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2018 Winter Olympic Games Get Underway

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Pottery, clay sculpture on display in Newberry for annual sale

Lovers of pottery and clay sculpture will want to plan a trip to Newberry at the end of the month.

Civil Rights Activist Reflects on Orangeburg Massacre

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)- As the 50th commemoration of the Orangeburg Massacre approaches, Civil Rights Activist Cleveland Sellers reflects back on that day. Today the All Star Triangle Bowling Alley is falling apart.…

Search Warrant Uncovers Pounds of Meth

A collaboration between Richland County Sheriff's Narcotics and the DEA help seize pounds of methamphetamine and land three woman behind bars.

House lawmakers say no to plastic-bag bans

[gtxvideo vid='U6ROXfwV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/U6ROXfwV.jpg' vtitle='Lawmakers push to ban local governments from banning pl'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State lawmakers advanced a bill barring local governments from placing restrictions on plastic bags or one-time use containers, like to-go containers. Bans already passed…

19-year-old gouges own eyes out near upstate church

[gtxvideo vid='ixKwVGgo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ixKwVGgo.jpg' vtitle='19-year-old gouges own eyes out near upstate church'] ANDERSON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Witnesses in the upstate say a woman used her hands to gouge out her own eyes. The 19-year-old was allegedly walking outside of a…

West Columbia Water Boil Advisory

West Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Several residents in the West Columbia area are currently under a boil water advisory after water officials say a contractor working in the area struck a water line causing the damage. Those who live in the…

Upstate Woman Charged with Embezzlement

Gaffney, SC (WOLO) --- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged 49 year old Angela Mabry with taking public funds authorities say were missing from the Cherokee County Magistrate's Office. Officials believe Mabry embezzled at least 10 thousand dollars…

Columbia Fireflies to Host Job Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fireflies are looking for seasonal workers. The Fireflies are hosting a job fair at Spirit Communications Park on Saturday, February 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to officials, the team is looking…

2 Amtrak Patients Remain at Palmetto Health, say Officials

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) -- Palmetto Health officials say they have 2 patients remaining in their care, from the 60 patients they received Sunday from the Amtrak crash. Hospital officials say one patient is in serious, the other in good…

Finding the Soul in Philanthropy

[gtxvideo vid='YCXz28VJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YCXz28VJ.jpg' vtitle='Exhibit Interview'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--After appearances across the country, an exhibit that shares the tradition of African-American philanthropy opens at the Assembly Street branch of the Richland Library. According to Cliff Bourke with the Central Carolina Community…

A New Diet that Only Needs a Spoon

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Free Mardi Gras Columbia Festival to take over City Roots Farm Saturday

The 8th annual free Mardi Gras Columbia Festival will take over City Roots Farm Saturday for a full day of revelry.

Gamecocks lose fourth-straight, fall to Arkansas 81-65

Daryl Macon and Jaylen Barford combined to score 49 points to help Arkansas (16-8, 5-6 SEC) put an end to a two-game losing streak with an 81-65 win over South Carolina on Tuesday night.

Hudson Automotive Group donates $25k SC Troopers Association

[gtxvideo vid='XUldfzVw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XUldfzVw.jpg' vtitle='Hudson Automotive Group donates $25k SC Troopers Asso'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A midlands car dealer wants to make sure the families of state troopers killed in the line of duty have the resources they need. Tuesday…

Accidental tsunami warning sent along SC coast

[gtxvideo vid='QZea80mJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QZea80mJ.jpg' vtitle='Accidental tsunami warning sent along SC coast'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - No, a tsunami is not heading for the South Carolina coast. Tuesday (2/6) morning, private forecast provider AccuWeather sent an errant push notification to cell phones…

Baby in Dumpster Trial Begins

Trial for mother of newborn found in a dumpster is now underway.

Homeless Veteran Found Dead Will be Laid To Rest

A man who served his Country in the military was found homeless and dead last week. An area group stepped in and is now ready give him the honorable funeral he earned.

USC Holds #NotOnOurCampus Unity Rally Against Racism

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, the Carolina community came together to take a united stand against racism. Students and staff of USC were very interested in what President Harris Pastides had to say…

Chaos After Amtrak Crash Revealed in 911 Calls

[gtxvideo vid='Aqe3NWYb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Aqe3NWYb.jpg' vtitle='Passenger 911 Calls'] CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- Calls into Lexington County paint a frantic picture for travelers riding through Cayce en route to Miami Sunday. As NTSB investigators continue to search for the exact cause of the deadly…