DHEC: Be mindful, not wasteful, this holiday season
Health officials are encouraging you to be mindful of how much waste you're producing this holiday season.
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Richland Library Starts Construction on New Edgewood Library
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Construction is now underway on a new 7,00 square-foot Library, located near the Drew Wellness and Cecil Tillis Centers. Richland Library held a groundbreaking this week for the new Edgewood Library location off Oak Street. The library announced…
Santee Cooper Chairman files lawsuit challenging Governor's push for removal
[gtxvideo vid='FCn5ZVhA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FCn5ZVhA.jpg' vtitle='Santee Cooper Chairman Files Files Lawsuit Challenging'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Chairman of Santee Cooper is fighting for his job in court. Leighton Lord filed a lawsuit Wednesday (12/14) challenging Governor Henry McMaster's effort to have…
Greg Alia Day is Honored
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Still No Final Plan for Confederate Flag
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Man Faces Charges: Accused of Exposing Himself
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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Deadline Is Dec. 15, Avoid Fines in 2018
[gtxvideo vid='4HXI6H04' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4HXI6H04.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_12_14_17_58_31'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The deadline for getting health insurance is quickly approaching and you want to make sure you’re covered for 2018. Otherwise you might be facing a pretty hefty fine. Many health insurance providers…
Man Wanted for Stealing More than 1,200 Gallons of Fuel
Calhoun Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Calhoun Co. investigators are searching for a man they say stole more than 1,200 gallons of diesel fuel. Investigators say it happened around 8:30 the night of December 10th at the Exxon on Caw Caw Highway…
New Manufacturing Facility Coming to SC Creating 500 New Jobs, say Officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A new manufacturing facility is coming to South Carolina, creating 500 new jobs. The Governor's office announced Stanley Black & Decker, a tool and storage company, will open the new manufacturing facility in York County. The new operations are…
Carolina's December commencement to feature U.S. Supreme Court justice
The University of S.C.'s December commencement exercises, Monday, December 18, will feature U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.
FDA Warning on Party Drugs
Columbia,SC. (WOLO) --- They may sound like a candy with names like Coco Loko, but the FDA says these substances are anything but sweet. This is one story every parent may want to see. [gtxvideo vid='u09MYKB1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u09MYKB1.jpg' vtitle='FDA Warning on…
The Latest: Sentencing Delayed in Lawmaker Corruption Case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Rep. Rick Quinn Jr. has become the third Republican lawmaker to plead guilty in a Statehouse corruption probe. Prosecutors said Wednesday they will ask for prison time…
National Guard Celebrates 381st Birthday
[gtxvideo vid='Vr2fc33u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vr2fc33u.jpg' vtitle='National Guard Celebrates 381st Birthday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Happy birthday to the National Guard. Wednesday (12/13) afternoon, the South Carolina Guard celebrated the National Guard's 381st birthday at the South Carolina Military Museum. Major General Robert…
Local Kids Help Harvest Hope
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Lindsey Graham Comments on Alabama Race
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Doug Jones Wins Alabama Senate Seat
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SCE&G Says Environmentalist Groups Have No Case In VC Summer Fallout
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday held another hearing on SCE&G’s rates at the Public Service Commission, but this time Friends of the Earth and the Sierra Club were going head to head with…
Rep. Rick Quinn Pleads Guilty to Misconduct in Office
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Now former representative Rick Quinn pleaded guilty to misconduct in office about a half hour ago. That is punishable by up to 1 year in prison. Charges against Richard…
Attempted murder suspect used blade in stabbing incident, Lexington authorities say
A 38-year-old Columbia man has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a Saturday night stabbing incident in Lexington County.
City of Columbia Announces Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are wondering when to set out your garbage during the Christmas season, the city of Columbia has released its holiday collection schedule. According to City of Columbia officials, the Solid Waste Division will have an…
Former dollar store building to become new library for Edgewood neighborhood
Richland Library will break ground on its latest project, Thursday; a conversion of an old Dollar General building into a new library for the Edgewood community of Columbia.
Pet of the Week: Meet 'Mo'
Columbia and Lexington Animal Services' Pet of the Week is a five-month-old, Domestic short-hair mix cat named 'Mo.'
Midlands Jewish Community Celebrates First Day of Hanukkah
December 12th is the first night Hanukkah, which is also known as the festival of lights. On Tuesday the Jewish community in the Midlands came together to mark the first night of Hanukkah…
White Four-Door Nissan Sought in Deadly Hit and Run
[gtxvideo vid='uTkiG3O0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uTkiG3O0.jpg' vtitle='White Four-Door Nissan Sought in Deadly Hit and Run'] FAIRFIELD, SC (WOLO) - Highway Patrol Troopers are looking for a white four-door Nissan in connection with a deadly hit and run Tuesday (12/12) morning. Investigators say Lamont…
Police Chase Ends with Wreck of Stolen Car
[gtxvideo vid='EBOyqHKb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EBOyqHKb.jpg' vtitle='Police Chase Ends with Wreck of Stolen Car'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A chase involving a reportedly stolen car ended in a crash involving multiple vehicles. Columbia Police say Tuesday (12/12) afternoon, a Columbia Police officer tried…
