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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) ---Aย  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…

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…

Veterans Day Freebies

Several businesses across the Midlands are offering special deals and other freebies for veterans tomorrow. Here are some of those offers: Buffalo Wild Wings: Free wings and fries Circle K: Free polar pop Chuck E Cheese's: Free pizza Cracker Barrel:…

Armed Robbery Suspect on the Loose

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a suspect wanted for the armed robbery of a Two Notch Road Business.

New V.A.L.O.R. Program Helps Service Members With All Legal Needs

[gtxvideo vid='KQb6WHCj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KQb6WHCj.jpg' vtitle='VALOR']   Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is known for being a great state for service men and women, but the Attorney General unveiled a new program to make it even better. Members of 10 different organizations…

SLED Investigating Lexington County Inmate Death

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - SLED authorities are investigating the death of an inmate in Lexington County, according to the Sheriff's Department. The coroner identified the woman as 38-year-old Aisha Jamilah Abdul-Khaliq. The LCSD said Abdul-Khaliq collapsed while being booked into…

Councilwoman Devine on Re-Election

One day after winning her re-election, Councilwoman Tameika Isaac-Devine opens up during an At Large Open house on making a difference in the lives of her constituents and meeting residents in the City she serves.

Several SC Schools Voted Healthiest

Several Richland County Schools re getting some recognition for keeping your children healthy. Find out what's being done and why they are getting the honor.

Freebies For Veterans

Various venues get ready to salute our military men and women who have and continue to protect our freedoms. Check out these free meals you can snag with proof of military duty.

1 Arrested, Another Wanted in Armed Robbery, Shooting Case

[gtxvideo vid='K1W4NX5i' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K1W4NX5i.jpg' vtitle='1 Arrested, AnothWanted in Armed Robbery, Shooting Case'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Investigators say Dakwan Boston was arrested Tuesday (11/8) for an October 28 incident on Grey Bark Drive. Deputies say Boston and Quintrell Morris robbed a…

Club La Roice Fire Investigated

Columbia, SC (WOLO) The owner of a local club says he thinks he has been targeted after a car fill of cans of gasoline drove into his business sparking a blaze. The fire remains under investigation, as the business remains…

Student Assaulted During SAT Prep Course

[gtxvideo vid='nWNuDnJD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nWNuDnJD.jpg' vtitle='STUDENT ASSAULTED']   columbia, SC (WOLO)-- A SAT Prep instructor is facing assault and battery charges after deputies say he hit one of the students on the back of the head.ย ย According to the Lexington County Sheriffโ€™s report,…

Overturned Vehicle Causing Traffic Delays on I-77

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- An overturned vehicle is blocking traffic on I-77. Columbia Fire officials say the accident is on I-77 North bound at the 12 mile marker. As of now, one lane is blocked. First responders are on scene. It it…

Lexington Couple Goes Viral With Pregnancy Announcement

[gtxvideo vid='PeHo4koL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PeHo4koL.jpg' vtitle='viral couple'] LEXINGTON. SC (WOLO)- A video of a Lexington couple's pregnancy announcement has gathered over 600,000 views on Facebook. Sabrina Clendenin convinced her husband Jordan to "submit a video audition" to Family Feud and surprised him…

The election brings some surprised in the Midlands and nationally

[gtxvideo vid='0sLnTnZc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0sLnTnZc.jpg' vtitle='Seawright'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-President of Blueprint Strategy Antjuan Seawright joined Tyler Ryan on Good Morning Columbia to talk about the outcome of some of the key races across the country as well as locally. You can find…

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