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Cayce hires new city manager

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--The city of Cayce has hired a new city manager. Last week the city announced Tracy Hegler would take over the role left vacant by Brian Watkins. According to a city…

Colonial Life Arena implementing clear bag policy

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Colonial Life Arena officials announced they will institute a clear bag policy for all events. According to officials, the clear bag policy will begin with the Chris Stapleton concert on Thursday, October 25. The policy will mimic…

Suspect arrested in weekend shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say Michael Griffin is in custody and charged with murder after a deadly weekend shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says 25-year-old Jerri Sigmon died from a gunshot wound to the head. Columbia police say…

Did you go? SC State Fair attendance up, say officials

[gtxvideo vid='bYxjmf0v' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bYxjmf0v.jpg' vtitle='SC State Fair attendance up, say officials'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina State Fair officials say there were more visitors this year, than last year, despite the threat of tropical storm Michael. Officials say the State Fair had…

Mega Millions rolls to 1.6 Billion

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you feeling lucky? According to the SC Lottery, the Mega Millions is now up to $1.6 billion for Tuesday night's drawing. According to SC Lottery officials, in order to win the jackpot you have to match…

SC DHEC to offer Free Flu shots at three walk in clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get a flu shot? The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering anyone, ages six months and older, a flu shot at no cost at three walk-in clinics. The flu shot clinics will be…

Former Carolina Panthers’ Receiver Rae Carruth Released From Prison

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WCCB)=Caryn Little— Former Carolina Panthers’ wide receiver Rae Carruth was released from prison Monday, October 22nd after spending nearly 17 years behind bars for hiring a hitman to kill his pregnant girlfriend in 1999. Carruth was convicted of…

Bernie Sanders back in South Carolina amid multistate blitz

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Just two weeks before Election Day, Sen. Bernie Sanders is back in South Carolina as part of a swing through early-voting states on the presidential primary calendar. Sanders plans…

2 teens face charges of threatening to 'shoot up' school

CHERAW, S.C. (AP) - Two teens have been accused of making separate threats to shoot up a South Carolina high school. The Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office has charged a 15-year-old student at Cheraw High School who was upset about other…

Bedbugs found inside offices at South Carolina courthouse

YORK, S.C. (AP) — Bedbugs have been found inside a South Carolina courthouse. York County Clerk of Court David Hamilton said the bedbugs were found in private offices and not in public areas at the Moss Justice Center in York. Solicitor…

Suspect found in woods after TD Bank robbery

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is in custody after a Saturday morning bank robbery. Erico Foster,39, has been charged with Armed Robbery. The incident happened at 11:15am at the TD Bank in the 8800 block of Farrow Road. Officials…

Woman identified in deadly Columbia shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A West Columbia woman is dead after a Saturday morning shooting. Jerri Lynn Sigmon, 25, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. Police say the shooting happened before 6:00a.m.…

State Fair Food: Fried, Sweet and on a Stick!

[gtxvideo vid='PrFYwV4k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PrFYwV4k.jpg' vtitle='KIM PIZZA ON A STICK'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We hit the midway for one last look at all the treats, from fried foods to sweet delights the State Fair offers up a variety of fair food. Our…

In battle of unbeaten teams, Clemson coasts past NC State

Clemson and NC State were just two of the last five remaining undefeated teams from Power Five conferences when the took the field at Death Valley Saturday. By the time the game had ended, the No. 3 Tigers proved they were in another class than the No. 16 Wolfpack.

President Trump and the Mid-Term Elections

[gtxvideo vid='vDhu16YV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vDhu16YV.jpg' vtitle='President Trump and Mid-Term Elections'] ABC NEWS-- Recent national polls project Republicans will lose the majority in the House of Representatives after the mid-terms. President Donald Trump has been noticeably active on the campaign front for the Republican…

Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake at the State Fair: Sweet!

[gtxvideo vid='5PuixDpH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5PuixDpH.jpg' vtitle='Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake at the State Fair'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Fair runs through Sunday and you've got time to get out and enjoy all the treats! From fried foods to ice cream, there's…

Bernie Sanders set to visit Columbia this weekend

[gtxvideo vid='ClLtK5dp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ClLtK5dp.jpg' vtitle='Bernie Sanders set to visit Columbia this weekend'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is heading to Columbia this weekend for a rally on universal health care. Sanders will speak at the "Medicare for All" rally on…

SC State Fair runs through Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready to ride the midway? How about trying an elephant ear of fried treat? This is the last weekend of the South Carolina State Fair. The fair runs Saturday 10am-10pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. There are plenty…

City of Columbia Halloween Pet Adoption Special scheduled for late October

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking for a furry friend this Halloween? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will host a Halloween Adoption Special. The adoption fees will be reduced to $31, say city officials. All adoption fees include spay/neuter,…