Teachers planning second state house rally
Columbia, S.C. (AP)-- The South Carolina teacher group whose rally last year brought 10,000 people to the Statehouse is planning another school day rally later…
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Boat manufacturer opening operations in Midlands
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A boat designer and manufacturer is setting up shop in the Midlands. Friday the governor's office announced Xplor Boatworks LLC will invest $3.4 million in Richland County and create 63 jobs. The facility will be located on…
Bids nixed, SC Senate, House differ on state utility future
South Carolina lawmakers have rejected all bids to buy or manage state-owned utility Santee Cooper on Thursday.
USC students raising $75K for Wendy's employee who lost home in fire
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A group of USC students are helping raise money for a Wendy's employee who lost everything in a house fire. The fundraiser, Mission:Malcolm, was created to support beloved Wendy's employee Malcolm Coleman. Coleman…
Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett talks about his 'It's Alive!' exhibit at CMA
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- If you're into horror films, especially classics like 'Dracula' or 'Frankenstein,' then you'll love the latest exhibit at the Columbia Museum of Art. 'It's Alive!' showcases over…
Gas Prices drop in wake of Coronavirus Outbreak
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Coronavirus outbreak has lowered gas prices across the country. Analysts say it is due to a global drop in demand for oil. We checked it out, and according to…
DHEC: No confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Carolina as of Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With the number of people who have come down with coronavirus continuing the rise, there are still no confirmed cases in South Carolina as of Thursday Officials with the state’s Department…
SC Senate passes Education Overhaul Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The state's Education Overhaul Bill is headed to the House. The South Carolina Senate has given final approval to a massive education overhaul plan. The bill would increase access to four year…
Prisma Health set to acquire Kershaw Health and Providence Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is set to take over Kershaw Health in Camden, and Providence Health in Columbia. In a release Thursday, Prisma Health and LifePoint Health officials announced that they have signed an agreement for Prisma Health–Midlands to…
Attempted murder suspect accused of kidnapping couple, sexually assaulting woman and shooting man
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - An Orangeburg man is facing multiple charges after the Sheriff's Office says he shot a man and sexually assaulted his girlfriend. Investigators…
Midlands hospital prepares for possible coronavirus outbreak
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Midlands hospitals are preparing for an coronavirus outbreak after the recent spread across the United States. In South Carolina five people have been tested in for COVID-19, and 13 people are being…
Education reform bill moves one step closer to Governor's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --A bill that would bring sweeping changes to education across the state is one step closer to the Governor’s desk. With a 41-4 vote, the Education Overhaul Bill is moving onto…
Biden's win in S.C. gave him the momentum needed to succeed on Super Tuesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The field of Democratic presidential candidates is dwindling, with both Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden winning big on Super Tuesday. A week ago, it didn't seem that Biden had enough…
Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus
Capitol Hill negotiators have reached agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak that's spreading and threatening a major shock to the economy and disruptions to everyday life in the U.S.
Employee shoots customer upset over wrong chicken wing order
An employee at a local fast food restaurant shot a customer who was unhappy with his order.
Death toll reaches 25 as search for survivors continue in tornado ravaged Nashville
(CNN) - At least 25 people are dead after severe weather in Tennessee. The National Weather Service is still trying to figure out if more than one…
S.C. Senators inching closer to a vote on education reform bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Eight weeks have gone by, and lawmakers are still debating a bill that would change education across the state. However, some major strides were made in bringing the bill closer to…
Multiple fatalities reported after plane crashes in Georgia during flight from Columbia
OCONEE COUNTY, GA (WOLO) - Multiple fatalities have been reported in Georgia after a plane crashed during a flight from Columbia…
Update: 3-year-old seriously injured in shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police offers were on scene Tuesday night at the Colony Apartments. According to CPD, they are investigating a shooting at the Colony Apartments, off Bailey Street. Police…
Moms Demand Action volunteers hold annual advocacy day at State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, dozens of South Carolina volunteers with Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety met with legislators as part of an annual advocacy day. “We’re…
