Lancaster, S.C. (WOLO)- The mayor of Lancaster, John Howard died of lung cancer in a North Carolina hospital on Tuesday says the city's administrator. Howard, 67, was elected to office in February of 2016, after the death of former Mayor Joe Shaw.…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Officials say they've identified the person who's skeletal remains were discovered by children playing in the woods last month. Using dental records and DNA, the Sumter County coroner says the remains were those of Michael Thompson. The cause of death has…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections is hosting Decoda, a NYC-based chamber music ensemble, for the fifth consecutive year to create and perform an original 90-minute musical written by inmates in the Better Living Incentive Community (BLIC)…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A West Columbia woman has been charged with four counts of burglary after investigators said they determined she stole jewelry from residents of a retirement community. Lachanda Langley, 39, was employed at the Columbia Presbyterian Community…
The State House was full of the sound of music in an effort get more people to hang out and enjoy the State House grounds.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's office is warning the public of a scam in Columbia and needs resident's help identifying the two suspects involved. On March 13, 2018, a woman reported to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department that she was the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-- A shocking vote to some members of the Richland County Council, removing County Administrator Gerald Seals causes tension on the county council board. Emotions ran high in a very…
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - North Charleston Police are investigating the death of an infant left in a hot car Tuesday (4/4). According to CPD, the father of the infant informed them that "he was supposed to drop his child…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -A former mayor says funding from South Carolina would allow construction to start on the planned International African American Museum. Former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley told The Post and Courier of Charleston that a $5 million infusion…
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- A man in his 60s that was assaulted outside of his Lexington County home has died. The assault happened around 5 a.m. outside the man's Wesley Court home when he…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators in Charlotte say a man wanted for murder there may be in the Midlands or the Upstate. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police say Joseph Abercrombie, 32 is wanted for the murder of Antwain Price. Police say Abercrobie may…
[gtxvideo vid='6cuDoeNt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6cuDoeNt.jpg' vtitle='HPV Vaccine Study'] ABC NEWS-- The HPV Vaccine is given to children to prevent cancers in later life but one group isn't getting it as frequently. Why not? ABC News Correspondent Serena Marshall has the story.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The House has approved a bill to re-establish the state's limit on how many liquor stores a person or business can own. In a 100-1 vote on Tuesday, the House agreed with a Senate proposal limiting…
Sumter arrests man accused of shooting iat least 9 rounds shots into an occupied home. Police say one of those residents was a sleeping 5 year old little girl.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Taking away power from those on the board of Santee Cooper. The House made some important amendments Tuesday deciding the future for ratepayers and the oversight of the state-owned electric company. The House passed a bill taking away…
Three companies are coming together to fight hunger here in the Midlands.
One area HBCU is hoping economic status doesn't get in the way of attaining a higher education.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was more than 24 hours of fear for a Richland County mother whose daughter's with special needs disappeared leaving behind only a note. Monday night Sherri Lynn…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…
[gtxvideo vid='TJ129UPk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TJ129UPk.jpg' vtitle='New, More Diverse Emojis: Apple Proposal'] CNN- Get ready for some new faces, Apple is asking for 13 new emojis. The company says it wants to be more diverse. Apple sent a proposal to the nonprofit…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Deputies are looking for three men who broke into a local bar through the wall. Deputies say the men broke into Jaks Villa on Fish Hatchery Road…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – A Sumter man is facing multiple charges after the vehicle he was driving crashed into a home Friday night. Joseph Carter Outlaw, 23, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of marijuana, and providing false…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police say drivers can expect traffic delays Saturday morning after a car crashed into a home. The collision happened in the 200 block of Columbia Avenue. Officers say the wreck may cause traffic congestion or lane…
[gtxvideo vid='nSGHyUKW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nSGHyUKW.jpg' vtitle='Cholesterol and Heart Disease- New Study'] ABC NEWS-- Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. And since high cholesterol is a major contributing factor, according to researchers, you may need to hear this…
