Record Number Working in SC
It's better than just business as usual when it comes to getting a job in the Palmetto State. New numbers show South Carolina has hit record high on the job front.
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Mayor's Annual Breakfast Helps Those Hungry For a Cure
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- This morning hundreds of residents got to pig out for a good cause. Mayor Steve Benjamin hosted the Annual Isabel Law Breast Cancer Breakfast at City Hall. Proceeds…
SC Pride Celebrates 28th Year With Two-Day Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Pride says they are preparing for an event Columbia has never seen before. President Jeff March said getting ready to host a parade downtown at night…
Sumter Man Accused of Distributing Child Pornography
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Attorney General's Office says a Sumter man distributed child pornography. Alan Wilson says Loyal Thompson was arrested October 19th and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. If convicted, Thompson faces up to ten years in…
CFD Investigating House Fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Firefighters say six homes were damaged after a fire spread through a Northeast Columbia neighborhood. A spokesperson for the fire department says the fire began at this home on Brickingham Way and damaged the surrounding homes. No injuries…
Judge Orders 30 Days for Promoters and Colonial Life to Work on Issues Surrounding Refunds
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate over who is at fault and ultimately responsible for reimbursements to a Lil Wayne concert continued officially in court Thursday afternoon. Representatives for Colonial Life…
Last Weekend of SC State Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The last full weekend of the SC State Fair is underway and the midway is packed. The State Fair runs through Sunday, October 22. Plenty of fair goers are taking advantage of the weather to check it out.…
Famously Hot SC Pride to Debut Special Friday Night Parade And Concert Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— Famously Hot South Carolina Pride Parade & Festival returns in its 28th year on Friday, October 20, and Saturday, October 21, signaling the first two-day festival for the organization. Rapper Lil'…
Lexington Man Gets Life for August 2015 Murder
A man is sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of a Lexington man shot and killed during a 2015 murder robbery.
Legislative Audit Council Releases Report on Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - State auditors are criticizing the governing board of South Carolina's military college for a lack of diversity, secret meetings and being too involved in cadet discipline.…
Search for Shooting Suspects
The Richland County Sheriff's Department continues searching for suspects accused of shooting at a man after he refused to get in their car.
Children Battling Cancer Get Special Surprise At Palmetto Health Children's Hospital
[gtxvideo vid='FRlhyLad' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FRlhyLad.jpg' vtitle='LOVE YOUR MELON'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The company Love Your Melon has donated $2.6 million to pediatric cancer research and more than 110,000 hats to children with childhood cancers. Thursday, on "Love Your Melon Day", they gave out…
Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect accused of strong arm robbery before deputies say the suspect fled with stolen items from a clothing store.
Gov. McMaster Calls on SCANA to Cease Collections
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster is calling on SCANA to give rate-payers a refund in the wake of the abandonment of construction on two nuclear reactors at the VC Summer nuclear facility. In a letter to the company, Governor McMaster…
Mayor's Breast Cancer Breakfast Friday
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)– Get ready to grab breakfast and battle breast cancer, at the same time. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is once again hosting the Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast. It will take place from…
Rep. Joe Wilson Greets E.U. Ambassador
[gtxvideo vid='HsJNYUyc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HsJNYUyc.jpg' vtitle='Rep. Joe Wilson Greets Ambassador'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Congressman Joe Wilson is welcoming the European Union Ambassador to the U.S., to South Carolina Thursday. Thursday afternoon Wilson will meet with David O' Sullivan to participate in a business…
WEB EXTRA: Bottle Feeding Baby Camels
One of the new exhibits at this years South Carolina Sate Fair is http://camelkingdom.com/ This unique show offers information and insight into the "ships of the desert".
Family Connection SC Prepares for 18th Annual Buddy Walk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The 18th annual Buddy Walk is expecting a big crowd at Saluda Shoals Park this weekend. The family friendly advocacy effort raises money so Family Connection South Carolina can continue…
New Indictments in Statehouse Corruption Probe
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon Solicitor David Pascoe announced new indictments against a political consultant, two suspended lawmakers, two former state representatives as part of the investigation into corruption inside the Statehouse.…
Suspect Now Wanted in Murder Investigation
A woman accused of hitting a man with her car faces upgraded charges after Deputies say the victim died days after the being struck. Deputies hope you can help them track the suspect down.
Fair Visitors Share Favorite State Fair Childhood Memories
[gtxvideo vid='UQIT7y1R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UQIT7y1R.jpg' vtitle='OLD PEOPLE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant unveiled a new and improved website for senior services and caregivers in a very fitting way, on Senior Day at the State Fair. For those who attended…
Quorum Report: Hospitality Tax Use
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - This is the first story in a series partnering with online investigative journalism site Quorum Columbia. We're looking into how surplus tax dollars are being used at the…
Midlands School First To Implement "Project Read", SC Superintendent Visits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A program that is changing the way children learn to read and write is being is being implemented in the Midlands. It's called Project Read. The curriculum is organized…
Third Suspect Arrested in Orangeburg Co. Shooting
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a third suspect is in custody in connection with a September 26th shooting in Santee. Tyshon Johnson was arrested Tuesday at an Orangeburg business by the U.S. Marshal Service. Deputies say Johnson, Alphonso…
27 Arrested in Sumter Undercover Drug Operation
More than 20 people are behind bars accused in a 6 month undercover drug operation by Sumter County Police.
