Pinson Sentenced Reduced
Former SC State Board of Trustees Chair gets less Prison time than expected.
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Richland Woman Recognized in The Senate for Graduating High School in Her 80s
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Thursday afternoon, an 84-year-old mother of 12 was recognized before the State Senate for never giving up on her dream. "Mrs. Grimes, you are such an inspiration to…
Man In White SUV Soliciting Children Around Richland School District Two Area
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Parents are on high alert after Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a man is going around soliciting children. Deputies say Richland School District Two should be especially cautious. Richland County…
SC DHEC: Flu Expert Talks Flu Shot
[gtxvideo vid='nk7eGJPq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nk7eGJPq.jpg' vtitle='SC DHEC Flu Expert Talks Flu Shot'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It seems like everyone knows someone who has had the flu this season, if they have not had it themselves. According to the South Carolina Department of Health, …
DHEC: Flu on the Rise In SC
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health says the Flu continues to increase in the state. DHEC says, while it is not known when the flu season activity will peak, health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to protect themselves against…
Italian style beef meatballs being recalled
[gtxvideo vid='b7fhNLpo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/b7fhNLpo.jpg' vtitle='Italian style beef meatballs being recall'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Check your freezer! Thousands of pounds of meatballs that were shipped to Texas are being recalled over listeria concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food…
Democrats repsond to Governor's State of the State
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School Choice Rally Brings Hundreds to State House on Wednesday
[gtxvideo vid='RHe6Mkkx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RHe6Mkkx.jpg' vtitle='School Choice Rally Brings Hundreds to State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thousands of students, parents, and teachers turned out Wednesday in support of school choice at the SC State House. The event is part of National School Choice…
FCC to Meet with SC Department of Corrections on Cell Phone Contraband
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Federal Communications Commission is following through on its promise to work with corrections and public safety officials to combat contraband cellphones in the nation's prisons. South Carolina Corrections Director Bryan Stirling told The Associated Press…
Gearing Up For Devine Sidewalk Sale, Fashion Trends
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How to Save For College, 529 Plan Important Facts
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Free tax preparation services offered in Columbia to qualifying households
Tax preparers will give their time and knowledge on Saturday, February 3, to help households with incomes of less than $54,000.
DHEC encourages South Carolinians to get flu shot
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging residents to protect themselves against the flu as the season continues.
SC Motel Death Investigation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man has been detained in the shooting death of a woman whose body was found in a South Carolina motel earlier this week. Myrtle Beach Police Lt. Joey Crosby told local media…
Starbucks baristas to get sick leave benefits
[gtxvideo vid='zEtDaT2X' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zEtDaT2X.jpg' vtitle='Starbucks baristas to get sick leave benefits'] (WOLO) - For the first time ever, Starbucks baristas will get sick leave. The move is among a series of new benefits the coffee giant announced Wednesday (1/24). Under the…
Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse
[gtxvideo vid='EZndZb89' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EZndZb89.jpg' vtitle='Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers turned out in support of school choice at the Statehouse Wednesday (1/24) afternoon. The event was part of…
Gamecocks make 11 3s to upset No. 20 Florida, 77-72
Wesley Myers scored a season-high 22 points, Chris Silvaadded a double-double and South Carolina upset No. 20 Florida 77-72 on Wednesday night.
Lawmakers Push Personhood Bill
Lawmakers gather Wednesday to urge colleagues to support the so called "Personhood Bill"
Homeless Veteran Found Dead
A man who spent his life giving back to his Country as a Veteran is found dead in a wooded area. Click here to hear what authorities believe happened.
Viral Video: Man Charged In Comedy House Assault
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- An arrest was made in connection to the Comedy House brawl between a man and the comedian on stage. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said there is…
Elton John Coming to Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Elton John has announced his fairwell tour and it is making a stop right here in Columbia. The Rocket Man's "Farewell Yellow-Brick Road" tour will roll through the Colonial Life Arena on…
Police Respond to Bank Robbery
Columbia Police release new images of the two suspects accused of robbing the First Citizens bank on North Main street Wednesday.
Cromer's P-Nuts Moving to North Main
[gtxvideo vid='aniLtrRM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aniLtrRM.jpg' vtitle='Cromer's P-Nuts Moving to North Main'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 'Guaranteed Worst in Town' slogan is on the move. Cromer's P-Nuts announced the store is moving from its current location on Huger Street to North Main Street. Cromer's…
Comet Bus System to Host Public Input on Proposed Route Changes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a new route on the Comet Bus? The COMET will host a series of public meetings about proposed route changes and expansion in the Northwest Columbia/Irmo corridor. According to a release, the changes include the…
Man Accused of Comedy House Brawl Arrested
Man deputies say was involved in a brawl at The Comedy House is behind bars and faces multiple charges after weekend incident.
