COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ For the first time, a woman who's not serving in an ``acting'' capacity will be South Carolina's U.S. attorney. The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon as the chief federal prosecutor for…
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell gave an update on the investigation into a "planned escape" from the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center on May 19.
[gtxvideo vid='y5Nw6TsC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y5Nw6TsC.jpg' vtitle='Boots and Badges Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Midlands Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Deputies are getting a jump on their Memorial Day holiday by giving the gift of life. They're taking part in this year's "Boots and…
West Columbia police reported an early morning car crash that knocked down some power poles.
[gtxvideo vid='pZLaT5Up' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pZLaT5Up.jpg' vtitle='GOOD MORNING CURTIS: SC MUSEUM'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , is exploring all the South Carolina State Museum has to offer. Wednesday, you can catch Curtis visiting different exhibits in the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab a burger at the Annual Father's Day Cookout in the City of Columbia. City officials announced you can, once again, join Mayor Steve Benjamin for a celebration of fathers at the third annual Father’s Day Cookout…
Here's a chance to enjoy some South Carolina home grown fruits and vegetables.
Members of the South Carolina National Guard have deployed to Texas to sure up the Mexican Border.
[gtxvideo vid='2gsmJtSV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2gsmJtSV.jpg' vtitle='Study: An egg a day is good for you'] (WOLO) - An egg a day may keep the doctor away according to a new study. The study, published in the journal "Heart," was led by researchers from…
[gtxvideo vid='mJGzpTzZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mJGzpTzZ.jpg' vtitle='Bakery refused to put \"Summa Cum Laude\" on a cake becau'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - A low country high school grad had a not-so-sweet surprise on his graduation cake. The local Publix grocery store thought the words…
A more than 34 million dollar investment is expected to bring more than a thousand jobs to South Carolina.
[gtxvideo vid='iwhmmc3C' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/iwhmmc3C.jpg' vtitle='Templeton Names Wilkins as Running Mate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The candidate who calls herself the 'conservative buzz saw' has named a running mate. Tuesday, Catherine Templeton announced Solicitor Walt Wilkins as her Lieutenant Governor. Wilkins has served as…
[gtxvideo vid='zPITUSuS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zPITUSuS.jpg' vtitle='Live Coverage- Second Orangeburg County Escapee Caught'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday afternoon Orangeburg Sheriff's Deputies announced that the second of three Orangeburg County escapees, on the run since Saturday, was captured. Now the search for the third inmate…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday, Orangeburg Deputies announced that one of two escapees on the run since Saturday, was captured. According to a release from the Sheriff's office, “On Tuesday afternoon, Tyshon Johnson was apprehended by a task force of the US Marshals,”…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The head of the South Carolina Democratic Party is asking one of its leading U.S. House candidates to withdraw from the race after his ex-wife said he beat her according to their 1973 divorce records. Archie…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for some fresh fruit and veggies. The University of South Carolina Farmers Market opens Tuesday at 11 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. The market is located at Davis Field located next to Longstreet Theater.…
The next time you want to get rid of old or unused prescription medication all you'll have to do is go by ne local pharmacy to dispose of them safely.
[gtxvideo vid='oaUek9ia' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oaUek9ia.jpg' vtitle='Safety in the Swimming Pool- CDC Tips'] ABC NEWS-- Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the pool -- a medical note or two about the upcoming summer swim season. With more... here's ABC…
[gtxvideo vid='13aki7SH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/13aki7SH.jpg' vtitle='Poor People's Campaign'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - For the second week in a row, protestors gathered at the State House calling for economic equality. Organizers say they are calling for a massive overhaul of the nation's voting rights…
[gtxvideo vid='0Io9Of9x' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0Io9Of9x.jpg' vtitle='Lawmakers consider e-learning program'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - State lawmakers and members of the Education Oversight Committee met today to discuss an E-Learning program that would allow teachers and students to stay on track in the case…
[gtxvideo vid='xmMfjmD1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xmMfjmD1.jpg' vtitle='Drug disposal kiosks'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - AmerisourceBergen, Pfizer and Prime Therapeutics are joining Walgreens to expand the availability of year-round safe medication disposal in South Carolina to 20 safe medication disposal kiosks in select Walgreens locations throughout the state.…
Two murder suspects are taken into custody after nearly a month long search for the duo .
The next time you drive down Broad River Road you may notice something a little different welcoming you to that side of town. Click here to learn more.
South Carolina is ranked 5th best state for Military retirees. Click here to find out why.
[gtxvideo vid='ciNpW4ZC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ciNpW4ZC.jpg' vtitle='Children's Hospital Anniversary'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Happy anniversary to the Palmetto Health Richland Children's Hospital. Monday (5/21) morning the hospital held a celebration for ten years as a free-standing facility. Though it began its mission more…
