Local News

Total Solar Eclipse Countdown

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The countdown is on for the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, and Columbia is in the epicenter of the historical event. On the date, the moon will completely cover the sun, leaving the entire State in complete darkness for more than 2 minutes. Even better, the best seat in the house is in Columbia where the…

Internet Changing The Game In Prostitution Sting Operations

Both the Kershaw County Sheriff’s office and Springdale police department say the internet has been making them work a bit harder.

Kershaw County held their own sting in the month of July, which led to the arrest of 10 people for solicitation. “It was quite easy. There were plenty of guys trolling the internet looking for this, and they came over here expecting something other than what they got, which was a trip to the jail,” James Matthews said, sheriff for…

Santee Cooper, SCE&G Suspend Construction on V.C. Summers Nuclear Reactors

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Santee Cooper board members voted unanimously to stop working on nuclear experimental units that could have produced clean energy in our area Monday. “I’m disappointed today not just for Santee Cooper and it’s customers but for our country and the industry as a whole. If you really believe we need to reduce carbon, this was the way…

Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Richland Library is celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday today!     Since the release of the first novel Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, on June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide. The last four books consecutively set records as the fastest-selling books in  history; selling roughly eleven million copies in the United…

Millennials and Money

Getting Older but Not Wiser

The oldest millennials just turned 35 years old. Now firmly in adulthood, “Generation Y” is getting older, but apparently not any wiser when it comes to finance. According to the new report “Millennials and Their Money” the number of millennials thinking about financial goals has decreased by almost a third since 2015. The report also reveals a disassociation between the…

Eating Healthy at the Big Box Food Courts

ABC NEWS — Who doesn’t get hungry when you head out shopping? But how do you choose healthy options at the Big Box Cafes and Food Courts? ABC’S Becky Worley takes a look at how experts say you can opt for some healthier options. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Health

Lexington County Man Accused in Stabbing

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies have arrested a Swansea man in connection with a  Sunday morning stabbing off Gator Road. Deputies say 37 year old Jacob Earl Harley is facing attempted murder charges. Deputies say Harley drove to the victim’s house to fight him, investigators believe Harley then pepper sprayed the man before stabbing him. The man is expected to recover from his…