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Lawmakers Reflect on Achievements as Regular Session Ends

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- As the regular session comes to an end Thursday, lawmakers say they are proud of every thing they were able to accomplish but there is still so much…

Riverbanks Officials Trying to Cope with Death of Infant Gorilla

[gtxvideo vid='sUkJL3j6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sUkJL3j6.jpg' vtitle='Riverbanks Officials React to Death of Infant Gorilla'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tragic news out of Riverbanks Zoo as workers, and visitors, mourn the loss of the Zoo’s first infant gorilla. The infant gorilla was born in the breech…

No charges to be filed in fatal April boating incident on Lake Murray

No criminal charges will be filed for the boating fatality that took place on Lake Murray last month.

Loopholes in SC's public records law could be closed

Legislation closing loopholes in South Carolina's open records law is poised to becoming law, but without a key provision that would have enabled the public to get data from obstinate government agencies without hiring a lawyer.

Zoo 'heartbroken' over loss of infant gorilla

Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is mourning the loss of the Zoo's first infant gorilla.

Business leaders thank legislators for road-funding law

Business leaders are thanking legislators for "finally'' passing a law that eventually provides $630 million annually for repairing South Carolina's crumbling roadways.

Veteran Newberry deputy credited with saving life of 'unresponsive' woman

A Newberry County Deputy Sheriff is being credited with saving a woman’s life after finding her unresponsive in her living room.

Teen charged with killing mother

Police in South Carolina have arrested a 19-year-old man and charged him with killing his mother.

Riders Remember while Riding

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--On June 19 2013, motorcycle lover and Richland County Sheriff's Department Sergeant Derek El Dada and his wife, Leigh, were on an evening ride near Lake Murray, when a car crossed the center line, striking their bike,…

UPDATE: Teen found after being reported missing

A 14-year-old reported missing has been found safe, according to authorities.

AAA Carolinas Reacts to SC Roads Bill Passage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- AAA Carolinas is reacting to the impact of the passage of the roads bill on South Carolina's highways. AAA Carolinas released a statement applauding the legislature for doing what they say is best for South Carolina and…

Drivers Have Mixed Feelings After Roads Funding Bill Becomes Law

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A gas tax spike to increase south Carolina roads is getting mixed reviews from residents. While the fight over fuel is over, the road to recovery for South Carolina pavement…

South Carolina Senate and House Override Governor's Roads Bill Veto

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- By a vote of 95 to 18 in the house and a vote of 32 to 12 in the Senate, the he roads bill passed overwhelmingly Wednesday,…

Richland County Searches for Missing Teen

The Richland County Sheriff's Department needs help finding this missing teen they say has not been seen in more than a week.

Postal Service, citing losses, seeks higher stamp prices

The U.S. Postal Service is hoping it can soon raise stamp prices by a penny or more.

Coroner releases cause of death of suspect in officer-involved shooting

The Lexington County Coroner has released the autopsy results of the man killed in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning.

Argument leads to fatal shooting, suspect in custody

A 41-year-old man is behind bars charged in the shooting death of man Tuesday afternoon.

Richland Recycles Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to recycle, for free. The Richland County Solid Waste & Recycling, S.C. Department of Agriculture, local and regional businesses are hosting a Richland Recycle Day. If you are interested, here is the information from County…