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Lexington 3rd grader creates backpacks for area homeless

A Lexington Third Grader starts a non profit organization and with the help of the community has been able to help some area homeless.

Columbia’s $1 million lottery winner is a dedicated employee

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - A Columbia woman was waiting patiently for the South Carolina Education Lottery’s Claims Center to open this morning. She was in a hurry to get to work but wanted to collect her $1 million winnings first.…

Former SC Attorney General Faces Panel for New Position at State-Owned Utility

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon faces questions from lawmakers to determine whether he will lead embattled state-owned utility company Santee Cooper. The Charleston attorney told a state panel Thursday that his goal is accountable…

Sumter man charged with murdering mother of his 2-year-old child

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A Sumter man is accused of murdering the mother of his child and leaving the two year old in an apartment with the woman's body. Sumter police say…

I-20 at Monticello Road reopened after tractor trailer collision

All lanes of I-20 westbound are closed at Monticello Road after two tractor trailers collided early Thursday, Columbia Fire said.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day-How to Take Part

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to clean out the medicine cabinet. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28, 2018. They are encouraging you to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted…

Advocacy Day is held at the State House

Wednesday Advocacy Day for access and independence was held along the State House grounds.

South Carolina Attorney General wants energy lawsuit dismissed

Attorney General Alan Wilson is one of the lawyers in 15 states that are are calling for a lawsuit over fossil fuel to be thrown out.

14 former SCDC employees and correction officers arrested by the FBI

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - 14 former employees of the South Carolina Department of Corrections have been indicted on federal charges related to accepting bribes and bringing contraband into South Carolina prisons.…

Arrest made in Lexington school threat

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - A 14-year-old has been arrested in connection with school threats made on social media yesterday (4/24), say Lexington Police. On Monday, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers…

Researchers in South Carolina play tag the alligators

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - An old children's story speaks of mice putting a bell on a cat's tail. Researchers in South Carolina are tagging alligators' tails. And necks. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports researchers from Clemson…

Fleetwood Mac Coming to Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- It's not a rumor, Fleetwood Mac is coming to Columbia! Wednesday the Colonial Life Arena announced the legendary rock group will bring its North American tour to the Colonial Life Arena on February 22nd 2019. Tickets go…

House Votes to Cut SCE&G VC Summer Surcharge

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)--SCE&G customers are one step closer to no longer having to pay for the failed VC Summer nuclear project. Wednesday the house voted to cut the entire eighteen percent surcharge currently on customer's bills. The senate's version…

New semi-pro soccer team coming to Columbia

The United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) is excited to announce Soda City FC as a new member starting with the 2018 Fall Season.

SC corrections employees charged in contraband ring

COLUMBIA, SC (AP)- More than a dozen South Carolina corrections employees are facing federal charges related to bribery and bringing contraband into the state's institutions a week after a deadly prison riot, according to federal court documents obtained by The Associated Press on…

Teen Arrested, 2nd Suspect Sought After Armed Robbery at Subway

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies have arrested a teenager and are searching for another suspect after an armed robbery Tuesday night. Deputies say Aaron Bradley,18, stole an unknown amount of cash from the Subway on Hardscrabble Road after…

USC Dance Marathon events recognized by SC governor

[gtxvideo vid='LZVIlKx4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LZVIlKx4.jpg' vtitle='dance marathon day'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared April 25 as S.C. Dance Marathon Day. In 2018, USC Dance Marathon, one of the state's largest dance marathon events, raised more than…

New additions to the Governor's Garden

Spring is in full bloom on the grounds of the Governor's Mansion thanks to a colorful donation.

President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads

[gtxvideo vid='d69ukqnz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d69ukqnz.jpg' vtitle='President Trump to appear in Gov. McMaster campaign ads'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Governor Henry McMaster is about to hit the airways with his biggest backer. Tuesday (4/24) Governor McMaster's campaign announced ads will begin airing Wednesday…

Orangeburg officials search for vehicle in connection with weekend shooting

Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a vehicle that was seen during a shooting over the weekend.…

RCSD honored by S.C. House and Senate

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department was honored today (4/22) with resolutions by both the S.C. House and Senate highlighting the contributions the agency has given to the area and how participating on LivePD has helped demonstrate…