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South Carolina Snake Bites up 30 Percent in 2017

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Unseasonably warm weather has allowed people to get outside more often this year. That may explain why reports of snake bites have increased 30 percent in South Carolina from this time a year ago. Jill Michels, Managing…

2 Arrested After Drones Found at SC Prison

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Two men have been arrested after authorities say they tried to fly drones carrying contraband materials into a medium-security South Carolina prison. Warrants provided to The Associated Press show two…

5th Congressional District Election Results

[gtxvideo vid='EYWtAR5T' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EYWtAR5T.jpg' vtitle='5th Congressional District Election Results'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Primary results in the seat to replace former Congressman Mick Mulvaney is now a race involving three candidates. In Tuesday's Primary Vote, Archie Parnell won the democratic nomination with 74…

RCSD: Elderly man spit on, suspect in custody

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 22-year-old man accused of spitting on a elderly man is in custody. Daniel Harris turned himself into investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department Wednesday and is charged…

Deputies: Suspect stole hat, punched store employee

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a black male who is accused of stealing a hat and then punched a store employee who tried to intervene. Just after 2 p.m. on March 5 at…

Rosewood Neighborhood Prepares for Thousands of People, Crawfish

[gtxvideo vid='LsVMp9se' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LsVMp9se.jpg' vtitle='rosewood crawfish fest'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The twelfth annual Rosewood Crawfish festival will bring 10,000 pounds of crawfish, and more than 10,000 people to the Columbia neighborhood Saturday. Dave Britt, the executive director the of the Rosewood…

New Bill on SC Public Records

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill strengthening South Carolina's public records law by reducing fees and wait times for documents again faces opposition in the Senate. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance the legislation to the Senate floor.…

Parnell, Runoff Results in Dist. 5 Primary

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The race to replace former Congressman Mick Mulvaney is down to three candidates. In Tuesday's District 5 primary vote on the democratic side Archie Parnell won with an overwhelming 74% of the vote. For the GOP…

SC Arts Awards

[gtxvideo vid='SN80cnoR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SN80cnoR.jpg' vtitle='SC Arts Awards'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Arts were celebrated at the State House. Tuesday marked the annual SC Arts Awards. The Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts and the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage…

Picnic Time at Midlands Gives

[gtxvideo vid='pAuQJ81e' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pAuQJ81e.jpg' vtitle='Picnic Time at Midlands Gives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Midlands Gives is underway until Midnight Tuesday and folks are hosting a picnic for the online blitz. You can come out and get in on a little bit of fun…

COMET Transit Unveils New Bus

[gtxvideo vid='Cw5Jpb4k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Cw5Jpb4k.jpg' vtitle='COMET Transit Unveils New City Bus'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The city's bus transit system is celebrating it's 150th anniversary. Tuesday the COMET unveiled it's newest bus, ready to roll. The new bus features new handicap accessible seating, cell…

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.

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…

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