Lanes back open following entrapment on I-20
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Department of Employment Releases Statement on New Job Numbers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina's unemployment rate in December was up to 4.1 percent according to numbers released by the Department of Workforce. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up from November’s rate of 4 percent. According to the Department…
USC Police working public safety incident near hospital
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--USC Police are working what they are calling a public safety incident at Medical Park Road and Harden Street. They are asking people to avoid the area and obey officials.…
Why Sepsis is Leading Cause of Death
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RCSD Lt. Danny Brown, LIVE PD Ways to Stay Safe
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Midlands organizations to conduct Point-in-Time Count to better understand homeless situation
United Way of the Midlands is conducting it annual homelessness "Point-in-Time" Count Wednesday through Sunday.
Winter weather causes shortage in blood supply, Red Cross says
Continued severe winter weather conditions have had a negative effect on American Red Cross blood donations, more than doubling the number of canceled blood drives.
Expect Lane Closures This Week in Malfunction Junction
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The first step to improving Malfunction Junction is underway. Lanes along I-26 and I-126 will be closed this week for preliminary work. From Sunday, through Thursday, Jan. 25, nighttime single…
Average Super Bowl LII ticket going for more than $9,000
[gtxvideo vid='kbxb51SR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kbxb51SR.jpg' vtitle='Average Super Bowl LII ticket going for $9k+'] (WOLO) - Ticket IQ, which tracks Super Bowl ticket prices, says Monday (1/22) morning's cheapest available ticket for Super Bowl LII is $4,370. The group says the average ticket…
Fourth person arrested for neglect, abuse after death of elderly relative
[gtxvideo vid='shC34qZF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/shC34qZF.jpg' vtitle='Fourth person arrested for neglect, abuse after death o'] SALUDA COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A fourth person has been arrested and charged with abuse and neglect that killed an elderly man. Nicole Chewning, 24, now faces charges…
Comedy House Chaos Injures Comedian, Audience Members After Man Charges Stage
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Some people who went to The Comedy House for a good laugh, ended up having to make a stop to the Emergency Room after a person in the…
Dominion Energy Wants You to Understand Their Plan to Merge With SCANA
[gtxvideo vid='n0akkqaq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/n0akkqaq.jpg' vtitle='Dominion Ads'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Some people have criticized Dominion Energy over there push to explain their proposal but a representative with the company said this all part of an effort to keep ratepayers informed. "We want…
The magical fairies make for a fun romp in the woods
[gtxvideo vid='bPRRFw3c' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bPRRFw3c.jpg' vtitle='Columbia City Ballet'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--For the sixth time in the last forty-one years, the Williams Shakespeare classic A Midsummer Night's Dream takes the stage at the Koger Center Saturday night. According to Columbia City Ballet William…
"School Choice Week" aims to raise awareness about education options for kids
School Choice Week started in South Carolina and nationwide, Sunday, with the goal of making sure parents know their options when it comes to their children's education.
Man charged with sexually assaulting three children
A Lugoff man has been charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct, after deputies said he admitted to assaulting three children.
Fort Jackson Officials Explain Government Shutdown Impacts
FORT JACKSON, SC (WOLO)- During day two of the Government shutdown, Fort Jackson issued a statement explaining the affects it would have on the military base. Officials with Fort Jackson say government shutdown won't affect it's ability to keep you…
South Carolina School District Sues in Insurance Case
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina school district has sued a North Carolina insurance brokerage, saying it sold the district excessive policies and charged too much. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported the Berkeley County School District…
Authorities Find 3 Bodies Inside South Carolina Home
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP)- Authorities are investigating the deaths of three people whose bodies were found inside a South Carolina home. Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger described the deaths as violent in nature, but provided no further details in a statement…
'State of the City' Set for Tuesday in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The State of the City is set for Tuesday. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is ready to release his plans for Columbia, for the new year. The Mayor announced that he will deliver the 2018 State of the…
Duke-bound Williamson speaks on college decision
With the basketball world watching across the United States on national television, fans of the Palmetto State's power programs were hoping Zion Williamson would stay in his home state.
Top Recruit Zion Williamson Commits to Duke
ESPN,( WOLO)--Spartanburg high school standout Zion Williamson announced his pick Saturday night. Zion is headed to Duke University to play for the Blue Devils. The University of South Carolina and Clemson were among his choices. Williamson thanked both Clemson and…
Four Displaced After Morning Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Four people have been displaced after a two story home caught fire Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to the blaze at 5:00am in the 1200 block of Whitney Street. No injures were reported.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Latest on Government Shutdown
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the latest on the U.S. Government shutdown. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement: “Leader McConnell mentioned last…
Government Shutdown: Who's Affected
(AP)--ABC NEWS Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered…
Sumter Fire Department Fights Major Warehouse Fire, Then Two House Fires Hours Later
Sumter, SC (WOLO)-- Friday was a busy day for the Sumter Fire Department, which kicked off around four in the morning when a warehouse was going up in flames. The fire was so…
