[gtxvideo vid='qQKDVbNY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qQKDVbNY.jpg' vtitle='State Senators give green light to electric chair execu'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) - The South Carolina Senate has agreed to bring back the electric chair as a means of execution in the state. The Senate voted…
Another Midlands teacher has been recognized for their work inside the classroom and is now in the running for teacher of the year.
A sign manufacturer is bring some big business to Richalnd County
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators need your help identifying a woman wanted for stealing packages off of the front porch of a home in East Columbia yesterday (3/6). Investigators released surveillance video (below) of a female stealing…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating several incidents of vehicles being damaged by thrown objects on Interstate-126. The incidents were reported yesterday at 7 p.m. on I-126 East (Exit 106) & at Colonial Life Boulevard. Four…
Columbia, S.C. (AP, WOLO)--South Carolina lawmakers have advanced a measure aimed at drawing down utility bills in the wake of a nuclear construction project failure that's already cost ratepayers billions. The House voted 107-1 Wednesday to give second reading to…
The family of an Orangeburg teen who was reported missing says the girl is now home.
A man has been taken into custody following a brief car chase with local law enforcement.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and…
[gtxvideo vid='jHIlnMUM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jHIlnMUM.jpg' vtitle='New Study on Opioids'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The battle against the abuse of opioids rages on across the Country and in the State and a new study shows... the drug isn't too effective. Information published by…
A man is accused of soliciting a under cover officer, asking if she would be his sex slave and according to authorities said he wanted to eat a child.
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Calling all bachelors and bachelorettes in Columbia. The hit show might be over but you can still take a page out of the playbook with the perfect places to wine and…
A Lexington man accused of killing his five children before dumping them in a field in another state gets his trial date.
14 year old Irmo Middle School student is accused of bringing a weapon and drugs to school in his backpack Tuesday morning.
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- State Superintendent Molly Spearman is making her rounds surprising five teachers with $10 thousand dollars. The cash is not bad, but there is a lot more. A big bouquet of Balloons, flowers,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Dozens of women came to the statehouse Tuesday to speak out against a senate bill that would outlaw abortion. Planned Parenthood supporters say this bill would ban…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials say, Gilbert Baco, 71, of Columbia, SC, has been arrested on twelve charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) which led…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information that may lead to locating a missing teen. Family members of 14 year-old, Jamella Houser, reported her as having gone missing on Sunday. Houser is known…
A corrections officer is on the wrong side of the law after he is accused of taking bribes from an inmate.
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) - Wednesday (3/7) at 10:30 a.m. the City of Cayce is set to break ground on a major Community/Economic Development project. Cayce is partnering with Lambert Architecture + Construction Services to unveil details of the project at an…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Someone in the Midlands is getting a serious pay raise. The folks at the South Carolina Education Lottery say someone purchased a Lucky for Life ticket worth $25,000 a year for life or a one time cash…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The NCAA tournament is right around the corner but not everyone is so mad about March Madness. According to wallethub.com, out of 289 cities, Clinton, SC, home of Presbyterian College was the second worst for college basketball…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to get Cultured. One Columbia for Arts & History will host a series of town halls as a part of “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area”. The town halls are set for the…
Once again, South Carolina women’s basketball invites fans to FAMdemonium at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium to watch the NCAA TOurnament Selection Show on Mon., March 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the event, which features dinner, bingo, a photo booth and an autograph session ahead of the Selection Show airing at 7 p.m.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A special group of participants will be recognized at the Columbia City Council meeting. City officials announced that Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will recognize those who took part in the City of Columbia Mentor-Protégé…
