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18-Wheeler Causes Traffic Delays

FLORENCE, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reporting delays in Florence County.

Gov. Haley names Oakley as new director of SCDOT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is appointing a woman with more than 30 years of national transportation policy experience as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

SCGOP Files Election FOIA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The S.C. Republican Party filed a new Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA) at both the Richland County Election Commission and Voter Registration offices.

SC Gov Haley to make fall trade trip to India

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is making a trade trip to India in November, returning for the first time since she was a toddler to the country where her parents were born.

Stolen Statue Recovered

It's been missing for a year but Monday morning Richland County Deputies discovered a piece of a Columbia Park Cancer memorial hidden in the woods.

Paying Tribute To Fargo

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The Richland County Sheriff's Department is paying tribute to one of its own. A hand-painted portrait of "k-9 Fargo" was unveiled today.

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Longstreet's Premonition

David Longstreet, father of Emma Longstreet, who was killed in a 2012 DUI crash in Lexington, says his young daughter had a premonition of her own death.

Consumer Minute: Old Wives Tales: True or Not?

Feed a cold, starve a fever..is this an Old Wives tale myth or a real way to deal with that spring cold? Today we hear from the experts.

Edventure Children's Museum Week of the Child

Edventure Children's Museum is celebrating the Week of the child. The museum will host events April 7-12. They'll celebrate the midlands youth with story times, puppet shows, music, arts & crafts.

Moped rider killed after Lee County collision

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a person riding a moped has died after a collision with another vehicle in Lee County.

Former Mass. Rep. Barney Frank speaks at USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Democratic congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts is visiting the University of South Carolina and speaking on politics and the nation's financial institutions.

Fatal Moped Collision

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lee County authorities are investigating a moped collision that happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday.

Farm tours in South Carolina scheduled for weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the South Carolina Midlands have a chance view 10 sustainable farms and talk to the families that work them.

Walkers raise money to fight MS at Columbia event

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a walk this weekend to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.

Charleston Gets New Tourism Plan

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Charleston is updating its plan for managing its tourism industry that hosts millions of visitors each year.

Former Sheriff Trial Begins

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- When a sheriff from South Carolina goes on trial Monday, his colleagues across the state will be watching closely.

Columbia hosts free expo on financial stability

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials with the City of Columbia are offering residents a free chance to learn more about building up their credit and the benefits of investing.