School District offers meatless Mondays
One area school district is offering returning students a new and healthy option when it comes the the lunch menu this year.
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Prices at the pump
Gas prices jump slightly in Columbia for the start of August, but still sit lower than the National average.
Former President Bill Clinton Honors Dick Riley At USC
[gtxvideo vid='P9TsAmeT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/P9TsAmeT.jpg' vtitle='DICK RILEY'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Former president Bill Clinton was in the capital city to honor Dick Riley and congratulate his contribution to the South Carolina Political Collections at USC. Richard Riley has a long history in…
Judge allows rate cut to stand for failed nuclear plants
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A federal judge will allow a 15 percent rate cut to show up on bills of a private South Carolina utility ordered by lawmakers after the company lost billions of dollars on two nuclear plants that…
Ft. Bragg soldier charged in the death of a SC woman has been found dead
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A Ft. Bragg soldier charged in the death of a South Carolina woman has been found dead. Dorchester County coroner Paul Brouthers tells media outlets that 19-year-old Chandler Ari Dunmeyer shot himself in his mother's…
LIVE: Former President Bill Clinton helps opens special collection honoring former Gov. Dick Riley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton is traveling to South Carolina next month to honor a former governor who served in his Cabinet, as well as on his campaign. The University of South Carolina announced Wednesday that Clinton…
State Museum offering free admission to Children 12 and under through August 12
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you are looking to visit the South Carolina State Museum, there's a deal for children under 12 right now, through August 12. The museum says it is providing free general admission to children 12 years old and…
Sumter man dies after sustaining burn injuries in house fire last week
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-A Sumter man has died from injures sustained in a house fire last week. Sumter county, Chief deputy Coroner, Bryan M. Rogers tells ABC Columbia news that Lorenzo Gutierrez died Sunday at Joseph M Still Burn Center in…
Back to School Bash at Trenholm Road Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a back to school bash. State Representative Kirkman Finlay is hosting the 7th Annual Finlay Scholars Back to School Bash this Sunday. The event will include free food, plus games and fun for the…
Report: Wayfair Adding Brick and Mortar Store
NEW YORK (AP) _ Furniture seller Wayfair is following the path of other online retailers by opening an actual store. The company says it its first brick-and-mortar location will open by early next year in Florence, Kentucky, about 12 miles…
Activist rally at Statehouse for stricter gun laws
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Dozens of activist rallied at the Statehouse on Saturday to call for stricter gun laws. The 'March on the NRA' was led by students in the Midlands with some assistance…
Gov. McMaster removes mayor for domestic violence guilty plea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — South Carolina's governor has signed an executive order removing a mayor who pleaded guilty to domestic violence. The executive order filed Friday removes John Kay Hansen as mayor of Ware Shoals,…
Chamber Recognizes 'Best Places to Work'
[gtxvideo vid='LDruRe6b' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LDruRe6b.jpg' vtitle='Chamber Recognizes 'Best Places to Work''] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce honored the ‘2018 Best Places to Work, this week. The annual awards banquet took place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on…
Orangeburg Co. Deputies are investigating a suspicious death
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- Investigators are looking into a suspicious death that happened Friday afternoon. Just after 1 p.m. a caller reported seeing an individual on the ground in a driveway near the junction of Joe Jeffords Highway and Pineland Street, Sheriff…
Downed Power lines close traffic on 378 in town of Lexington
LEXINGTON, SC ( WOLO)- Power lines are down across all lanes of US-378 near the intersection of West Main Street, according to Lexington Police. All traffic lanes were closed early Saturday morning. The SC Highway patrol and SCE&G crews are…
Grabbing Back to School Items in the Midlands, What's Hot
[gtxvideo vid='pZs25S9X' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pZs25S9X.jpg' vtitle='Grabbing Back to School Items in the Midlands, What's H'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It is a big weekend at the stores for shoppers, as the State's tax-free weekend continues. It runs through Sunday and means discounts on certain…
Tips for Tax Free Shopping from Dept. of Consumer Affairs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you ready to bag a bargain during the tax free weekend, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has some tips for shoppers. According to the SCDCA: - Make a list and stick to it. Review the…
Almond milk recalled for having milk in it
(WOLO) - Almond milk is being recalled for the possible presence of actual milk. More than 145,000 half-gallon cartons of almond milk are being recalled. The recall affects half-gallon Vanilla Almond…
Men accused in Chapin car break-in's granted 150k bond
Two men accused in a series of CXhapin car break in's get bail but according to authorities remain behind bars.
New parking ordinance has Irmo residents split on the issue
[gtxvideo vid='yle2MwCP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yle2MwCP.jpg' vtitle='IRMO PARKING'] IRMO, S.C. (WOLO)-- A new city ordinance is making it harder for people to park at their own home. Many citizens say they are outraged the city is telling them where they can and…
Burglary suspect armed and wearing full armor, Lexington Sheriff says
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – A North man faces multiple charges in connection with a burglary and an encounter with a man inside an Edmund Highway residence. 27-year-old John Wayne McFatter has been charged…
Columbia Police Hosts National Night Out 'Kick off'
[gtxvideo vid='VYAtyAdJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VYAtyAdJ.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Hosts National Night Out Kick off'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Taking back the night from Crime. Friday, the Columbia Police Department will host the 11th Annual National Night Out kick off. It will take place from…
Report: Police say Ex-leader of state's GOP says he killed dog on God's command
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Police say the former head of South Carolina's Republican Party told them he killed his mother's dog because God told him to do so. Simpsonville police officers tell news outlets that Todd Kincannon also said he…
Kroger to Launch Online Grocery
[gtxvideo vid='pHHKX7TN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pHHKX7TN.jpg' vtitle='Kroger Launches Online Grocery'] CNN- Online grocery delivery is becoming popular, first Amazon then Walmart. Now another grocery chain is looking for a piece of the pie. Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United State, is…
Riverbanks Zoo gorilla gender reveal
The Riverbanks zoo finds a unique way to reveal the gender of the newest member of their gorilla family.
