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Glenn McConnell Announces Retirement

Longtime College of Charleston President announces plans for retirement this summer.

Helpful Sexual Assault And Violence Resources At USC

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Sexual assault awareness has been a hot topic across the country. From the #MeToo movement to the Larry Nassar case, thousands of victims are speaking out. One of…

IRS-Certified Volunteers Ready to Help You File Your Taxes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The IRS officially began accepting tax returns Monday. One group wants to help you file your returns for free. The volunteer income tax assistance or VITA program has…

Chris Stapleton bringing "All-American Road Show" to Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Fresh off of a Saturday Night Live performance and three grammy wins, Chris Stapleton announced he's coming to Columbia. Monday (1/29), the Colonial Life Arena announced the country singer will bring…

Elgin Man Accused of Trafficking Marijuana

Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) --- An Elgin man is behind bars this afternoon and faces multiple charges including trafficking marijuana, and possession of a stolen firearm. The Kerhsaw Co Sheriff's Office Narcotics investigators arrested…

Celebrity roast to raise awareness, money for fight against sickle cell disease

Midlands-based James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation is working to bring relief and education to South Carolina residents afflicted with sickle cell disease.

Power through a lens: Photography exhibit features work of Midlands women, girls

A new exhibit coming to Columbia features the work of 40 Midlands women and girls.

Teaching Kids to Breathe May Help Child from ADD

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How to Save Money on Your Power Bill

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Columbia Mayor Ready to Deliver State of the City

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take place at Columbia College…

HIGHLIGHTS & REACTION: Gamecocks win drama-filled game with Missouri

No. 9 South Carolina and No. 11 Missouri shook hands before the starting lineups were introduced. The pleasantries ended after that.

Man Wanted For Murder in Aiken County

AIKEN COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- Authorities say a 20-year-old man killed two people who lived with him in a South Carolina house and stole their vehicle. Aiken County deputies say Jeremie Tobey is charged with two counts of murder after the Friday…

Coroner Identifies Man Killed in Shooting, Suspect Still on The Loose

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the man who died in a shooting at an apartment complex Saturday morning. DAngelo Jamal Perry, 20, was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health…

Police Investigate String of Car Break-ins at Columbia Hotels

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigating a string of break-ins at three hotels. Just before 8:00am on Friday, officers were dispatched to Embassy Suites on Stoneridge Drive, the Hilton Garden Inn, on Columbiana Drive and the Fairfield Inn…

Apartment Fire Displaces 40, Causes $125K in Damages

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Fire Marshall is investigating a fire that left more than 40 people without a home Saturday night. Just before 8pm Columbia Fire crews responded to the Briargate Apartments located at 825 Menlo Drive. Officials…

WATCH: Whit Dempsey Watson wins Baby Crawl, scholarship

At halftime of the Carolina-Texas Tech game Saturday, Whit Dempsey Watson crawled his way to a college scholarship, winning USC's Baby Crawl competition at Colonial Life Arena. State Treasurer Curtis Loftis presented Watson's family with a $530 scholarship.