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Daylight Saving Time Debate at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Fall back or spring forward, that's the decision some South Carolina lawmakers want to leave in the hands of their voters. Members of a House subcommittee question Wednesday whether the Palmetto State should continue adjusting their…

Benedict College Inaugural Events

[gtxvideo vid='S8vyooef' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S8vyooef.jpg' vtitle='Benedict College Inaugural Events'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Benedict College is celebrating the upcoming Inauguration of the school's new president. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis will be sworn in as the Fourteenth and First Female President on Friday. The college…

Love, Peace and Hip Hop Festival Kicks Off Wednesday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Love, Peace and Hip Hop, a five day Festival is here in the Capital City. The annual event is aimed at celebrating musical icons who've made a difference in the history of the musical genre. This…

Former Jail Guard in South Carolina Arrested

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A former jail guard in South Carolina has been arrested and charged with misconduct in office. Darlington County Sheriff's Lt. Robby Kilgo said in a news release Monday that Ashley Kameil Sims is accused of illegally…

Richland Searches for Burglary Suspects

[gtxvideo vid='IVHEpwIt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IVHEpwIt.jpg' vtitle='Richland Searches for Burglary Suspects'] Richland Co., SC ( WOLO) ---- The Richalnd County Sheriff's Department is hoping you recognize these three men they are searching for. Deputies say the trio kicked in the back door of…

SC ranks 9th from the bottom for millennials

[gtxvideo vid='GGmYuelE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GGmYuelE.jpg' vtitle='SC ranks 9th from the bottom for millennials'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Experts say millennials make up the largest generation in the US but earn 20 percent less than the baby boomers did at the same age.…

Mom accused of taking shot 2-year-old from SC to NY

[gtxvideo vid='jVQdpB5C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jVQdpB5C.jpg' vtitle='Mom accused of taking shot 2-year-old from SC to NY'] CONWAY, SC (WOLO) - A mother in Conway is accused of refusing to get her son help after he was shot in the leg. Police say she…

Lexington man sentenced to 15 years for trafficking meth

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Robert Tyler Geiger, 30, was sentenced today to 15 years for Trafficking Methamphetamine.   Geiger pled guilty instead of going forward with his trial. Evidence in the case established that shortly after midnight on August 20th, 2017, Troopers…

Attorney General responds to Norman controversy

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Attorney General Alan Wilson says U.S. Representative Ralph Norman will not face charges for placing a loaded handgun on a table during a campaign event. In a statement released today,  Wilson said the actions of the…

Sumter Police Investigating Fatal Crash

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--  Police in Sumter are investigating an accident that left a 29 year old woman dead. Investigators say just before 8:30 a GMC Yukon was turning left into a business plaza on South Pike West whit it hit…

Window Manufacturer Expanding Operations in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A window manufacturer is expanding operations in South Carolina. According to the Governor's office, J. Geiger Shading,  is expanding its existing Charleston County operations with $1.1 million investment. The expansion is expected to 26 new jobs. According to…

COMET Bus Route Forum Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='BA5evN5K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BA5evN5K.jpg' vtitle='COMET Bus Route Forum Tuesday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Changes are coming to the COMET Bus routes. The transportation system is holding a series of public meetings on the proposed changes. Officials say they want to reduce the number…

Solicitor recuses self from congressman gun case

Rep. Ralph Norman pulls out own gun to make a point about violence By Annie Grayer, CNN Updated 8:14 PM ET, Fri April 6, 2018 Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., conducts a ceremonial swearing…

SC GOP Looks at Referendum on Partisan Voter Registration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Republicans are taking a step toward ending the state's practice of crossover voting during primary elections. The state GOP on Monday announced it would conduct an advisory referendum during this year's June primaries asking…

Richland Co. Council Responds to Seals Firing

[gtxvideo vid='IwsUF8RP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IwsUF8RP.jpg' vtitle='Richland Co. Council Responds to Seals Firing'] Richland Co. , SC (WOLO) -- The Richland County Council held a specially called meeting Monday afternoon, this after former County Administrator Gerald Seal sent an email to council members…

Pedestrian Struck by 3 Cars Dies

The South Carolina Highway Patrol continues investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian after officials say she was struck by 3 vehicles trying to cross the Interstate.

Lexington County Officials search for CVS robbery suspect

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Chief Terrence Green is requesting the help of the community in identifying a male subject who was involved in a robbery over the weekend at the CVS Pharmacy on Sunset Blvd. in Lexington. On Saturday (4/7)…

Arrest made in deadly shooting last month

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators have located and arrested 18-year-old Gwan Lamont Perry, Junior who was wanted in connection with a deadly shooting last month. Officials say he is charged with murder, attempted murder, attempted strong arm robbery, and possession of a…

Kinetic Derby Day Practice Runs Ahead of Event

[gtxvideo vid='CChqUhJ7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CChqUhJ7.jpg' vtitle='Kinetic Derby Day'] WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Grab your creative side and get ready for Kinetic Derby Day. The City of West Columbia will host Kinetic Derby Day coming up on Saturday, April 21st. But over the weekend,…

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