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Vista Shooting Victim Speaks Out After Maleik Houseal's Hearing
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Maleik Houseal was wheeled before a judge who ruled there was sufficient evidence for probable cause, which means Houseal will appear in court again. While in court we heard from an investigator who says Houseal and his brother…
Deputies Respond to Elementary School for Student with Gun
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - An unloaded BB gun was confiscated from a 9-year-old student Monday (10/23) at Shaw Heights Elementary School in Sumter County, according to the Sheriff's Office there. A news release from SCSO Monday afternoon says Deputies were…
Headliner Named for Famously Hot New Year
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--It's almost time for the state's largest New Year's Eve celebration-- Famously Hot New Year! This year's headliner is singer-songwriter Elle King. Other performers include the Nappy Roots, and Fat Rat Da Czar. The free--full length outdoor concert…
Governor McMaster proposes end to sanctuary cities
Governor Henry McMaster announces push for a new law to make sure no parts of South Carolina become Sanctuary Cities and would require municipalities to prove it annually.
SC State Fair: Fond Memories and Attendance
[gtxvideo vid='ruUYLB0k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ruUYLB0k.jpg' vtitle='SC State Fair: Fond Memories'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The SC State Fair officially wrapped up Sunday night, but before the lights went out the midway was packed. The fair closed its' gates Sunday Night after a 12 day…
Dining on the Gervais Street Bridge, Really
[gtxvideo vid='q8E8LGIn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/q8E8LGIn.jpg' vtitle='Dining on the Gervais Street Bridge'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Gervais Street Bridge was shut down Sunday, here's why. Talk about dinner with a view and a great cause. If you didn't get a chance to dine on…
A Zombie Experience in Cayce promises scares for a great cause
[gtxvideo vid='jyGX7aZh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jyGX7aZh.jpg' vtitle='Hall of Horrors'] CAYCE SC (WOLO)--It has been the better part of four decades that people have flocked to the Cayce-West Columbia Junior Chamber headquarters just off 12th Street in late October to have the heck scared…
Get Festive With Flying Saucer During 'Hallo-Week'
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Flying Saucer in Columbia is cooking up some spooky potions to get you into the Halloween spirit. During "Hallo-Week, the restaurant will be hosting Halloween themed events leading up to…
Inmate Found Dead at South Carolina Jail: Authorities Investigating
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at a South Carolina jail. The Charleston County Sheriff's Office says that a deputy was making rounds at the county jail sometime after 6 a.m. Saturday when he…
2017 SC State Fair Ends 12 Day Run
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The SC State Fair officially wrapped up Sunday night but before the lights went out, the midway was packed. The State Fair has been in town since October 11th. According to officials, attendance this year was 427,466. The…
SC Unemployment Rate: By the Numbers
[gtxvideo vid='spd67LOS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/spd67LOS.jpg' vtitle='SC Unemployment Rate :By the Numbers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--More and more of your neighbors are working. The SC Department of Employment and Workforce on Friday, announced a record, nearly two point two million people have jobs in…
Troopers: Pedestrian Hit Twice on Interstate 77
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - A pedestrian crossing Interstate 77 in South Carolina has died after being hit by two cars. South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Joe Hovis tells media outlets the incident happened around 5:30 a.m. Sunday near Rock…
Gas Prices Down Again at the Pump in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news if you are filling up at the pump. Gas prices are down again, for mid-October. According to GasBuddy, the average price for gas in Columbia has fallen 7 cents per gallon over the last week.…
18th Annual Buddy Walk Underway in Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Grab your tennis shoes for a good time and a good cause. The 18th annual Buddy Walk is Sunday at Saluda Shoals Park from 1pm-5pm. Organizers say the family friendly effort raises money so 'Family Connection South Carolina'…
House Utility Committee to Hold Additional Hearings on VC Summer Project
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--House Utility Ratepayer Committee Lawmakers will hold two additional hearings in October, in response to the VC Summer Nuclear project fallout. The committee was created back in August, in response to the failed nuclear construction project at VC Summer.…
City Holds Hampton Park Groundbreaking Ceremony
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will soon welcome visitors to a new phase at Hampton park. The City Parks & Recreation Department was set to host a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the new community center at Hampton Park…
York County Body Found
Police need your help identifying the body of a woman found in York County.
Halloween Pet Adoption Special: Columbia and Lexington
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking for a furry friend, and a spooky good deal? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is set to host a Halloween Pet Adoption Special. According to City officials, the adoption fees will be reduced to $31. All…
Five Points Chili Cook off
Here's something that will warm your weekend up, and we're not talking about the weather.
Student Built Coasters
Students at a local elementary school ride their imagination to new heights.
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.
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…
