Senate Committee Advances 'Abortion' Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)---South Carolina senators have advanced a bill that would likely ban all abortions in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 Tuesday to advance a bill that says…
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New Senior Living Facility Headed to North Main
[gtxvideo vid='KAxL4wmv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KAxL4wmv.jpg' vtitle='New Senior Living Facility Headed to N. Main'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Seniors looking to relocate will soon have a new option in the Midlands. On Monday, Columbia City leaders broke ground on Veranda on North Main. When…
KCSO: Victim remains in critical condition after being beat with firewood, one in custody
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Quenterio Wilson turned himself in to authorities at the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office on February 15 following what investigators say was the brutal beating of two victims. One suspect still…
Viral Post Shows 'Special Needs' People Are Individuals Too
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- "Quite a jokester, he loves to laugh," Adrianna McCullar described her younger brother. Reuben holds the title Happiness Coordinator at his big sister, Adrianna’s office, and for…
Minor injuries reported in school bus accident in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lexington County officials responded to the scene of a school bus accident in Lexington County. According to County of Lexington officials, the accident happened…
How to Fight Opiod Addiction in SC
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South Carolina Officials Arrest 4, Accused of Intimidating Witnesses
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina authorities say they were investigating a murder when they also arrested four women on charges of assault and intimidating witnesses. A spokesman for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Offices says investigators were still on the…
Local Church Partners With Law Enforcement to Combat Sex Trafficking
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A local Church partnered with law enforcement to give residents tips on how to fight Sex Trafficking in the Midlands. Attacking sex trafficking that was the goal at Bethlehem…
Bull Street Project Making Progress, Brings Global Companies To The Area
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- According to the project manager the project is are right on schedule. They are coming up on four years in progress but already they have global companies coming…
Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food
[gtxvideo vid='ayqc5Yd7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ayqc5Yd7.jpg' vtitle='Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food'] (WOLO) - A drug designed to kill animals was found in canned dog food causing the latest recall. JM Smucker announced the recall this week. Four brands are…
Lexington Sheriff investigating potential threat at Chapin High
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday (2/9) night that it is investigating a potential threat made at Chapin High. Few details have been released regarding the circumstances of the threat. The agency says it's been…
Gaffney "Peachoid" Vandalized
An iconic roadside attraction is getting a little too much attention from the wrong people leading officials to block it off.
Man Arrested in Accidental Shooting
A young man is behind bars after authorities say he accidentally shot and killed his friend with handling a rifle.
Fairfield District Honors Chorus to Perform at Carnegie Hall in March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly 700 miles away from home, a group of students from Winnsboro are getting ready to make an impression on one of the world's most renowned stages. Students…
Gaston Shooting Suspect Arrested
Lexington Deputies arrest a man accused of assaulting several individuals and killed another during a weekend incident
Deputies: Sumter Student Threatened School Shooting
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sumter County Deputies say a 13 year old Chestnut Oaks Middle School student will have to go to family court for threatening to, "Shoot down the school." Investigators say she wrote…
Columbia Fire On Scene of Cut Natural Gas Line off Harbison Blvd.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Monday afternoon Columbia Fire officials responded to a cut natural gas line at Harbison Blvd & Bower Pkwy. Fire officials closed the intersection at the 150-250 Harbison Blvd and 1000 block of Bower Pkwy closed, say officials. Columbia…
Richland Library to Offer Free Tax Preparation for Qualifying Households
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Do you need help with your taxes? The Richland County Library is teaming up with the Cooperative Ministry to offer community members free tax preparation. The Free tax preparation is for households making $54,000 or less,…
City of Columbia Holds Groundbreaking for Veranda at North Main
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, City leaders, along with the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc. hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new apartment units. City leaders say the new apartments will be located off North Main Street in the 37 hundred…
Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up
[gtxvideo vid='bsqwDZz7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bsqwDZz7.jpg' vtitle='Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The 3rd Annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off spiced things up Sunday, all for a good cause. Dozens of people came out to the tasty event…
Veteran's Town Hall Planned for Orangeburg
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran's Town Hall meeting February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set for 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County…
An Arrest in Gaston Shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is charged for attempted murder in a shooting on Havenwood Drive Saturday in Gaston, according to Lexington County Deputies. The suspect, Michael Parker, 37 is accused of shooting one person and assaulting two others following an argument.…
Police Arrest Woman Accused of Hitting 3 Men With Car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of injuring three men during a hit and run Saturday night. Adriane Theresa Kempinski is charged with Hit and Run Involving Great Bodily Injury, Two Counts of Hit and Run Involving Minor Injury, Three…
Deputies Arrest Man accused of Beating, Sexually Assaulting 85-Year-Old Woman
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman. Deputies arrested Marquille Rondale Livingston, 36, on Saturday and charged him with burglary 1st, criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and petit larceny. Sheriff Leon…
USC Law School Students Help those in Need with Free Tax Preparation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some students at the University of South Carolina are helping those in need get their taxes done, for free. USC Law students will provide the free help to low-income and elderly South Carolinians through the Internal Revenue…
