SCETV celebrates 60 years with Diamond Jubilee event
Join the South Carolina Education Television team to celebrate their 60th anniversary this Sunday at the Diamond Jubilee.
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Senator Tim Scott to host South Carolina Women Veterans Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Saturday U.S. Senator Tim Scott will host a South Carolina Women Veterans Event. It will take place at First Baptist Church of Columbia. According to organizers, the event is free and open to public, but you…
Automotive industry supplier bringing jobs to Orangeburg
A supplier to the automotive industry is locating new operations in Orangeburg County.
SCDOT hosts discussions about bridge replacements
The Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed bridge replacement.
"I am not going to be the attorney general.. I've got the best job in the world being the senior senator from South Carolina," Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Less than 24 hours after Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned from his position speculation started on who will permanently take his place. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham's name was thrown into a possiblity, but he tells ABC Columbia…
SCDC arrests 3 women for trying to smuggle cell phones, drugs, and wire cutters into prisons
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Three women have been arrested on charges of smuggling contraband into South Carolina prisons on three different occasions. According to South Carolina Department of Corrections arrest affidavits, Yoland Whitaker,…
Columbia police investigate sexual assault
The Columbia Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man wanted in connection to a violent sexual assault along Elmwood Avenue.
Testimony continues in SCE&G rate hearing
Testimony continued Thursday in a hearing to determine how SCE&G can set its rates in the wake of the VC Summer construction shut down.
Protestors gather outside of State House in support of Mueller investigation
A group of vocal protesters gathered in front of the State House on Thursday evening in support of the Mueller Investigation.
State Senate subcommittee held after the death of two mental health patients in Hurricane Florence flooding
A State Senate subcommittee took a look at what needs to change after two mental health patients died while being escorted by law enforcement officers who went around barricades during Hurricane Florence.
DHEC confirms first Flu related Death in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Health officials on Thursday confirmed South Carolina's first flu related death. According to a release from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, a person in the region of the Lowcountry died from complications due…
Calhoun Street might be getting a "Road Diet"
The Richland County Transportation Program and City of Columbia held a public meeting on Wednesday to review the proposed Road Diet project on Calhoun Street.
Flags at State House Flying at Half Staff in honor of Mass Shooting victims
[gtxvideo vid='NQlNGXxp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NQlNGXxp.jpg' vtitle='Flags at State House Flying at Half Staff in honor of Mass'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Flags are flying at Half Staff at the South Carolina State House in honor of the victims of the California mass shooting.…
Hearing begins following the death of two patients who drowned in SC floodwaters
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SC DOT to host information meeting on Richland County Bridge replacement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement. The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed…
James Clyburn announces run for majority whip
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader, James Clyburn announced his run for majority whip on Wednesday.
Kershaw officials searching for suspect in Bojangles robbery
The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man they say robbed a Bojangles.
Comet bus to expand transportation service
If you need a ride to the airport, you're in luck. The Comet bus service announces plans to expand their service to help people get to Columbia Airport.
Firefighters honored for saving RNE Quarterback's life
On Tuesday night, 11 City of Columbia Firefighters were honored with a Light Award from the City Manager's Office for saving the life of Richland Northeast High School quarterback, Josh Boyd.
Blue Cross Blue Shield to lay off nearly 250 SC employees
[gtxvideo vid='wRqaLD53' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wRqaLD53.jpg' vtitle='BCBS Jobs'] FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) - Blue Cross Blue Shield says it's laying off close to 250 employees. The Charleston Post and Courier reports the layoffs take affect Wednesday (11/7) for those who work at PGBA, a…
South Carolina voters break 24-year-old record during Midterm Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A record-breaking Midterm Election in South Carolina. Nearly 1.7 million South Carolinians cast their vote which broke the record for midterm voter turnout, but whenever you have that many people showing…
Clyburn and Wilson headed back to Washington as House Members
[gtxvideo vid='g3CP5ChH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g3CP5ChH.jpg' vtitle='Clyburn and Wilson headed back to Washington as House Member'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina voters re-elected two longtime Congressional House members on Tuesday. With unofficial results, Incumbent Republican Joe Wilson won his District 2 seat. According…
Vote 2018 Recap- Governor's Race McMaster Speaks on Win, Smith on Concession
[gtxvideo vid='uakfcBh9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uakfcBh9.jpg' vtitle='Vote 2018 Recap- Governor's Race McMaster Speaks on Win,'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (AP)-- Governor Henry McMaster has been elected as the Governor of South Carolina, according to unofficial results from the SC Election Commission. Governor McMaster won with…
VOTE 2018 RESULTS: State Superintendent will remain elected position
A constitutional amendment question on the 2018 ballot that would change the State Superintendent position to a Governor appointment has been rejected by South Carolina voters.
VOTE 2018 RESULTS: Republican US Congressman Ralph Norman wins re-election
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - The Associated Press has called the race for South Carolina's 5th district race for the US House of Representatives. Congressman Ralph Norman is the projected winner, defeating democrat Archie Parnell. According to SCvotes.org, with about 190,000…
