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House Vote Clears Path for Medical Marijuana Debate

[gtxvideo vid='5qXherRI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5qXherRI.jpg' vtitle='medical marijuana clears hurdle'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A bill legalizing medical marijuana could be facing some changes as it gains support in the State House. A house panel voted 3-0 on Tuesday after hearing dozens of…

Columbia Police Looking For Armed Robbery Suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for a man they say robbed a Family Dollar at gunpoint Tuesday night. According to police, the suspect walked into the Family Dollar at 5304 Fairfield Road around 6:30 p.m. and demanded cash.…

SC Man Accused of Plotting Attack Waives Bond Hearing

FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) (WOLO) -The man accused of plotting a Dylann Roof like attack appeared in Federal Court Tuesday. 29 year old Benjamin McDowell waived his right to a bond hearing. McDowell appeared before a judge Tuesday. A lawyer for…

Prices at the Pump in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices at the pump have jumped a little this week. According to Gas Buddy, prices have jumped early 2 cents, with the Midlands average at $2.01 per gallon. ABC Columbia spotted gas as low as $1.93…

Run to Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking

[gtxvideo vid='9Vl8Pr56' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9Vl8Pr56.jpg' vtitle='lighthouse for life 5k'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The second "Run for Her Life" 5k takes place this weekend, to benefit non-profit Lighthouse for Life. The race kicks-off Saturday, February 25 at Saluda Shoals Park. That's at 5605 Bush River…

Coyote Follows Doctor Inside

A wild animal follows a South Carolina doctor to work without him noticing a thing, See what happens as the medical worker walked into his place of business.

Trump Supporters Rally on President's Day

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-On Presidents Day roughly 40 Trump supporters gathered in one of the most conservative counties in the state. Many of the rally goers say it's time for Americans to…

Darlington Raceway Study

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Darlington Raceway is contributing almost $53 million in economic impact to the state of South Carolina. A recent study conducted by the University of South Carolina determined the track's impact on the state, also finding it…

Columbia Fire Crews Battle Apartment Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday afternoon Columbia Fire crews responded to a two alarm fire at an apartment at 401 Burnside Drive near Garner's Ferry Road. Smoke could be seen across the skies of the Midlands, in the Southeast section of…

"Grant Park" Author to Speak in Columbia Thursday

[gtxvideo vid='LaUWfTvi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LaUWfTvi.jpg' vtitle='grant park author'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The month of February comes to a close next week, and with it, so does Richland Library's One Book, One Celebration event. This year, readers were invited to dive into…

Powerball Jackpot Reaches $403 Million

(CNN) -- The jackpot keeps growing for the Powerball lottery. No one won Saturday's multi-state drawing, so the top prize for Wednesday night's Powerball is $403 million dollars. Whoever wins the jackpot can choose to take their winnings either in…

Richland County Library Opens New Sandhills Location

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C.(WOLO)-After more than a year of construction the Richand County Library finally opened its new Sandhills location Sunday afternoon. The official ribbon cutting happened at the 30,000 square-foot structure located at…

Man Gets 32 Years For Ex-Girlfriend's Stabbing Death

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - A judge has sentenced a Holly Hill man to serve 32 years in prison for stabbing his former girlfriend to death after saying he wanted back in her life. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports…

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