Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--(AP) _ Leaders of both Democrats and Republicans in the South Carolina Senate are calling for a special session of the Legislature to deal with the abandonment of two nuclear reactors under construction. Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - As the state prepares to welcome upwards of one million people come solar eclipse weekend, the City of Columbia has released its plan for parking downtown. The parking services division says Saturday, August 19 through Monday,…
[gtxvideo vid='Ny2gHmhL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ny2gHmhL.jpg' vtitle='sidewalk sale'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In conjunction with South Carolina's sales tax-free shopping weekend, a couple of Columbia neighborhoods are encouraging you to keep your money local. Five Points and Devine Street merchants are teaming up…
Get ready to go back to school can be a daunting task Especially when parents don't have the finances to help their child start successfully. With the help of some community leaders, one non profit organization is hoping to change that, one child at a time.
[gtxvideo vid='GiFcQNHR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GiFcQNHR.jpg' vtitle='Solar Eclipse Driving Tips'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina Public Safety Officials are giving out tips like "Don't look at the sun while driving." Emergency officials say that might seem like common sense, but the August 21…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- WARN is an acronym for the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification act. The federal law took effect in the late 80s to offer protection to workers affected by mass…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Last year Spirit Communications Park turned purple to honor the life and music of Prince, this year the team will do the same for his late drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Purple Game 2.0 will take…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The time is now if you want to stake out your tailgating spot outside of Williams-Brice Stadium for the upcoming football season. Parking spaces in the fairgrounds went on sale to the general public Thursday. The spaces…
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[gtxvideo vid='xUPhV7rz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xUPhV7rz.jpg' vtitle='ICYMI: Artists for Africa Inspiring Kids with Dance'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - "Artists for Africa" sets out to inspire kids with dance. The organization was created by former Columbia ballet dancer, Cooper Rust, five years ago in…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina will be the epicenter of the total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. "We’re always prepared to deal with disasters and things like that throughout the state, but…
[gtxvideo vid='X0O7on1P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X0O7on1P.jpg' vtitle='Shooting Investigation on Villa Ct in Lexington'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies continue to search for answers in connection with a shooting on Villa Court. According to Deputies, the victim was in stable condition after surgery.…
[gtxvideo vid='GxOU4zqn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GxOU4zqn.jpg' vtitle='Governor Launches \"Employ SC\" Initiative for Job Loss'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has launched a new project aimed at helping the thousands of workers who lost jobs due to the Nuclear Reactor decision.…
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Small Business Development Center will host a series of upcoming programs, for small businesses affected by the layoffs at VC Summer Nuclear Plant in Jenkinsville. The tools are meant to help small business…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Make sure your child heads back to school this fall prepared. Molina Healthcare of South Carolina, along with Wateree Community Action Organization, will be handing out 2,000 free school supplies kits, packed in backpacks, at a…
[gtxvideo vid='gVi1tFaH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gVi1tFaH.jpg' vtitle='Church Property'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - South Carolina's Supreme Court says the dozens of parishes that split with the Episcopal Church can leave but can't take valuable real estate with them. The State Supreme court issued the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Living in the famously hot city can be dangerous if you don't take the right precautions;…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a Wednesday night collision in Lexington County. Troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--A hit and run in Sumter Tuesday night has left the victim in critical condition. Officers responded to Purdy St. Tuesday night after someone called about a man in the road. So far no one has come forward…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say an argument lead to a shooting at Dutch Square Mall. Investigators say Derrick Randolph injured the victim after a fight he started. If you know where Randolph is call the Columbia Police Department or…
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Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)-- In Newberry a man is accused of strangling his brother to death. Police say they responded to a home on Holloway St. just after one Wednesday morning after they say an argument lead Joseph Graham to kill…
Lexington, Co., S.C.(WOLO)--Lexington County deputies say they responded to a home on Villa Court off of Emanuel Church Rd around 8pm Thursday night. No word on what sparked the incident. Deputies say the victim is in stable condition. Photo…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to make the biggest school day, the best, with a kindergarten celebration. Countdown to Kindergarten is being held Friday, August 4, 5-8 p.m. at EdVenture Children‘s Museum. The museum is inviting all rising kindergartners and their families to…
