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Mother pleads for answers in murder of son turned cold case

Gaston, SC (WOLO) --- Lexington County deputies continue to investigate a 2009 cold case. A then 21 year old man was murdered inside of his home, now his mother is…

Columbia Police continues search for missing man

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--- We're continuing to follow the latest in the search for a missing 22-year-old in Columbia. Authorities tell ABC Columbia News, Michael keen was reported missing by his father Sunday November…

UofSC holds traditional 'Tiger Burn' to kick off rivalry week

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- It's officially rivalry week as the University of South Carolina and Clemson get ready to battle it out at Williams Brice Stadium this weekend. The Gamecocks held their annual tradition…

Bountiful Harvest holiday food box giveaway

Lexington, SC (WOLO) -- Here's something you can be thankful for as we countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday. The Town of Lexington is invited those in need to their annual Bountiful Harvest event.…

Columbia Metropolitan Airport preparing for busy travel week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Metropolitan Airport is expecting a surge of travelers for the holiday season. Airport officials are warning passengers to be prepared for long lines. "Get to the airport…

DHEC: 614 new cases of COVID-19, one virus related death in SC

DHEC reports 614 new cases of COVID-19 and one virus related death in the state.

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign kicks off at the State House

Each year, the bell ringing campaign raises thousands of dollars for those in need here in the Midlands and around the world.

SC education, health officials create vaccine jingle contest

South Carolina health and education officials want students to come up with a short song to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

55th Annual Governor's Carolighting Ceremony

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - It is a lot brighter outside of the South Carolina State House. Governor Henry McMaster and the community gathered to sing and celebrate the lighting of the Christmas…

One dead after single car accident

KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - On Saturday, November 20th Kershaw Sheriff's Office received a call at 2:46 a.m. about a vehicle flipped over in the woods on Ridgeway Road. According to the Kershaw County Coroner, the driver 18-year-old Anthony Milan…

Carolina Clemson Blood Battle coming to an end

The battle to donate blood and save lives is wrapping up at the University of South Carolina.

Newborn found dead outside Chesterfield County home

Investigators in Chesterfield County say a newborn was found dead outside a home.

SCDOT reveals plans to fix Malfunction Junction and combat interstate congestion

The State Department of Transportation held a meeting to show the public plans for the Carolina Crossroads project. The goal is to fix Malfunction Junction and interstate congestion.

DHEC: 937 new cases of COVID-19, 18 additional virus related deaths in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state's latest coronavirus numbers as of Wednesday. DHEC reports 629 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 308 probable cases, for a total of 937 new cases…