[gtxvideo vid='O5pJh9dH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/O5pJh9dH.jpg' vtitle='Gonzaga Flag on the Way to City Hall for Bet'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is a man of his word, he's paying up on a friendly bet he made over Basketball. The Mayor had…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Wednesday's storms left behind a trail of damage for homeowners all over the state. Thursday's high winds led to even more power outages, down trees and debris. SCE&G…
The House has approved legislation allowing adults to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina without a permit.
A bill designed to stabilize South Carolina's pension system for public workers is heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk.
[gtxvideo vid='h1XnF4Be' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h1XnF4Be.jpg' vtitle='fireflies'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 2017 season for the Columbia Fireflies starts Thursday. The Flies take on the Augusta GreenJackets through Sunday. Besides the addition of former pro-football player Tim Tebow to the roster, Spirit Communications…
[gtxvideo vid='9nHBETqf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9nHBETqf.jpg' vtitle='plant and flower show'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival begins at the State Farmers Market Thursday. Gardeners, and those looking to develop their green thumb, can visit the free event to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow got comfortable in his first visit to his new minor league home Sunday and vowed to give his all in his latest professional sports venture with the Columbia Fireflies. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Heavy rain and thunderstorms brought strong winds, flooded roadways and even hail on Wednesday. Relentless rain flooded highways and overflowed into streets. Powerful winds knocking down trees into power lines…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster's picks for the South Carolina Ports Authority board have cleared a key confirmation hurdle after again telling legislators their nominations had nothing to do with embattled political consultant Richard Quinn. The nominations come…
[gtxvideo vid='Lr72z81j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lr72z81j.jpg' vtitle='Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon brought raging winds, rain and even hail, as a massive southeastern storm moved across the Midlands. In Lexington, people reported hail from Cayce, to West Columbia…
[gtxvideo vid='PKGICidu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PKGICidu.jpg' vtitle='Sinkhole Forms in Columbia After Storm'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Storms bringing winds and rain Wednesday flooded streets in downtown Columbia. A sinkhole formed at the intersection of Assembly and Lady. Columbia Police barricaded the area as crews began…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Schools, businesses and events closed early Wednesday to give people enough time to make sure their families are safe. The South Carolina Emergency Management Divison says you should…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Severe weather prompted flash flood warnings across the Midlands. From the usual areas near downtown at Whaley street and Main, to areas that don't normally see flooding, streets were underwater Wednesday afternoon. Columbia Fire officials barricaded Saluda…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Due to the possibility of severe weather some State and Local Government offices are closing. From SC EMD: Richland County Government will close at 1pm. Saluda County Government will close at 2pm. Richland County Recreation Commission Administrative Offices…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - After leading his team to a school record 26 wins and its first ever Final Four in 2017, South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin has been named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year. The Jim…
[gtxvideo vid='a0EmttTH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a0EmttTH.jpg' vtitle='Tornado Confirmed in Union County from Monday'] UNION, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with the National Weather Service confirm an EF 1 Tornado touched down in Whitmire in Union County Monday. During the storm, a mobile home was flipped…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- As we prepare for severe weather, it's important to keep safety tips in mind. First, make sure to keep up to date with Chief Meteorologist John Farley. He's monitoring the storm's path. You can follow him…
ABC NEWS (AP)- Associated Press-- Alabama's governor declared a state of emergency and schools in South Carolina planned to dismiss classes early Wednesday ahead of severe thunderstorms expected to move across the Southeast, bringing a threat of tornadoes and hail…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The lady Gamecocks national championship win is making a big impact on local kids who say it's even bigger than basketball. The young athletes are driven to play a…
[gtxvideo vid='S4HZ9C2B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S4HZ9C2B.jpg' vtitle='Irmo's Johnson Enters Masters as Green Jacket Favorite'] Golf's greatest prize is at stake this weekend when the world's best go to it's most famous arena, Augusta National Golf Club. As The Masters' field gathers for their…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A female victim is dead after a shooting off of North Main St. Tuesday night. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say the incident took place on the 5700 block of Koon Rd. just after 6:30 Thursday…
[gtxvideo vid='2jSi1mr3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2jSi1mr3.jpg' vtitle='St. Pats Festival Foundation Donations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- St. Patrick's Day may be over, but the Five Points Foundation is feeling the luck of the Irish. Today organizers announced the money raised, for charity, from the annual…
[gtxvideo vid='2AsvfYtM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2AsvfYtM.jpg' vtitle='Child Advocacy Day at SC State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Advocates for the care and welfare of South Carolina's children gathered at the State House Tuesday for Child Advocacy Day. Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with other…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Wednesday many Midlands school districts will dismiss students early due to the potential for severe weather. Lexington One- Lexington County School District One will dismiss all Lexington One schools early tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Child…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- If you watched the women's national championship, you know the name A'ja Wilson but one man knew she would be a star long before she was in the national…
