Trooper Shares Tips to Keep You and Your Car Safe if You Run Across Black Ice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Transportation will be working hard to make sure drivers are safe but the threat of black ice still looms. "These puddles you…
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Breaking: York County Officer shot during Ambush Dies
YORK CO, SC (WCCB) (WOLO)-- The York County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday night that Detective Michael R. Doty passed away after being shot early Tuesday morning while responding to a domestic violence call. Doty was among four law enforcement officers that were ambushed during…
A Lifetime of Smoking Could Cost 1.2 Million, Study
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Millions are Told to Stay Off Roads, Winter Weather
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SC Lawmakers End Session Early Due to Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The winter weather has ended the second week of South Carolina's legislative session early. Both the House and Senate decided to cancel their Wednesday and Thursday sessions because of snow in central and western South Carolina.…
Dominion Energy Presents Merger Proposal In Front Of House Committee, One Condition Could Be Deal Breaker
[gtxvideo vid='uzlsrt6W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uzlsrt6W.jpg' vtitle='HOUSE DOMINION'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Dominion Energy was back at the statehouse Wednesday, mapping out their merger proposal to the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee. The hearing went on for about four hours, but some house…
At Least Five Deaths in South Blamed on Winter Weather
ATLANTA (AP) - At least five deaths are being blamed on cold weather in the South. In central Georgia, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the driver of a Ford Mustang hit an icy spot on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning…
Richland One to Host Job Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland School District One is looking for new staff. Richland One’s Annual Job Fair will be held Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. It will take place at the Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry…
Light Dusting of Snow in Parts of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Wednesday mid-morning many in the Midlands began to see a light dusting of snow. In Northwest Richland County the snow could be seen lightly covering roofs and decks. The snow, however, by mid…
City of Columbia Winter Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is experiencing winter weather, with some areas seeing snow Wednesday. As temperatures drop and roads get slick, it's important to keep winter safety driving tips in mind. The City of Columbia has shared some safety…
Drugs Seized at Richland Home
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Midlands Gang Task Force seized drugs, stolen weapons, a large amount of ammunition and bullet-proof vests while conducting a search Tuesday. Everything you see here was found in a home on the 21-hundred block of…
Columbia Strip Club Goes up in Flames
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department battled a blaze at a Midlands Strip Club Wednesday morning. Crews arrived to the Platinum Plus Strip Club located in the 300 block Jacob Road…
Winter Weather-School Closings and Delays
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Winter Weather, here is a list of School Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 18th. DELAYS The Babcock Center, 2 Hour Delay Bethesda Christan School, 2 Hour Delay Fairfield County Schools, 2 Hour Delay Felton…
SC DOT Activates Winter Weather Call Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the winter weather potential for South Carolina and parts of the Midlands, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has activated its winter weather web page to provide road information and other resources to help residents…
Silva powers Gamecocks past no. 18 Kentucky, 76-68
Chris Silva tied his career high with 27 points and South Carolina rallied from 14-points down in the second half to top No. 18 Kentucky 76-68 on Tuesday night.
Newberry Man, 2 Counts of Attempted Murder on Officers
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Racist Flyers Posted on USC Campus
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State Senators Are Not Sold On Dominion Energy's Plan to Merge With SCANA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Executives of Dominion Energy went over details of their merger proposal, including a thousand dollar rebate for the average customer, in front of senators Tuesday. Though…
SC Senators Override Governor McMaster's Veto to Use Lottery Money for Better School Buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Senators unanimously voted (44-0) to override several vetoes from Governor McMaster that would use extra lottery money to fund better school buses. The vote will fund more than…
Ignoring 'LowTire Pressure' Light In Cars Can Be Dangerous, Especially During Winter Weather
[gtxvideo vid='UtSMKz8w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UtSMKz8w.jpg' vtitle='TIRE PRESSURE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Another snow fall is supposed to hit the Columbia area according to ABC Columbia's Chief Meteorologist John Farley. The cold air coming through has triggered many "low tire pressure" lights in vehicles…
Winter Weather Driving Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is not expected to see a large amount of winter weather, in terms of snow accumulations, but it's important to keep winter safety driving tips in mind. The City of Columbia has shared some safety…
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin Announces 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 announced Tuesday that he will deliver the 2018 State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30th. It will take…
USC Investigating After Racist Flyers Posted on Campus
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Students at the University of South Carolina say flyers, with racist phrases, were placed in buildings throughout campus. No word on who is responsible for the flyers. Jeff Stenslend, the public relations director for the Department of…
Update: Deputies Say Four Officers in York County Shot During Domestic Violence Call
YORK, SC (WOLO) (WCCB) --Four Officers were shot overnight after York County Sheriff’s deputies say they responded to a domestic violence call. Three York County Sheriff's Deputies and one York Police officer were shot , say officials. A K-9 officer was…
Boil Water Advisory for Parts of Cayce
CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- A boil water advisory has been issued for some residents in Cayce due to a broken water main on Sunnyside Drive. According to City officials, on Tuesday, some homes were without water. The advisory is for the following…
