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How you Commute Could Impact your Health, Says Study
[gtxvideo vid='Z2ch8ZJe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z2ch8ZJe.jpg' vtitle='How you Commute Could Impact your Health Says Study'] ABC NEWS--Could the way you get to work save your life? New research is shedding light on those who walk and cycle to work as part of their…
NTSB suggests all new school buses have seat belts
[gtxvideo vid='e0AOGLiw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e0AOGLiw.jpg' vtitle='School bus safety'] (WOLO, ABC NEWS) - Major new recommendations are out from the National Transportation Safety Board to make school buses safer. The NTSB is suggesting all new school buses have both lap and shoulder seatbelts.…
First woman named as US Attorney for South Carolina
[gtxvideo vid='EMn3rBS1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EMn3rBS1.jpg' vtitle='Sherri Lydon'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - For the first time ever a woman will serve as the state's top federal prosecutor and not just in an acting capacity. Tuesday (5/23) the US Senate approved the nomination of…
Ty'Rek Kennedy arrested for gun at school
A teen is in custody accused of bringing a gun to a Columbia High School.
RCSD and CPD recover more guns from the streets in attempt to bring gun violence to an end
[gtxvideo vid='6XqScQLH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6XqScQLH.jpg' vtitle='RCSD / CPD joint task force'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sherriff Leon Lott and Cheif of the Columbia Police Department Skip Holbrook held a joint press conference today to address the public on how they…
Cause of doctor's wife death still pending but was not "natural", coroner says
[gtxvideo vid='4IgV01SA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4IgV01SA.jpg' vtitle='Coroner: No Evidence Wife's Death Was Natural'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The results of the official autopsy of Vanessa Biery, wife of Dr. Adam Lazzarini, are still pending, Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher says. However, during the…
Bond denied for 3 suspects in connection with weekend prison escape
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) -Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced that 3 more suspects in connection with the prison escape this past weekend have had their bond denied. Otis Goodwin, 28, is charged with 2…
Three suspects arrested during drugs and weapons seizure
Kershaw County discover meth, crack, cocaine, marijuana, and guns during early morning seizure.
Ready, Set, Go- City of Cayce Announces Scavenger Hunt
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)--Are you ready for a Scavenger Hunt? The City of Cayce is hosting a Cayce Riverwalk Scavenger Hunt. According to the city, residents are invited to find all the carved animal sculptures throughout the Riverwalk between the Blossom…
SC Lawmakers debate VC Summer rate cut plan
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina lawmakers met again but still haven't reached a compromise on legislation dealing with utility rates and the failed nuclear reactor project in the state. A conference committee of House members and senators met Wednesday…
Lydon confirmed as US Attorney for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ For the first time, a woman who's not serving in an ``acting'' capacity will be South Carolina's U.S. attorney. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon as the chief federal prosecutor for…
Manhunt continues for inmate who escaped Orangeburg jail
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell gave an update on the investigation into a "planned escape" from the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center on May 19.
Boots and Badges Blood Drive set for Friday
[gtxvideo vid='y5Nw6TsC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y5Nw6TsC.jpg' vtitle='Boots and Badges Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They're taking part in this year's "Boots and…
Early morning crash in West Columbia knocks down power poles
West Columbia police reported an early morning car crash that knocked down some power poles.
Good Morning Curtis: South Carolina State Museum
[gtxvideo vid='pZLaT5Up' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pZLaT5Up.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS: SC MUSEUM'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is exploring all the South Carolina State Museum has to offer. Wednesday, you can catch Curtis visiting different exhibits in the…
Columbia Mayor to Host Father's Day Cookout
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab a burger at the Annual Father's Day Cookout in the City of Columbia. City officials announced you can, once again, join Mayor Steve Benjamin for a celebration of fathers at the third annual Father’s Day Cookout…
Carolina Farmers Market opens for business
Here's a chance to enjoy some South Carolina home grown fruits and vegetables.
SC Securing the Mexican Border
Members of the South Carolina National Guard have deployed to Texas to sure up the Mexican Border.
Study: An egg a day is good for you
[gtxvideo vid='2gsmJtSV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2gsmJtSV.jpg' vtitle='Study: An egg a day is good for you'] (WOLO) - An egg a day may keep the doctor away according to a new study. The study, published in the journal "Heart," was led by researchers from…
Publix bakery refused to put "summa cum laude" on a cake because they thought it was inappropriate
[gtxvideo vid='mJGzpTzZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mJGzpTzZ.jpg' vtitle='Bakery refused to put \"Summa Cum Laude\" on a cake becau'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - A low country high school grad had a not-so-sweet surprise on his graduation cake. The local Publix grocery store thought the words…
New Jobs Headed to York County
A more than 34 million dollar investment is expected to bring more than a thousand jobs to South Carolina.
Candidate for Governor Templeton Names Wilkins as Running Mate
[gtxvideo vid='iwhmmc3C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iwhmmc3C.jpg' vtitle='Templeton Names Wilkins as Running Mate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The candidate who calls herself the 'conservative buzz saw' has named a running mate. Tuesday, Catherine Templeton announced Solicitor Walt Wilkins as her Lieutenant Governor. Wilkins has served as…
Live Coverage- Second Orangeburg County Escapee Caught
[gtxvideo vid='zPITUSuS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zPITUSuS.jpg' vtitle='Live Coverage- Second Orangeburg County Escapee Caught'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon Orangeburg Sheriff's Deputies announced that the second of three Orangeburg County escapees, on the run since Saturday, was captured. Now the search for the third inmate…
Orangeburg Deputies- Second Escapee Captured Tuesday
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, Orangeburg Deputies announced that one of two escapees on the run since Saturday, was captured. According to a release from the Sheriff's office, “On Tuesday afternoon, Tyshon Johnson was apprehended by a task force of the US Marshals,”…
