Saying goodbye after a decade: Mayor declares "Alicia Barnes Day" in Columbia
Longtime ABC Columbia News anchor Alicia Barnes said goodbye, Thursday, after ten years serving viewers in the Midlands.
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SC House passes bill to help cut customers' bills after failed nuclear project
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina lawmakers voted 107 to 1 today to pass a measure that would allow SCE&G customers to stop paying for the failed VC Summer project, but they…
Skincare Basics: Benefits of a Hydro-Facial
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State Senators give green light to electric chair executions
[gtxvideo vid='qQKDVbNY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qQKDVbNY.jpg' vtitle='State Senators give green light to electric chair execu'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO, AP) - The South Carolina Senate has agreed to bring back the electric chair as a means of execution in the state. The Senate voted…
Another Finalist for Teacher of the Year
Another Midlands teacher has been recognized for their work inside the classroom and is now in the running for teacher of the year.
Colite International expansion
A sign manufacturer is bring some big business to Richalnd County
CPD search for woman in connection with robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department investigators need your help identifying a woman wanted for stealing packages off of the front porch of a home in East Columbia yesterday (3/6). Investigators released surveillance video (below) of a female stealing…
Vehicles damaged by thrown objects along interstate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department is currently investigating several incidents of vehicles being damaged by thrown objects on Interstate-126. The incidents were reported yesterday at 7 p.m. on I-126 East (Exit 106) & at Colonial Life Boulevard. Four…
SC House Advances Bill Cutting Customer Bills Over Failed Nuke Project
Columbia, S.C. (AP, WOLO)--South Carolina lawmakers have advanced a measure aimed at drawing down utility bills in the wake of a nuclear construction project failure that's already cost ratepayers billions. The House voted 107-1 Wednesday to give second reading to…
UPDATE: Orangeburg teen back home after being reported missing
The family of an Orangeburg teen who was reported missing says the girl is now home.
RCSD deputies say man led them on a car chase before crashing into front porch
A man has been taken into custody following a brief car chase with local law enforcement.
St. Pat's in Five Points Kicks off Fountain Dye and Dancing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and…
New Study on Opioids
[gtxvideo vid='jHIlnMUM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jHIlnMUM.jpg' vtitle='New Study on Opioids'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The battle against the abuse of opioids rages on across the Country and in the State and a new study shows... the drug isn't too effective. Information published by…
Man charged with criminal solicitation, accused of wanting to cannibalize a child
A man is accused of soliciting a under cover officer, asking if she would be his sex slave and according to authorities said he wanted to eat a child.
Famously Hot Dating Spots in The Soda City
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Calling all bachelors and bachelorettes in Columbia. The hit show might be over but you can still take a page out of the playbook with the perfect places to wine and…
Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Killing His Children
A Lexington man accused of killing his five children before dumping them in a field in another state gets his trial date.
Teen charged for bringing weapon and drugs to school
14 year old Irmo Middle School student is accused of bringing a weapon and drugs to school in his backpack Tuesday morning.
Five Teachers Surprised As Superintendent Molly Spearman Announces State Teacher Of The Year Finalists
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- State Superintendent Molly Spearman is making her rounds surprising five teachers with $10 thousand dollars. The cash is not bad, but there is a lot more. A big bouquet of Balloons, flowers,…
Planned Parenthood supporters rally against personhood bill at the statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Dozens of women came to the statehouse Tuesday to speak out against a senate bill that would outlaw abortion. Planned Parenthood supporters say this bill would ban…
Richland county man arrested on child pornography charges
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Officials say, Gilbert Baco, 71, of Columbia, SC, has been arrested on twelve charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) which led…
Police need help finding missing Orangeburg teen
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information that may lead to locating a missing teen. Family members of 14 year-old, Jamella Houser, reported her as having gone missing on Sunday. Houser is known…
SC Department of Corrections Arrest Corrections Officer
A corrections officer is on the wrong side of the law after he is accused of taking bribes from an inmate.
City of Cayce announces major economic and community development project
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) - Wednesday (3/7) at 10:30 a.m. the City of Cayce is set to break ground on a major Community/Economic Development project. Cayce is partnering with Lambert Architecture + Construction Services to unveil details of the project at an…
Lottery Ticket Worth $25K for Life Sold in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Someone in the Midlands is getting a serious pay raise. The folks at the South Carolina Education Lottery say someone purchased a Lucky for Life ticket worth $25,000 a year for life or a one time cash…
Survey: Clinton, SC Among Worst Towns for College Basketball Fans
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The NCAA tournament is right around the corner but not everyone is so mad about March Madness. According to wallethub.com, out of 289 cities, Clinton, SC, home of Presbyterian College was the second worst for college basketball…
