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Snow Blankets Midlands in March

COLUMBIA, S.C  (WOLO)-- Rain turned to snow early Sunday morning, blanketing parts of the Midlands. Snow could be seen falling in parts of the Northwest Midlands , including Irmo and Ballentine. As far as Sumter, residents were reporting seeing flakes…

Wal-Mart Giving Out Free Cupcakes on March 12th

COLUMBIA, SC (ABC NEWS)-Wal-mart is making sure everybody gets to celebrate a birthday, by declaring March 12th "Everybody's Birthday." The retail giant will be giving away 3 million cupcakes nationwide to celebrate…

Possible Snow in the Midlands in March

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is the possibility of snow Sunday morning in parts of South Carolina and even the Northern Midlands. Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the weather as it moves into the Midlands. Some accumulating snowfall could be…

Officers Responding to Heart Attack Call Find Woman Shot

CLINTON, S.C. (AP)- Laurens County officers responding to a call about a woman having a heart attack instead found a woman who had been fatally shot. Deputies tell local media outlets they got a call at around 4 p.m. Friday…

SCDOT Crews Prepping For Weekend Winter Weather

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-  The South Carolina Department of Transportation is gearing up for the winter weather that is predicted move through the state this weekend SCDOT crews have prepped snow and ice removal equipment.…

Tips for Surviving Daylight Saving Time

ABC NEWS-- If you're dreading the start of Daylight Saving Time this weekend, here are a few tips from experts on how to ease into your new schedule without wanting to break your alarm clock. Eat Dinner Early Our sleep…

Red Flag Alert Issued

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Forestry Commission is warning of the dangers of wildfires this weekend. The commission issued a red flag fire alert Friday morning that officials hope will discourage outdoor burning. The agency said weather forecasts…

SC DOT Celebrates Centennial

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday marks the South Carolina Department of Transportation's 100 years of service to South Carolina. Leaders from the SC DOT gathered Friday at the agency's headquarters on Park Street to commemorate the event. The Centennial celebration ceremony…

Concealed Weapons Bill Advances in State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill allowing adults to carry a gun in South Carolina without a permit is advancing in the House. A House subcommittee's three Republicans voted for the bill Thursday with no discussion. The panel's two Democrats…

Study Shows SC as Fifth Worst State for DUI

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-  A study released by backgroundchecks.org reports South Carolina as the fifth worst state in the country when it comes to driving under the influence. "Part of the reason…

Cinnamon Roll Puts Columbia Eatery in National Spotlight

[gtxvideo vid='hq2b3pDU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/hq2b3pDU.jpg' vtitle='cinnamon roll'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Shandon restaurant will be the focus of an episode of "Ginormous Foods" on Food Network. The show came to Columbia at the beginning of March to shoot at "The Devine Cinnamon…

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