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RCSD Shuts Down Club

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says his department shut down what he calls, an illegal sexually oriented business. A magistrate judge upheld the sheriff's request to deny 'Thee Whiskey Tavern' on Zimalcrest Drive a new business license.…

Police: Columbia Jeweler Purchased Stolen Items

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- All that glitters is not gold. Columbia Police say Gregory Gibson, owner of Gibson Jewelry on Rosewood Drive is charged with purchasing precious metals without a license. Investigators say Gibson purchased close to $150,000 worth of gold,…

Report: SC 9th Fattest State in the Country

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The holidays are coming and for a lot of us that means food. Lots and Lots of food. But don't gobble up too much of that turkey. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina is the 9th fattest state…

Charleston Church "Reliving Night of Tragedy" after TX Shooting

[gtxvideo vid='cM4SzgXw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cM4SzgXw.jpg' vtitle='Charleston Church \"Reliving Night of Tragedy\" after TX'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - For one South Carolina church family, Sunday's (11/5) shooting in Texas hits close to home. Members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston are sending…

Superintendent Gets 3 Percent Raise

A Lexington School District One Superintendent gets a raise after a spokesperson for the school board says Gregory Little exceeded expectations during his first year in office.

SC Senator Accused of DUI

Hear what a SC Senator is saying about a weekend accident that led to a DUI charge, and what the victim says she saw moments after the crash.

Suspects Wanted for Armed Robbery

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies are looking for two teens they say robbed someone and then fired shots into the victim's car. Investigators say on October 28th Quintrell Morris and Dakwan Boston pointed a gun at the victim…

Honor the Dream Food Drive Begins

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--You have a chance to make sure no one goes hungry during the holidays. The City of Columbia and Harvest Hope kicked off their annual Doctor Martin Luther King 'Honor the Dream' food drive. The drive is held…

Riverbanks Zoo Gets Ready for 'Lights Before Christmas' to Shine

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to light up the Zoo! Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo kicks off Saturday, November 18. This is the 30th anniversary season of Lights Before Christmas. According to Zoo officials, the dazzling display will features nearly…

City of Columbia Set to Host Annual Veterans Day Parade

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Honoring those who fought for our freedom, that's the missions of the City of Columbia's annual Veterans Day parade. According to the city, it's one of the Southeast’s largest Veterans Day Parades and it will take place…

Time to think about Thanksgiving Travel

(AP) _ Get ready for bigger airport crowds over Thanksgiving this year. The main trade group for U.S. airlines predicts that 28.5 million Americans will fly over a 12-day period around the holiday, an increase of 3 percent over last…

U.S. Businesses add 235,00- Jobs in October

WASHINGTON (AP) _ U.S. businesses added a solid 235,000 jobs in October, according to a private survey, partly reflecting a rebound from the previous month when hiring was held back…

No. 1 Georgia edges Carolina, 24-10

Jake Fromm proved he could pass today as his two touchdown passes lead the Bulldogs to another Georgia win this season. South Carolina had its three game winning streak snatched as the Bulldogs continue undefeated, 9-0.

No. 4 Clemson holds off no. 20 NC State, 38-31

The No. 4 Clemson football team handed No. 20 NC State its first ACC loss of the year on Saturday, defeating the Wolfpack 38-31 at Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday. With the win, Clemson improved to 8-1 overall and 6-1 in the ACC, while NC State slipped to 6-3 on the year and 4-1 in conference play.

Carolina Craftsmen's Christmas Classic at Fairgrounds

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Annual Craftsmen’s Christmas Classic returns to the State fairgrounds for another craft show event. The show will take place in the Goodman and newly renovated Cantey buildings. It will feature over three hundred exhibitors coming from more than…

Edventure Children's Museum: Storybook Ball

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Edventure Children's Museum is taking your favorite fairy tales and bringing them to life for the Annual Storybook Ball. The event will allow kids and some kids at heart to step into a world of wonder…

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