Fatal Accident in Lexington County
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2017 Human Trafficking Report
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State Rep Opposes Offshore Drilling
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Midlands Native Hopes to Raise Awareness About Breast Density After Losing Mother to Cancer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- College students allover the state are wrapping up their winter breaks before they head back to class next week but one Clemson junior from The Midlands is getting…
Gov. McMaster Proposes Tax Cut For Military Vets And First Responders
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-- Friday, Gov. Henry McMaster proposed a tax cut that he believes will help more than 50-thousand retired South Carolinians. While law enforcement leaders said this will help…
Tractor Trailer Fire Slows Traffic on I-20
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Traffic was stalled Friday afternoon after a tractor trailer fire. The Columbia Fire Department says the big rig burst into flames on I-20 West near the Broad River Bridge around 4pm. A spokesperson for the fire department says…
Lee Co. Woman Dies in House Fire
Lynchburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Firefighters in Lee County say an early morning house fire claimed the life of an 84 year old woman. A spokesperson for the Lee Co. Fire Dept. says Bertha Edwards, who was wheelchair bound, died in the fire…
SC Governor Proposes Tax Cuts for Veterans, First Responders
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's governor is proposing tax cuts for veterans and first responders. Gov. Henry McMaster said Friday he wants to exempt the military, law enforcement, firefighter and peace officer retirement from state income tax. The tax…
SCE&G Customers Break Record for Energy Use During Cold Snap
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) customers set a new record high for energy usage. According to the company, customers used more than 103,700 megawatt hours (MWH) of electricity on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. The previous record…
ABC Columbia-Red Cross Blood Drive Set for January 9
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SC Attorney General Hosts Human Trafficking Coalition Meeting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is hosting a Southeast Human Trafficking Coalition meeting. Advocates from eight states are taking part. “Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world and South Carolina sits right between two…
Friday Closings Due to Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are a list of school and government closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Schools: Bamberg School District Two will remain closed, Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg…
Coroner: Man Killed When Car Slides on Ice in Kershaw County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A coroner in South Carolina says a man driving home from work was killed when his pickup truck slid off an icy interstate and hit trees. Kershaw County Coroner David West said Arther Cumbie Jr. was…
Drone Video Shows Charleston Hit with Snow
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Lexington County Looking for Bank Robbery Suspect
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How To Stay Warm And Protect House Pipes While Saving Money In Winter Weather
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Now that the winter weather has taken hold, you might be reaching for your thermostat, but there are some other things you can reach for to keep your house…
Highway Patrol Warns Drivers to Look Out for Black Ice
[gtxvideo vid='W91L9U5t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W91L9U5t.jpg' vtitle='Icy Roads'] SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- SCDOT has been hard at work clearing state roads of ice and snow but some roadways still have leftover water on them that could pose safety hazards for drivers. Attorney Shayla…
School Closings for Friday due to Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are a list of school closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Bamberg School District Two will remain closed, Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg Consolidated School District…
City of Columbia Tips to Protect Pipes in Frigid Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As the freezing temperatures grip Columbia , City of Columbia Water officials would like to remind water customers to take precautions to protect pipes. Here are some tips: Leave your faucets dripping to keep water moving through…
Eau Claire High School to host USA Basketball Open Court
Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 7, children 6-17 years old in the Columbia, South Carolina, area will have the opportunity to participate in a USA Basketball Open Court program at Eau Claire High School.
SC Governor Activates National Guard for Winter Weather Recovery
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has activated the SC National Guard for winter weather recovery. The Guard will focus efforts on the 1-95 Corridor. According to Governor Henry McMaster, "There are South Carolinians in need right now, and…
Snowboarding on a Snow Day
The Snowfall hasn't caused a head ache for everyone, some are even welcoming the mounds of white stuff here in South Carolina.
City of Columbia Grants Temporary Permission for Water Shut Off, if Pipes Burst
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is helping out water customers during the winter freeze. According to City officials, Wednesday, January 3, through 8 a.m. Monday, January 8, Columbia Water is granting temporary permission for customers to shut off their water at…
Charleston Working to Dig Out from Snow
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The American Red Cross says more than 120 people were in its three shelters along the South Carolina coast after a winter storm moved up the East Coast. The agency said in a news release Thursday…
