It's time to get your okra strut on
An annual tradition is back and bringing people from all over to Irmo to strut okra style.
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From one city to another: Houston offers help in flood recovery
On Friday, the City of Houston said it wants to repay the kindness received during Hurricane Harvey.
FEMA teams go door-to-door to register homeowners affected by floods
LORIS, S.C. (WOLO)-- FEMA has hundreds of workers on the ground, many of them working 12 hours a day since the flooding. Knocking on doors trying to get as many residents registered for FEMA aid…
Group holds 50 hour worship service at State House
Tent America is taking place here in South Carolina and across the Country in an effort to glorify God. Click here to find out more.
Attorney General wants to extend voter registration deadline due to Hurricane Florence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's top prosecutor says people should get more time to register to vote because of historic flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. Attorney General Alan Wilson's office says he filed a lawsuit late Thursday against the…
'Tent America' brings worship to State House grounds
[gtxvideo vid='goj8qYlb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/goj8qYlb.jpg' vtitle='Tent America brings worship to State House grounds'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Today at the State House "Tent America" is preaching love and harmony through music. It's a fellowship which hopes to bring citizens of South Carolina together to…
Newberry Police arrest armed robbery suspect
[gtxvideo vid='e4XRp7Ha' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e4XRp7Ha.jpg' vtitle='Newberry Police arrest Armed Robbery Suspect'] NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO)- Newberry Police say they have arrested a man suspected of several armed robberies. Officers say they were conducting surveilance at BB&T Bank on Wilson Road when they saw 29-year old…
Kershaw County Deputies arrest suspect in high speed pursuit
KERSHAW COUNTY, (WOLO)--According to the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office, a man is behind bars after a high speed chase. Deputies say narcotics investigators obeserved a drug transaction taking place at a motel in Lugoff, SC. Deputies say one of the investigators approached…
Senate Judiciary Committee set to vote at 1:30 p.m. on Kavanaugh
(AP) Washington, DC --The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to vote at 1:30 p.m. on whether to recommend Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the full Senate. The chairman, Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley, announced the vote as the committee…
Richland County Sheriff says Village at Sandhill will hire deputies to work security
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There will be a greater law enforcement presence at the Village at Sandhill. The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced the shopping center has agreed to hire Richland County deputies to work security. The deputies say they'll be on…
USC unveils new technology lab, announces several expansions
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina unveiled a new Digital Transformation Lab where students can research a variety of real world application from robotics to home appliances. The university announced several…
New market on main encourages shopping local
A new food market boutique called "Local Yocal" opened its doors on Main Street Thursday.
Places to get vaccinated to avoid the Flu
It's almost that time of year again and after 2017 when we saw one of the worst flu seasons ever, the CDC recommends getting a flu shot sooner rather than later.
Local organization gives insurance information
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors took to the State House to provide people with information on finance and insurance for Life Insurance Awareness Day on Thursday.
Police presence at Village at Sandhill starting this weekend
The Richland County Sheriff's Department announced that Village at Sandhill has agreed to hire deputies to work security.
Final phase of Florence to hit parts of SC in next few days
More flooding from Florence is set to hit parts of South Carolina over the weekend.
Suspended Solicitor appears before a judge for the first time
Suspended 5th Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson and his communication director Nicole Holland appeared before a judge for the first time Thursday.
Five charged in connection to assault of disabled patient
Five employees of a facility that cares for people with lifelong disabilities are charged in connection with two cases of abuse.
Lexington teen charged with threatening to blow up school
A Lexington County teen is charged and arrested after deputies say he made a threat to blow up Lexington High School Wednesday.
Former solicitor Dan Johnson and former communications director granted $25 Thousand bail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- An audit shows thousands of dollars used for personal reasons but on the taxpayers' dime. Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson and one of his directors came before a judge for the first time. Very few words were…
DHEC to deploy mobile care unit to SC flood stricken areas
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health says it will roll out its WIC mobile clinic to help residents in areas recovering from the flood. DHEC officials say the mobile care van will travel to the Cheraw and…
Authorities believe they have found body of missing NC Six-Year-Old Maddox Ritch
North Carolina-- A body believed to be that of missing 6 year old Maddox Ritch was found on Thursday, days after the 6-year-old vanished in broad daylight in a North Carolina park Saturday, city officials and the FBI said. Search…
New Columbia Visitors Center features Tech, Merchandise and Tours
[gtxvideo vid='OW2lS3fQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OW2lS3fQ.jpg' vtitle='New Columbia Visitors Center features Merchandise, Tour'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia now has a one stop shop for everything visitors need to know about the Capitol City. On Wednesday, 'Experience Columbia' cut the ribbon on…
Hitting the streets with New Comet Bus Routes through Bull Street Development
[gtxvideo vid='KLkrdpI0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KLkrdpI0.jpg' vtitle='New Comet Bus Routes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you use the COMET bus to get around downtown Columbia, now you have a new route. Wednesday the Comet cut the ribbon on Route 22. The route takes passengers…
Richland School District One Announces Make Up Days for Students
Richland One has announced the days that students will make up instructional time they missed when schools were closed September 11-14.
