Lawmakers start the long awaited conversation about term limits
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - For the first time in close to 30 years, a conversation on term limits was brought up at the State House, with most of the conversation focusing on…
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Enjoy SC: Make History Day at the State House
[gtxvideo vid='8fDOWSXo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8fDOWSXo.jpg' vtitle='Enjoy SC: Make History Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Wednesday (5/2) the City of Columbia held its latest installment of Enjoy SC: "Make History Day." Pictures depicting how Main Streets all over the state have changed over…
Gov. McMaster wants tires removed from abandoned Berkley Co. recycling center
[gtxvideo vid='5fLoXxIU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5fLoXxIU.jpg' vtitle='Gov. McMaster asks for tire cleanup at abandoned recycl'] BERKLEY CO, SC (WOLO) - Governor McMaster has asked state health officials to clean up hundreds of thousands of tires from an abandoned recycling center. The Viva Recycling…
Boy Scouts Prepare to Change Name
The Boy Scouts of America is getting ready to change their name and slogan as they get ready to open their doors to an entire new group of troops.
Sumter, Clarendon and Orangeburg counties investigating homicide
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter, Clarendon and Orangeburg Counties Sheriff's Offices are working together on an investigation after a body of a man who had been reported missing was found. The body of 24-year-old Jerry Lamars Johnson was found in Lake…
Searching for Answers 13 Years Later
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)-- 13 years later and still no answers in the death of a Lexington Co. woman. Deputies say Diana Willmeth was last seen at Lucky's Bar on Edmund Highway in Lexington County in May of 2005. They believe…
Kershaw Co. Man Accused of Shooting Wife in Neck
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A Camden woman is recovering after deputies say her husband shot her in the neck. Investigators say William Chace is charged with…
State Rep. Proposes Aja Wilson Statue for State House
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One state lawmaker wants to honor one of USC's greatest athletes, not at the Colonial Life Arena, but on state house grounds. Wednesday, Richland Co. Rep. Leon Howard filed a resolution to have a statue of Wilson placed…
USC Board Considering Revoking Cosby Doctorate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina's board of trustees is considering revoking Bill Cosby's honorary doctorate. The university gave the comedian the…
VC Summer Fallout Bill at State House
[gtxvideo vid='z4VYfCd7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z4VYfCd7.jpg' vtitle='VC Summer Fallout Bill at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (AP)--Legislation at the State House is moving forward that could prevent something like the VC Summer abandonment from happening again. A Senate Committee passed proposals to allow an…
Sisters allegedly cut man cut with machete
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'Midlands Gives' Online Fundraiser Sets Record
[gtxvideo vid='pR5Kh9i1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pR5Kh9i1.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Gives Sets Record'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a big 24 hours for the online fundraiser, Midlands Gives. Midlands Gives officials say they broke a record with more than $1.75 million in donations. They totalled 14,665…
Good Morning Curtis- Live at the Cafe at Richland Library
[gtxvideo vid='6IsqozPy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6IsqozPy.jpg' vtitle='Good Morning Curtis- Live at the Cafe at Richland Libra'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , was live Wednesday morning at the Richland County Library Main. Curtis is live in the field with…
Cinco De Meow Pet Special at Columbia Animal Services
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. Officials say all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo.…
Chief of the Small Business Administration visits Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The head of a group representing black business leaders in South Carolina is introducing the chief of the Small Business Administration during her visit to the state. South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce Chairman Stephen…
Good Morning Curtis- Live at the Richland Library Main
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is live Wednesday morning at the Richland County Library Main. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Wednesday you can find Curtis with an inside…
West Columbia Woman Wins Lottery
A West Columbia woman says she has 125 thousand reasons to thank her intuition that told her to grab a lottery ticket along Augusta Road.
Voter Education
The Primaries are right around the corner and the State wants to make sure everyone who is eligible to vote can do so with ease.
Sisters accused of machete attack arrested
A set of siblings are behind bars accused of attacking a Orangeburg County man with his own machete during an argument.
$6 Million Meant for DOC Staffing Vacancies Reallocated For Security Upgrades at Inmate Housing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Millions of dollars that were supposed to go towards helping the deficit of correctional officers in the department of corrections will now be used in different ways. There were no objections when it came down to a vote…
Registered sex offender arrested on 12th indecent exposure charge
Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO) - A Kershaw County Man has been arrested in connection with an indecent exposure case. On April 15, 2018, KCSO took a report from a female victim who said a co-worker, identified as Tavarus Dallas Rogers (36),…
ABC Columbia News Live Update : Midlands Gives
[gtxvideo vid='1AbEHXpe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1AbEHXpe.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbila News Update'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Midlands Gives is underway. ABC Columbia News is following the Midlands Gives 24 hour fundraiser. See where we are so far as Josh Berry watches your donations come in.…
Manufacturer to Open Union County Facility, Bring New Jobs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A manufacturer is locating its' new operations to South Carolina. According to the Governor's office, Kemper Corporation, a manufacturer of cargo securement products, is locating production operations in Union County. The project is expected to bring $1.9 million of…
Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to School Aged Children
ANDALUSIA, Ala. (AP) - Prosecutors say unsolicited packages have been sent to two Alabama girls that were addressed to them in care of their elementary school. The Covington County District Attorney's Office tells news outlets the Phenix City girls received…
Update: Midlands Gives fundraising efforts soars for non-profits
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