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Military Career and Resource Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Military job seekers and family members are invited to attend a Military Career and Resource Fair at the Orangeburg Armory on Tuesday, January 19,  from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition to local employers and employment representatives, attendees will find resources for VA benefits, behavioral health, homeless veterans, education, financial counseling, health and wellness, and more. Veterans,…

Prices Continue to Drop at the Pump

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the gasoline price website GasBuddy.com, gas prices in the Midlands have dropped 4.1 cents in the past week.  This brings the average to $1.67 a gallon. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the last week to $1.90/g. Including the change in gas prices in Columbia during the past…

Democratic Presidential Candidates Attend King Day at the Dome

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) —  The Democratic candidates for President typically attend King Day at the Dome during election years and this year was no exception.  On Martin Luther King Day, the Democratic presidential hopefuls were at the state house to participate in the annual rally. To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Senator Bernie…

Anthropologist Assists with SC Discovery of Human Remains

An anthropologist is assisting Anderson County officials with an investigation about a discovery of human remains

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ An anthropologist is assisting Anderson County officials with an investigation about a discovery of human remains. WYFF-TV reports an anthropologist with the Spartanburg County coroner’s office will help Anderson County investigators. Anderson County officials say human remains were found Sunday spread out in a wooded area off Highway 153. Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown says…

Free Parking for “King Day at the Dome”

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Monday is Martin Luther King Day. To honor the civil rights leader, the “King Day at the Dome” rally will take place at the State House at 10:15 in the morning. Free parking will be available for residents attending the event. Open garages include: -Lady Street Garage -Washington Street Garage -Sumter Street Garage -Taylor Street Garage…

King Day at the Dome

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– For Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Democratic presidential hopefuls are making their way to Columbia. Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders, and Martin O’Malley will participate in “King Day at the Dome.” The event includes a march along Washington St. and a rally at the State House. The rally is set to start at 10:15 AM.    …

WATCH: USC students give back in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

The University of South Carolina hosted one of two "Days of Service" in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina hosted one of two “Days of Service” in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday. About 52 students gave up their Saturday mornings, to help out at “God’s Storehouse” off Shakespeare Road in Northeast Columbia. The roof of the building has been leaking since October’s flooding. Students cleaned up and…

Former Governor Huckabee to lead Worship in Midlands

   COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee will be in the Midlands Sunday.  Straight off the Republican Debate in North Charleston Thursday Night, Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced he’ll lead worship at Trinity Baptist.  The Cayce Church service is set for  this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. According to Huckabee’s 2016 Presidential Campaign, the former Southern Baptist…

SLED investigating first officer-involved shooting of 2016

The South Carolina Law Enforcement is investigating the state's first officer-involved shooting of 2016.

SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO) —  The South Carolina Law Enforcement is investigating the state’s first officer-involved shooting of 2016. SLED spokesman Thom Berry says it happened early Saturday morning in Santee in Orangeburg County. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance at a nightclub and someone shot at a deputy. The deputy, who was not hurt, returned fire. Berry says…