Happy Birthday! Manning man set to celebrate 102nd birthday
MANNING, S.C. (WOLO) --The oldest man in Manning is set to celebrate a milestone birthday. Willie Spann, who was born in nearby Paxville on January 20, 1918, will turn 102…
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Several Democratic Presidential Candidates set to speak at King Day at Dome in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Monday, hundreds are expected to gather on the steps of the South Carolina State House for the annual event to honor MLK Day. King Day at the Dome…
Legendary cartoonist, who's behind many childhood favorites, stops by West Columbia
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- If you recognize the artwork of the Flintstones, the Rugrats or the Smurfs; you've seen the work of Ron Campbell. This weekend, the legendary cartoonist is in…
Surveillance video released of tornado striking high school
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday afternoon Kershaw Co. School District released surveillance video taken throughout the school of the EF2 tornado that tore through north central high school late Saturday night. No one was hurt. District officials tell us however…
Gang member sentenced to 35 years in prison for fatally shooting mother of three: Solicitor
A Lexington County jury found a 25-year-old "validated gang member" guilty of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime on Thursday, officials say.
2 men charged with 26 counts related to child porn
Two men were arrested on Tuesday and charged with 26 charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
MLK Commemorative Breakfast held at USC
MLK Commemorative Breakfast held at USC
President Trump signs disaster declaration to help earthquake devastated Puerto Rico
(CNN) --- Help is now on the way for Puerto Rico... after a series of earthquakes devastated the area. President Trump approved a disaster declaration Thursday that frees up Federal funds for grants…
Microsoft goes green, commits to reducing carbon footprint
(CNN) - Microsoft is going green. The software giant is investing one billion dollars to help develop clean technologies. The company has committed to eliminating its carbon footprint…
Training at Criminal Justice Academy looks to combat rise in officer-involved shootings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With officer-involved shootings on the rise across the state, the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy is equipping students with the skills to de-escalate situations involving active shooters. According to the…
Columbia Housing Director: Demolition of Allen Benedict Court buildings should start by April
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Executive Director of Columbia Housing says buildings on the Allen Benedict Court site could be demolished within the next few months. Ivory Mathews says the demolition date will be determined once they get the results…
Midwives in S.C. rally for equal hospital access for their mothers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Midwives in South Carolina are hoping legislators adopt a new bill that would give their mothers equal hospital access, should something go wrong with their home delivery.…
Developing: Prisma Health to cut 327 jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is laying off more than 300 people. Officials announced on Thursday that they will be cutting 327 employees from the workforce. Prisma Health employs 32,000, according to officials. According to officials, they have already eliminated…
Prayer vigil held after devastating tornado hits North Central High School
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-A tornado devastated a high school campus, but did not devastate the community around it. North Central High School was torn apart by an EF-2 tornado over the weekend, now students, alum…
Chase suspect killed in deadly accident fleeing from trooper
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - An early morning chase ended in a deadly wreck early Wednesday morning. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department the pursuit started around 1:15 a.m. when a Highway Patrol trooper tried to make a traffic stop…
Pro-life supporters gather at State House, call on lawmakers to pass fetal heartbeat bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) stood with hundreds of pro-life supporters at the State House to encourage lawmakers to pass a bill that would ban virtually all abortions in South Carolina.…
DHEC offering free radon test kits, encouraging people to test their homes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- January is National Radon Action Month, which makes this the perfect time to make sure your home is safe from the gas. The South Carolina Department of Health…
Police: SUV sought in hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police are searching for a car they believe was involved in a recent hit and run. Investigators say a a white or light-colored newer model, mid-size SUV hit a man who was walking on West Beltline Blvd.…
Survey: SC smokers spend $1.2 million on habit in lifetime
Washington, D.C. (WOLO)--The average smoker in South Carolina spends more than $1.2 million on the habit in their lifetime. That is according to a survey released today by wallethub.com. The tally…
Possum attack investigation inconclusive
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Officials with the department of natural resources say their investigation into an injured possum was inconclusive. Investigators say they were following up on allegations posted on social media…
