Victim Identified in Deadly Shooting
Authorities are in the early stages of a death investigation in Lexington County.
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Trump: ‘Bad High School Student’ Would Know Ban Is Legal
President Donald Trump today attacked those challenging his travel ban, saying even a “bad high school student” would understand the law that confers upon the president the power to restrict immigration.
SC Regulators Deny Cleanup Deal for Trump-Connected Company
South Carolina environmental regulators have rejected an effort by a company connected to President Donald Trump to limit its environmental cleanup liabilities at an industrial site.
Starbucks Vows to Hire Refugees
Starbucks Coffee vows to hire thousands of refugees over the next 5 years.
SC State to Mark 49th Anniversary of Orangeburg Massacre
South Carolina State University is marking the 49th anniversary of the shooting deaths of three students during a protest with a talk from historian Millicent Brown.
Take the Plunge for Special Olympics
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge, hosted by Special Olympics South Carolina, will be held Saturday, February 11. Those who choose to brave the icy waters will meet at the Lake Murray Recreation Area on the Lexington side of the dam. The entrance to the area is located at the intersection of SC Highway 6 and…
Wednesday Morning Menu
We have a list of events happening throughout the Midlands in your Tuesday Morning Menu.
Midlands Jewelry Store Turns Vandalism in V-Day Campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands jewelry store is making the best out of a bad situation after a man tried to shatter their storefront window with cement Tuesday morning. Surveillance video taken outside of the Unforgettable Jewelry store on Devine Street around 5:30 a.m. captured the whole thing. In the video you can see the suspect hit the window with…
Firefighter Cleared in Arson Investigation
Plantation Court Apartments/ Kimberlei Davis Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say a Columbia firefighter has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the fire that lead to the death of an 80 year old woman. The firefighter was previously considered a person of interest in connection with the fire on Saluda Ave. Police and State Law Enforcement Division are continuing…
Thornwell’s Career Night Not Enough for Gamecocks in Four Overtimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riley Norris scored six of his 11 points in the fourth and final overtime, including the go-ahead free throws with 56 seconds left, and Alabama finally put away No. 19 South Carolina 90-86 on Tuesday night, overcoming a career night by Gamecocks star Sindarius Thornwell. Thornwell finished with career highs of 44 points and 21 rebounds….
