Trump Tackles Health Care Bill
The White House gets one step closer to overhauling the current health care bill, but will they be able to get the votes needed to get it to pass? Click here to find out the latest.
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Midlands Gives Parking Lot Picnic
Midlands Gives and you can come out and get in on the action during various events being held throughout the day Tuesday May 2nd,
Rainbow Int'l Restoration Fundraiser
Blythewood, SC. (WOLO) --- They come from different walks of life, and varied circumstances, but have one connection they would prefer not to have. They are living with terminal Cancer. Three young women ages 29 to 37 are the recipients…
Midlands Gives Online Fundraising Underway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The time to give is here. The Midlands is participating in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge which kicked off at midnight. This is the fourth annual…
Stolen Bethel AME Historical Marker Returned to Dept. of Archives and History
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Historical Marker Coordinator Dr. Ehren Foley says he was surprised when learned Bethel AME's marker was waiting for him at his office. "Monday morning I had a voicemail message…
More Than 300 Nonprofits to Benefit From Midlands Gives
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The largest charitable fundraisers in South Carolina raises money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. One of the non profits who will be benefiting from Midlands Gives…
Worker Dies at SC Paper Mill
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 60-year-old employee has died while working at a South Carolina paper mill. The Charleston County Coroner's Office identified the dead worker as Lawrence Shiner of Moncks Corner. He was killed Sunday night…
Government Shutdown Averted
[gtxvideo vid='QThcRIG0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QThcRIG0.jpg' vtitle='Government Shutdown Averted'] ABC NEWS--The Government has avoided a shutdown after congress reached a last minute deal that could fund most government operations through September. ABC'S Janae Norman takes a look at the deal and what it…
Police: Search for Missing Pregnant SC Teen Continues
[gtxvideo vid='RdDJVCya' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RdDJVCya.jpg' vtitle='Police: Search for Missing Pregnant SC Teen Continues'] AIKEN, SC (AP)-- (WOLO) - Aiken County Investigators say they're searching for a missing pregnant teenager. The Aiken Department of Public Safety said in a news release that 13-year-old Irma…
Sinking lane closes I-26 west lane in southern SC
South Carolina construction crews have closed a westbound lane on Interstate 26 between Charleston and Columbia after the roadway settled and dropped at least 2 inches.
Gun thief caught on homeowner's surveillance cam, deputies say
Deputies say thanks to a homeowner's surveillance system they have images of a wanted burglary suspect.
Former trooper charged with criminal sexual conduct with young girl
A former State Trooper is charged with two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after authorities say he engaged in sexual battery with a 13-year-old girl.
Proposed Cuts Impacting Kids
From playing outside on the playground to stretching out on the carpet, children are exposed to a lot more environmental hazards than the average adult. Proposed changes to the EPA's budget may not do anything to help that. Click here to find out why.
City Shelter to Host Cinco De 'Meow' Pet Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. According to the City, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco…
South Carolina Accepts Applications to Hunt Alligators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Among the advice that South Carolina is giving to potential alligator hunters is this: never assume that an alligator is dead. That's the advice from the state…
Mayor Benjamin Receives National Award For Leadership During 2015 Flood
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and accept his award for the 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery…
Stabbing Victim Sent to Hospital, Uncooperative With Deputies
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital Sunday morning. Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call in the 8500 block of Old Percival Road at 4:00am. Deputies say they…
Overnight Fire Causes $250K in Damages, 2 Displaced
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department spent the overnight hours battling a blaze that caused nearly $300,000 worth of damage. Fire officials responded to a home in the 5100 block of Colonial Drive at 3:30am Sunday. Upon arrival fire was…
Robertson is New Leader of South Carolina Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Political strategist Trav Robertson is the new leader of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Media outlets report Robertson was elected chairman at the party's convention Saturday with 66 percent…
Scott Thorpe Elected SCDP Third Vice Chair
The South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention has elected Scott Thorpe to serve as State Party Third Vice Chair. Scott Thorpe has spent the last decade working in Democratic politics professionally and personally. Starting with Howard Dean's presidential campaign in…
SC Democratic Party Holding Palmetto Blue Dinner and Convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The head of the Democratic National Committee is the keynote speaker of a South Carolina Democratic Party fundraiser. Tom Perez delivered the address at Friday night's inaugural Blue Palmetto Dinner at the Medallion Center in Columbia.…
SC DOT Memorial Held in Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='k8ENDgMm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/k8ENDgMm.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Memorial Held in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Transportation held a memorial Friday to honor those who lost their lives on the job. DOT Officials urged all drivers to remain cautious…
Police: Sumter Mom and Children Test Positive for Meth
[gtxvideo vid='UpCjpj5W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UpCjpj5W.jpg' vtitle='Police: Sumter Mom and Children Test Positive for Meth'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- A Sumter woman is accused of unlawful neglect of a child. Sumter deputies say the Sumter woman and her children tested positive for drugs. Investigators say…
Local Foundation Gets Ready for Annual Midlands Gives Challenge
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- May 2, 2017 marks the fourth year our area will take part in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online event that encourages people to donate to charitable causes. Central Carolina…
Furloughs for 200 Blue Cross, Blue Shield SC Employees
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- 200 employees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina are off of the job beginning Monday. ABC Columbia News received an anonymous call Friday from an employee who said they were notified of a mandatory…
