SC Helps Battle Wildfires
The State Forrestry Commission steps up to help battle Western Wildfires.
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SCE&G Implements Temporary Lower Rates Due To Federal Judge Ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A federal judge ruled in favor of the rate cut and that new temporary 15% cut is making a lot of people here in the Midlands pretty happy. SCE&G customers should start seeing lower rates on their bills starting…
UPDATE: Bond hearing deferred for Lexington mom accused of stuffing newborn in trash bag
Lexington mother accused of homicide by child abuse will remain in jail until her case is taken up by a Circuit Court Judge.
National Night Out in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--National Night out is set for Tuesday, August 7th. Cities and towns across the state are taking back the night for the event. A number of law enforcement agencies are holding…
"Fake service dogs" causing real problem in the Midlands
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Seeing dogs out in public places is pretty common,especially when it comes to service dogs. However a midlands non-profit says people claiming their dogs are service animals to get into places.…
Thousands of bullets, firearms stolen during area gun and knife show
Thousands of rounds of ammunition and guns are stolen from parked trailers at weekend gun and knife show.
A look at the SC BMW Plant and Trade Impact
CNN- South Carolina is home to the number one car exporter in the country, The BMW Plant in Greer. But the upstate plant is being affected…
Lexington woman accused of leaving newborn in trash bag after giving birth
LEXINGTON, S.C.(WOLO) – Lexington County detectives have arrested a Lexington woman in connection with the death of her newborn child. Brennan Hailey Geller, 21, is charged with homicide by…
Newberry Community Invited to take part in National Night Out
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO)--The City of Newberry is taking part in Tuesday's National Night Out event. The city will host an event at Mollohon Park (211 Player Street) from 6-8 p.m. According to organizers, the Newberry Fire Department will be on…
Health Minute: Back to school dental health
It's almost time to send the kids back to school, but there is one thing you need to make sure your checking for that should be added to your back to school supply list.
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.
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…
