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S.C. House Votes to Add Roads Bill to State Budget

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a rare move, the House passed Amendment 2A to amend the state budget Wednesday. The move ensures the roads bill will be negotiated during the budget conference…

Student Files Civil Lawsuit Against Bar Owner

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A University of South Carolina student is suing the owner of a bar he says needlessly assaulted him during a fight over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Daniel Wells faces a criminal assault charge. But senior…

Officers Won't Face Charges in Fatal Shooting, Solicitor Says

“None of the three officers will be charged,” Solicitor Ernest Finney said. “This is not a tough call.”

Officer-Involved Shooting Near Bush River Road Walmart Leaves Suspect, Victim Injured

An officer with the Columbia Police Department was involved in a shooting Wednesday.

Teen Accused of Jumping Into Deputies Patrol Car, Hitting Acquaintance

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - An 18-year-old was arrested overnight after she allegedly jumped into a deputies running car and intentionally struck an acquaintance of hers, say deputies. According to deputies with the Richland…

Staley Rewards Hyatt Park Students with New Sneakers

Coach Dawn Staley along with INNERSOLE and Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina have partnered together to reward students who have made academic strides.

Decision Announced Wednesday in Case of Man Allegedly Shot 19 Times by Sumter Police

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - The Third Circuit Solicitor will release the findings Wednesday afternoon of the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Sumter in December 2016. Solicitor Ernest A. Finney III will…

Regional Red Cross Hosts 24-Hour Giving Blitz

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The American Red Cross of Central SC is hosting its annual 24-hour giving blitz, to provide hope and urgent relief like food and other essentials to people coping with disaster. Each year, the Red Cross responds…

The Fresh Market Grand Opening

A Fresh new face is now open in Capital City allowing customers to have another option when it comes to grocery shopping. Click here to find out about the live entertainment, chef demos and special deals being offered all week.

Wednesday Morning Menu

Looking for things happening in and around the Midlands on this Wednesday? Look no more. Check out the Morning Menu for a peak at some events happening around town.

SC Governor Signs Pension Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill designed to stabilize South Carolina's pension system for public workers. The Republican governor called the law signed Tuesday ``just the first step of many'' needed to secure long-term stability.…

Suspect Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say they arrested Berrino McClary for indecent exposure. Deputies were notified on April 4 about a man exposing himself in the parking lot of Muv Fitness in the Village of Sandhills. This isn't McClary's only…

Medical Marijuana to Wait Another Year for Green Light

[gtxvideo vid='vOcggVdq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vOcggVdq.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Advocates Push for Bill'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Advocates met Tuesday to reinforce their call to add South Carolina to the list of almost 30 states that have passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation. Lawmakers from…

USC Women's Basketball Team Honored at State House

[gtxvideo vid='aHmjXrl7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aHmjXrl7.jpg' vtitle='USC Women's Basketball Team Honored at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The USC Women's Basketball team was honored Tuesday at the State House for their National Championship win. The team, along with head coach Dawn Staley were…

Staley, Gamecocks Honored During Joint Legislative Assembly

The University of South Carolina women's basketball team and coach Dawn Staley returned to the State House today.

Tuesday Morning Menu

Here's a look at some of the events that are happening around town in your Tuesday Morning Menu

Prosecutors Accuse Husband and Wife of Conspiring to Traffic Minors for Sex

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Federal prosecutors have accused a man of conspiring with his wife and mother to traffic three minors for sex in South Carolina to help him make bail. The U.S. Department of Justice says 22-year-old Zerrell Fuentes,…

City of Columbia's Beltline Project to Help End Food Desert in North Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- City officials are working on a project that will address residents concerns that they don't have access to healthy and affordable food in North Columbia. "When those tourist dollars…

Wells Fargo Donates to Area Neighborhood Groups

[gtxvideo vid='VSIPyLJU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VSIPyLJU.jpg' vtitle='Wells Fargo Donates to Area Neighborhood Groups'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wells Fargo is banking on Columbia. Monday the bank presented a check for $350,000 in donations to three local nonprofits. The donations are meant to help revitalize Columbia…

Police Release Images of Bank Robbery Suspect

[gtxvideo vid='7FJJwJS7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7FJJwJS7.jpg' vtitle='Police Release Images of Bank Robbery Suspect'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are hoping surveillance images can lead them to a bank robbery suspect. Investigators say around 10am Monday morning a man with a gun entered…

Rains Bring Flooding, Power Outages to Parts of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Heavy rains moving across South Carolina have left street flooding and scattered power outages. Duke Energy reported more than 2,500 customers without electricity Monday morning. Most of those were in Greenville County. South Carolina Electric and…