Enjoy SC Hosts Make Poetry Day
A lot of sunshine and some spoken word had poets and those who love hearing it, spending their lunch break at the SC State House.
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UPDATE: USC Surpasses 3 Million Dollar Give 4 Garnet Goal
USC is hosts it's first Give 4 Garnet event in an effort to help area organizations in need by raising more than 3 million dollars in one day. Click here to see how they're doing.
Lee Correctional Inmate Said Phones Were Not The Cause Of Riots
BISHOPVILLE, SC (WOLO)-- There are still a lot of questions after the incident that left seven dead and dozens injured at Lee Correctional Institution. One of those questions is what really happened inside the…
CPD arrests two during undercover drug operation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested two men in connection with an undercover investigation focusing on the distribution and purchasing of narcotics near Millwood Avenue. Clifford Love, II is charged with possession with intent to…
Peach forecast looks good for South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - It looks like this will be a good year for peach farmers in South Carolina. Clemson University agent Andy Rollins told The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg that 2018 might be peach farmers' best harvest in a decade.…
SC Lawmakers Delay Vote on Dam Safety Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers say they need more time before moving forward with a bill to place stricter regulations on dam and reservoir owners. A Senate subcommittee delayed voting on the legislation Wednesday. The bill would increase…
The Latest: Greenville Sheriff's lawyer says he wouldn't obstruct probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A lawyer for Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis says he would have never interfered in an investigation he personally requested. Attorney Wally Fayssoux (fuh-SOO') says he can't specifically answer the charges against Lewis because the indictments…
Boys & Girls Club Community Day
The Boys and Girls Club of America team up with a local restaurant chain to help students in the program continue to have fun learning during after school programs with a community day fundraiser.
Hospitality Day at the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready for some Southern treats. The 15th annual Hospitality Day at the State House is Wednesday, April 18th at the SC State House from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.…
Seminar on Medical Cannabis
The group Compassionate SC hosts an event to discuss medical marijuana and effective ways to regulate it.
Spectrum Hiring Wednesday
The job market is looking up in West Columbia. One local cable provider is hoping to fill 100 new jobs.
Wednesday Parole Hearings Scheduled for Lee Correctional postponed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to the investigation into the riots at Lee Corrrectional, the SC Board of Paroles and Pardons will not conduct any Parole hearings scheduled for inmates from Lee Correctional on Wednesday April 18th. According to Probation and Parole,…
Earth Day Celebrated at USC
Students and the University of South Carolina go green for Earth Day a few days early in hopes of encouraging people to become more conscious of being environmentally friendly.
Opioid Prevention Bills
State Lawmakers continue working on bills they hope will help reduce the growing Opiod crisis here in South Carolina.
Stray Cat Amendments Discussed
The Richland County Council peaks the interest of residents as they discuss two amendments on what to do with stray cats.
A warning against potential Dominion, SCE&G merge
[gtxvideo vid='3wPPSbd6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3wPPSbd6.jpg' vtitle='a warning'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Tuesday (4/17) afternoon the former director of the Virginia Sierra Club, and another former utility company manager says Dominion’s record in its home state is not good and merits deeper scrutiny.…
Friend of Killed Lee County Inmate Speaks out
The childhood friend of a inmate killed at the Lee Correctional Institute speaks out over the riot that took the life of his friend.
House Democrats Call For Prison Reform After Lee Correctional Incident
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Representatives in the House are speaking out after seven prisoners were found dead and 17 were injured at Lee Correctional Institute. Dozens of representatives held a press conference demanding…
Orangeburg man arrested for sexually assaulting a small child, officials say
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced a man has been taken into custody after allegedly sexually assaulting a small child. “This is absolutely despicable,” the sheriff said. “This child has not had a chance to outgrow…
Claflin President Announces Retirement
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)--After more than 20 years of service, a Midlands university president is calling it a career. Tuesday afternoon Dr. Henry Tisdale announced his retirement as president at Claflin University. Since he began in 1994 Tisdale oversaw numerous facilities…
Police in Forest Acres Investigate Shooting
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Forest Acres are investigating a shooting that took place early Monday morning. Chief Gene Sealy says it happened at the intersection of Verner St. and Cherry Laurel Dr. Investigators say the incident began with…
Opioid Bills pass through Senate subcommittee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers are closer to passing legislation to address the opioid crisis in the Palmetto State. Members of a Senate subcommittee voted in favor of two bills Tuesday to expand the use of tamper-proof prescription…
Today's the day, no time to delay!
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Richland County Deputies Investigating Shooting That Sent 2 to Hospital
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent two people to the hospital Monday night. Deputies responded an aggravated assault call at a home on Cornell Adams Run at 7:40pm. Richland County Deputies say when they arrived they found two…
Lane Closure on 1-26 at Greystone
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for lane closures at Greystone Boulevard off I-126. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will close the lane on I-126 eastbound from Greystone Boulevard to Huger Street. It will be in place on April 17 from…
