Fort Jackson Update
An update to the deadly Fort Jackson accident that killed two soldiers and left 6 others with severe injuries.
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President Trump Plans SC Trip to Support Gov. McMaster Campaign
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – President Donald Trump is coming to the Palmetto State to return a favor to Governor Henry McMaster, one of his first and biggest supporters. McMaster’s campaign for Governor says the President will attend a $250 per person fundraiser and reception on October 16 at a Greenville hotel. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: SCNews
Victim Identified in Richland County Fatal Fire
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified the body found inside a home after a fire. Coroner Gary Watts says Kathie Lacount, 61, died from smoke inhalation due to the fire. It happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday (10/9) on Rockymount Road, according to officials. The Richland County Fire Marshal determined that an unattended cigarette is…
Upstate Damaged by Tropical Storm Nate
A look at some of the damage left in the Upstate by Tropical Storm Nate.
State Fair Discusses New Rides, Safety & Security
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– There is one new ride this year you might be hopping on, that’s not your typical roller coaster. “You can come and see some camels. We have 13 different camels here, several different varieties of camels as an educational and an entertaining show as well. And you can even try your luck at a camel…
Colonial Life Arena Announces Refunds for Lil Wayne Concert, Promoter Says He Will Seek Litigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Colonial Life Arena (CLA) officials confirm Ticketmaster started issuing refunds Monday. The refunds come the same day concert promoters announced they would be seeking litigation as a result of the way they said CLA staff handled Lil Wayne’s security. Concert promoters said arena staffers agreed to allow Lil Wayne to enter through a private entrance but when…
Richland Deputies Investigate Afternoon Shooting
Richland Deputies arrest two suspected gunman they say opened fire in broad daylight putting one man in the hospital following a Monday afternoon shooting.
SCE&G Offering LED Light Bulb Special for Customers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SCE&G electric customers can replace their old, incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star LED bulbs during the company’s ‘5 for $5’ LED light bulb offer. You can purchase the bulbs through the offer on-line in the company’s EnergyWise Savings Store, say officials. The offer is only available until November 30th. “The ‘5 for $5’ LED lighting offer is a great way…
SC State Fair Kicks off Wednesday with $1 Admission
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The countdown officially begins…Opening Day for the South Carolina State Fair is One Dollar admission day on Wednesday. Gates open at Noon, Wednesday, October 11th and get this… the cost for anyone and everyone is just one dollar… for that day only. Free entry is also offered this year for Military with ID, active and retired. Join ABC COLUMBIA…
Parts of SC Upstate Cleaning up from Nate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–On Monday, around two-thousand customers were without power in Western South Carolina. On Sunday, Tropical Storm Nate caused trees to come down in Spartanburg and Laurens counties. A possible tornado was also reported near Liberty in Pickens county. And in Gulf communities, the storm caused trees to come down and coastal flooding, leaving behind debris. Categories: Local News,…
