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…
City of Columbia to Host Open House on Zoning Ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- City of Columbia officials want to hear from residents about a proposed zoning ordinance. The Zoning Department will host two open houses to review the draft of the new zoning ordinance. According to information released from the…
Ralliers apply Dr. King's words to modern times during King Day at the Dome
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Cold conditions could not stop hundreds from coming out to honor the legacy. "His legacy was about all people, regardless of race or gender. His legacy was to unite us…
Wednesday Snow
Snow will move in from the northwest on Wednesday. It should start in the northwestern Midlands by around 4:00 AM and exit the southeastern Midlands by around 1:00 PM. Snow accumulations should total about an inch for all of us.…
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dr. King
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Promoting Civil Right Tourism
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Gas Prices on the Rise in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are on the rise in Columbia, according to GasBuddy. Prices at the pump have risen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week, according to GasBuddy. Right now drivers are paying an average $2.29 a…
Flu epidemic takes priority over nuclear lecture for CDC
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Restaurant Week: Great Meals You Don't Have To Cook And Won't Break The Bank
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- This week is all about trying something new. It is restaurant week in Columbia and more than 50 different hot spots to eat are offering some really cool…
State's Promoting Civil Rights Tourism
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Southern states are banding together to promote civil rights tourism across the region. Fourteen states including all of the Deep South are joining to promote the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. It's a tourism website and campaign…
Accidental shooting death reported at gun range in Rock Hill
ROCK HILL, SC (WOLO, AP) - A South Carolina coroner confirms that a man killed at a private gun range died from a gunshot wound. York County Coroner Sabrina Gast on…
Main St. Ice Closing for Season
[gtxvideo vid='ZX1nYSb2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZX1nYSb2.jpg' vtitle='Main St. Ice Closing for Season'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Main Street on Ice is about to pack it in for the season. Monday is the last day to lace up your skates at the corner of Main and…
State Trooper Cruiser Hit, Man Charged with DUI
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina man is charged with driving under the influence after authorities say he crashed into a highway patrol vehicle that was stopped on the side of an interstate. Multiple media organizations report that 27-year-old…
Autopsy Set in Sumter Death Investigation
[gtxvideo vid='bizIaEiJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bizIaEiJ.jpg' vtitle='Autopsy Set for Sumter Death'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- An autopsy is scheduled Monday after a Sumter man was found dead Saturday morning, say police. Officials say they found 34 year old Jarvis Rush dead on East Newberry Avenue…
MLK Day Events in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='onYQ4FI5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/onYQ4FI5.jpg' vtitle='MLK Day Events'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Today is Martin Luther King Jr day and the Midlands is honoring the date with several events. The City of Columbia is hosting it's 30th celebration at MLK park and community center…
Midlands MLK Celebrations
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