Manning family of five recovers from house fire; Red Cross reminds of season's dangers
A family of five in Manning is recovering after their home on Bethel Highway was damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon, Red Cross South Carolina said.
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Richland County Council re-elects chair, vice chair
Richland County Council re-elected its chair and vice chair Tuesday night, in its first meeting of 2018.
Councilman's Proposal Could Close Columbia Bars at 2AM
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Your favorite bar could close earlier if one city councilman's proposal passes. Councilman Howard Duvall's proposed ordinance could eliminate the city's extended hours permit which allows some bars to stay…
South Carolina Representatives Vote to Override Governor's Veto and Use Excess Lottery Money For School Buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The legislative session officially kicked off Tuesday. Governor McMaster and lawmakers both said they want to make school buses safer around our state but they have two different…
New Year Blood Drive will save 204 lives
[gtxvideo vid='3TSagB3s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3TSagB3s.jpg' vtitle='New Year Blood Drive will save 204 lives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Nearly one hundred people came to donate blood Tuesday (1/9) at the Plex Indoor Complex at the Village at Sandhill. The Red Cross tells us…
Obama Gas Station Owner, Tax Evasion Charges
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Local City Bus Hits Sinkhole
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Hopkins Shooting Kills Richland County Coroner Employee, Injures Another
Hopkins, SC (WOLO)-- Parents were on alert Tuesday afternoon after Hopkins Middle School was placed on lockdown following a nearby shooting where one person was found dead and another injured. Richland…
Mother, Daughter Charged in Death of Disabled Man
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A Gaston woman and her daughter are facing charges in connection with the death of the woman's disabled son. Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say Candie Shearin, 45, and 2Tara Shearin are charged with…
Come join us at the New Year Blood Drive!
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Injuries Reported after Bus Hits Sinkhole
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- There were reports of injuries after a city bus ran into a sinkhole Tuesday morning. Columbia police say it happened around 11:30 on Lucious Rd. The extent of any injuries was…
1 pint and 1 hour can save 3+ lives
Today's weather is great and it's always a great day to help save a life
Owner of Obama Gas Station Charged with Tax Evasion
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The owner of one of the Midlands more uniquely named convenience stores is charged with tax evasion. A spokesperson for the State Department of Revenue says Murad Alhanik, owner of the Obama Gas Station on N. Main St.…
Road reopened following gas leak
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Meet us at Plex Indoor Sports and give the gift of life
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Midlands AmeriCorps programs invite residents to Day of Service
Midlands AmeriCorps groups are coming together for a day of service to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Columbia mayor, council members sworn in Tuesday
Columbia's recently re-elected mayor and city council members will be sworn in during a ceremony Tuesday night at City Hall.
Dominion Energy VP Explains What The Merger With SCANA Means For Customers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- SCE&G customers who have shelled out billions of dollars for a failed nuclear construction project could soon get a payback. Dominion Energy recently announced a merger with SCANA and said…
SC Ranks 7th Worst for Raising a Family
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Join Us at the PLEX, Help Give the Gift of Life
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No Severance Packages for Former SCANA Execs
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Search for Suspects: Woman, Baby Shot in Dec. Drive-by
[gtxvideo vid='ZRHvtODA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZRHvtODA.jpg' vtitle='Search for Suspects: Woman, Baby Shot in Dec. Drive-by'] CLARENDON CO, SC (WOLO) - Deputies in Clarendon County are searching for a suspect in a December 16th drive-by shooting. Investigators say a 22-year-old woman and a 10-month-old…
SC Chamber Unveils Competitiveness Agenda
[gtxvideo vid='TQlniZOm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TQlniZOm.jpg' vtitle='SC Chamber Unveils Competitiveness Agenda'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina business leaders laid out their plan for the coming year Monday (1/8) at the Statehouse. The State Chamber of Commerce unveiled its competitiveness agenda Monday afternoon.…
Governor McMaster Wants to Cut Income Taxes in New Proposal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster announces a plan he says is full of incentives including putting some money back in your wallet. Governor McMaster said President Trump's tax reform plan has…
The Red Cross is In Urgent Need for Blood Donations, ABC Columbia's Blood Drive Can Help
[gtxvideo vid='IGXkqQ0Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IGXkqQ0Y.jpg' vtitle='BLOOD DRIVE PREVIEW'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The Red Cross is in urgent need of blood donors. There is a huge shortage because winter weather discourages people from donating. This year already, 150 blood drives were forced to cancel…
