Lawmakers Question Trooper Rides
Some Lawmakers want to know how much time State Troopers spend giving free rides for special events. Find out what the House Committee members found out here.
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Blue Ribbon School Named
Brockman Elementary School celebrates being named a blue ribbon school.
Anonymous Resident Wins 2 Million in Lottery
Christmas has come early for one avid lottery player who says they want to remain anonymous after a big pay day.
Utility Ratepayer Protection Bills Move Forward to House Judiciary Committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Six pre-filed bills designed to make sure project shutdowns never have the same impact as the V.C. Summer failure received favorable report in the House Utility Ratepayer…
DHEC Confirms First Flu Death of Season in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina has recorded the first flu death of the season, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC announced Tuesday, that the death was in the Upstate region. "Sadly, an individual from the Upstate region…
Muslim Marine Travels Country Challenging Others To 'Ask Anything'
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Mansoor Shams was on Main Street answering any and all questions regarding being muslim, a marine, and how he is able to love his country and his faith. "South Carolina has a special affiliation for…
Annual Christmas Tree Set up on State House Grounds
[gtxvideo vid='gA8s9QS3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gA8s9QS3.jpg' vtitle='Annual Christmas Tree Set up on State House Grounds'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina's official Christmas tree has landed just across the street from the ABC Columbia Studio. The 35-foot-tall White Fir comes from a tree…
USC, Clemson Out for Blood in Rivalry Blood Drive
[gtxvideo vid='1rUHrJVp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1rUHrJVp.jpg' vtitle='Carolina, Clemson Out for Blood in Rivalry Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The Gamecocks and Tigers are out for blood! Two weeks ahead of the big rivalry game each University is asking fans to roll up…
$2 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Sumter
[gtxvideo vid='6RDF0WkT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6RDF0WkT.jpg' vtitle='$2 Million Winning Lottery Ticket Sold in Sumter'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO) - If you recently purchased a lottery ticket in Sumter, if you have friends or even that distant cousin who lives there, listen up. The SC…
First Look at SC Real ID Required by 2020
[gtxvideo vid='GE54PNZ9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GE54PNZ9.jpg' vtitle='First Look at SC Real ID Required by 2020'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - We have a first look at what South Carolina's new drivers licenses will look like. Monday (11/13), the South Carolina DMV released images of…
Midlands Organization Needs Your Help Supplying Needs for the Homeless
[gtxvideo vid='yEX9w4tt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yEX9w4tt.jpg' vtitle='Be Kind Be Great'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One local group is working hard to feed hot meals to Columbia's homeless community but they need your help to take their efforts to the next level. Be Kind Be…
Reward Offered in CSX Train Derailment in Kershaw County
LUGOFF, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities have increased their reward to $25,000 to find the person who intentionally left a bulldozer on train tracks in South Carolina and caused a train to derail. Kershaw County deputies have said 12 of the…
LCSD: Suspect Inappropriately Touched Victim
Lexington Co, S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies say they have identified a man wanted for inappropriately touching someone at a gas station. This is surveillance video released by the department. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says it happened at Murphy Express on…
Gamecocks, Tigers Get Prime Time Slot
The Gamecocks and Tigers will renew their annual grudge match under the lights in Williams Brice Stadium.
'Feed an Officer' campaign returns to honor Officer Greg Alia
Midlands residents are asked to support our Heroes in Blue during the organization's 3rd annual Feed an Officer campaign.
Roommate Charged in Student's Death Near S. Carolina Campus
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -Authorities say a student at a South Carolina university was shot and killed by his roommate at an apartment complex near campus. Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies tell local media outlets 21-year-old Andrew Sanders Jr. of Savannah,…
Man Dies After Being Hit by Car in Columbia
Richland County, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner has identified the person who died after being hit by a car on Friday night. The crash happened at 8:00 p.m. in the 7000 block of Garners Ferry Road, Columbia. Al Rogers Higgins,…
Three-peat! Clemson claims division again, topping rival FSU
Florida State had been the only program in ACC history to ever win three-straight division championships. Until Saturday night.
Gamecocks Finish Second in SEC East with 28-20 Win Over Florida
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Jake Bentley threw for 249 yards and ran for two touchdowns to lead South Carolina to a 28-20 win over Florida on Saturday.
Senator Lindsey Graham Says Roy Moore Should "Step Aside" if Sexual Assault Allegations are True
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham added his voice to the list of lawmakers giving their take on U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore. Senator Lindsey Graham says he finds the allegations…
Walmart Salutes Veterans
Retail giant Walmart says it's doing as promised by hiring thousands of Veterans.
Steve Bannon Speaks at Citadel as Gubernatorial Candidates Seek Support
[gtxvideo vid='xcAiBTuD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xcAiBTuD.jpg' vtitle='Bannon Speaks at Citadel'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - Three candidates in South Carolina are seeking Steve Bannon's, the controversial former White House Security Advisor, support in the upcoming gubernatorial race. The candidates attended an event with Bannon…
Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested
Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---A suspect in a Five Points sexual assault is in custody. Police say Darius Nelson was arrested last night by the Department's Fugitive Task Force. Authorities say Nelson forced a woman to a secluded area on Saluda…
Claflin University Student Shot and Killed in Near-Campus Apartments
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - A student at Claflin University was shot and killed Friday (11/10) morning according to University officials. The school identified the victim as Dravious Terry, a senior business…
SCE&G: Equipment Failure Causes Power Outage
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Many in downtown Columbia were in the dark for a few minutes Friday afternoon. A spokesperson for SCE&G says an equipment failure caused more than 8,000 customers to lose power. Traffic signals were also out in the…
