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The Latest: Light turnout reported in South Carolina primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Election officials in South Carolina report a generally light turnout in primary voting. Election Commission spokesman Chris Whitmire said Tuesday afternoon the overall turnout is light as Republicans and Democrats select candidates for the fall elections.…

Primary Day in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It is primary day in South Carolina and voters have been headed to the polls. Polls are open 7am-7pm. Chris Whitmire, a spokesman with the South Carolina State Election Commission, said, “What we know is that what’s on…

Voters Head to the Polls for South Carolina Primary

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters across the state are heading to the polls today for the South Carolina Primary. Polls will be open from 7am to 7pm. For information on polling places you can cisit scVOTES.org and click “Find My Polling…

US Supreme Court refuses to hear Episcopal church case

[gtxvideo vid='BEHUzBUx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BEHUzBUx.jpg' vtitle='US Supreme Court refuses to hear episcopal church case'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The US Supreme court is refusing to hear a case from South Carolina churches upset with the Episcopal Church's decision concerning ownership of property.…

What to expect at the polls tomorrow

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Just hours away from the 2018 primary elections which will set the stage for the November elections. Lines could be long, but the process is quick. It only…

Free summer meals program

One local organization is hoping they can keep children from missing a nutritious meal when school is not in session. Click below to find out how your children can have a fun summer on a full stomach.

IHOP is now IHOb; restaurant changes focus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Last week IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, tweeted that it was changing its name to IHOb. Social media was buzzing after the cryptic announcement. Monday (6/11), the restaurant chain finally revealed the mystery the "b"…

Gun seized from student at Orangeburg County elementary school

Orangeburg County, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of a weapon reported on an Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4 campus. Investigators say on Monday morning a handgun was reportedly located after witnesses said a student was…

Toucan Tuesdays Begin at Riverbanks Zoo

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Riverbanks Zoo's "Toucan Tuesdays" start this week. Riverbanks Zoo and Harvest Hope are teaming up for the summer food drive. When you bring two cans of food you can…

City Hosts June 'National Adopt a Shelter Cat' Special

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and the city of Columbia has a special offer for adoptees. Columbia Animal Services is offering an adoption fee of  $10 for all cats over one year of age or…

South Carolina coroners say 3 die in 2 motorcycle crashes

KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (AP)- Two people were killed after being thrown off a motorcycle in Kershaw county Saturday afternoon. Kershaw County Coroner David West says neither rider was wearing a helmet as they headed toward Kershaw on Saturday afternoon. West says…

Body Found by Kayakers Identified as Missing Columbia Man

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-The body found by kayakers along the bank of the Broad River has been identified as a missing Columbia man. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the victim as 24-year-old Charlie Thomas Nguyen. Watts said Nguyen was…

Male Body recovered from Broad River

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner says the male body that was recovered from Broad River Saturday afternoon could be one of two people who were reported missing in May. "There was…

Devine street reopened after crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Devine street has reopened after an accident shut parts of the area down. The 3200 through 3600 block of Devine street was shut down for a few hours while crews and officers worked to restore traffic lights.…

Two Dead after motorcycle crash in Kershaw County

KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Two people were killed after being thrown off a motorcycle in Kershaw county Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened at the intersection of SC Highway 341 and Lockhart road around 4pm. Troopers say the a Chevrolet pickup truck…

Gloria Williams Sentenced to 18 years

[gtxvideo vid='UOklVMyW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UOklVMyW.jpg' vtitle='Gloria Williams Sentenced to 18 years'] Jacksonville, FL. (WOLO) --- The woman who admitted to taking a newborn baby from a Florida hospital 20 years ago is headed to prison. Gloria Williams was sentenced to 18 years…

Uber wants to gauge drunkenness before picking you up

[gtxvideo vid='o1GDzY3g' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o1GDzY3g.jpg' vtitle='Uber wants to gauge \"drunkness\" before picking you up'] (WOLO) - Uber may soon be able to tell if you've had too much to drink using artificial intelligence. The ridesharing app has published a patent application to…

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