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…
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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.
18-year-old arrested for her baby's death by child abuse
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A teenager has been arrested for the death of an infant in Orangeburg County. According to the Sheriff's Office, Tyasia Lambright, 18, was charged with homicide by child abuse.…
Save Big Bucks With Back-to-School Shopping during Tax Free Weekend
[gtxvideo vid='I21SfcNI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I21SfcNI.jpg' vtitle='BACK TO SCHOOL'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Ready to save some green when doing back-to-school shopping? Well, this is your weekend! Some stores say they prepare for the tax-free weekend just like it is Black Friday! "I…
UPDATE: Second suspect accused of 20 car break-ins in 24 hours captured
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says a second suspect is now in custody accused of breaking into 20 cars in the last 24 hours.
Federal Judge says lawsuit over temporary rate cut can proceed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A federal judge has refused to end a lawsuit over a temporary rate cut for customers of a private South Carolina utility still paying for two abandoned nuclear reactors. Judge Michelle Childs' ruling Thursday still leaves…
Columbia Police 'National Night Out Kick Off' Friday
[gtxvideo vid='3kLoBk4x' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3kLoBk4x.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police National Night Out Kick Off Friday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--This Friday, Columbia Police will host the 11th annual National Night Out kick off. It's ahead of the annual National Night Out event, which aims to bridge…
SC Tax Free Holiday this Weekend
[gtxvideo vid='Ptio2kpa' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ptio2kpa.jpg' vtitle='Tax Free Weekend Dates'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Mark your calendar, it's almost time for the Tax Free Holiday. The SC Department of Revenue has set the dates for the annual sales tax weekend. It runs this Friday, August…
SC Early Autism Project pays $8.8 Million to Settle False Claims
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina's largest provider of behavioral therapy for children with autism is paying the federal government $8.8 million to settle fraud allegations. After an investigation the US Attorney's Office says the EAP submitted false claims to Tricare and…
Former DJJ Employee Sentenced for Hog-Tying Inmates
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A former lieutenant with the Department of Juvenile Justice will spend a year in prison after pleading guilty to hog-tying two inmates for making too much noise. According to the US Attorney's Office, Nicole Samples was sentenced…
21 Displaced Following Apartment Fire
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)-- 21 people including seven children are out of their home after fire tore through an apartment complex. A spokesperson for the Columbia Fire Department says it happened around 10PM Wednesday night…
Beyonce uses starpower to change Vogue history
Singer/Actress Beyonce is changing the the history of the magazine Vouge. What she's done to alter the publication's 126 year history.
