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Bus Driver Charged With DUI on Route

Police claim a South Carolina bus driver has four time legal limit of alcohol in her system while students on board.

SC Department of Natural Resources Deploys Crews to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In another round of aid, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is sending teams to Texas. SC DNR Officials say Texas Parks and Wildlife requested the assistance. According to SC DNR, Officers will head to Texas Thursday, where…

McMaster Signs Two Executive Orders

Governor Henry McMaster Signs Executive Orders that could change who could be allowed into the State of South Carolina and another suspending a public servant.

RCSD: 81 Year Old Murdered During Robbery

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Richland County deputies say two men are in custody in connection with the murder of 81 year old Duaine Hamilton. Investigators say on August 22nd, Jason Randolph and Jeffery Simmons tried to steal two televisions from Sears…

Know Your Charities: Protect Yourself from Fraud in Wake of Harvey

As South Carolinians consider ways to donate to Hurricane Harvey victims, the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs is reminding you to be diligent.

Armed Homeowner Catches Suspect in Manhunt

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - An armed homeowner was able to keep a wanted man at bay as he waited for deputies to respond in Kershaw County, Tuesday. The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office said Christopher Cravets, 21, who was wanted…

Wednesday GMC Headlines

Stay in the know and check out a few of the stories we are monitoring for you on this Wednesday August 30th,

Possible Changes to Pension Plans

Governor Henry McMaster faces criticism as he proposes possible changes to the State's current Pension Plan.

Midlands Residents Head For Texas to Help in Harvey Aftermath

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A group of Midlands residents are traveling to Texas in the morning to help rescue people trapped in flood waters. "We lost a lot during our flood, we lost neighborhoods,"…

Lexington Man Charged with Disturbing School

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say a father is in custody after he tried to pick his daughter up from school early. Investigators say Timothy Browning became disruptive when tried to take his daughter home minutes before the…

Hurricane Harvey Relief: How You Can Help

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Hurricane Harvey: Evacuees Rescued in Houston

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Social Media Plays A Big Role In Relief Efforts In Texas

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- "It’s pretty amazing how the story can go deep and go far and can reach millions with a click on your smartphone," Dr. Heather Brandt said, who has studied social media's impact with the floods that…

SC Forestry Division, National Guard Lending a Hand in Texas After Hurricane Harvey

[gtxvideo vid='vJ3cAJkM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vJ3cAJkM.jpg' vtitle='SC Aid in Texas'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-The South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (HART) left for Dallas Tuesday. The team is made up of eight national guard soldiers and nine rescue swimmers. Another agency that left for…

Congressman Joe Wilson Rolls into Midlands on Bus Tour

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SC Army National Guard Deploys Aquatic Rescue Teams to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, the South Carolina Army National Guard deployed two Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams to Texas in support of Hurricane Harvey rescue operations. The teams left out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, they consist of eight Soldiers…

Governor McMaster Signs Order Sending State Aid to Texas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - South Carolina is sending more aid to Texas. Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster signed an executive order placing the South Carolina National Guard…

City of Columbia Plans Relief Efforts for Harvey Victims

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia mayor Steve Benjamin said Tuesday the city is working on plans to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey in Southeast Texas. Mayor Benjamin released this statement: Looking at the pictures and videos coming out…

Registered Sex Offender Arrested, Accused of Exposing Himself

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A man was arrested outside a Broad River Road Waffle House Sunday after deputies said he exposed himself in the parking lot. The Richland County Sheriff's Department…

Richland County Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 33-year-old Richland County man has been arrested on ten charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Joseph Hewitt Tuesday. Wilson said Internet Crimes Against…