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Historic Lexington County Home Gets New Resident

[gtxvideo vid='ttfCNolO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ttfCNolO.jpg' vtitle='Historic Lexington County Home Gets New Resident'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A new business has taken up residence in Lexington County's historic Coogler-Meetze house. "Rustic Chic Interiors" and the one of the county's oldest functioning buildings, are now…

Matt Moore Won't Seek Third Term

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party says he will not seek a third term at the helm. Chairman Matt Moore made the announcement on Saturday. Moore's current term ends with the state GOP convention…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Parts of West Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory for some customers in West Columbia. Residents living in the following areas no longer have to boil their water before drinking it. 2700 – 2900 Blocks of…

Several Rounds Fired Into Hopkins Home

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- No one was injured after several bullets were fired into a home in Hopkins Saturday night. Richland County Sheriff Deputies responded to a shots fired call at 11:30…

Man Shot Dead in Columbia, One Person Detained

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One man was killed and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Sunday morning on Piney Grove Road. Richland County Sheriff Deputies responded to a shots fired call…

Midlands Black History Parade,Festival Promotes Unity

[gtxvideo vid='YApOQjvb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YApOQjvb.jpg' vtitle='BHM FEST'] COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- The 13th Annual Karamu Statewide Black History Parade and Festival promoted unity in the Midlands on Saturday. Hundreds came out the the parade and festival this year to celebrate black history. It's…

Local Groups Helping Midlands Residents Prepare For Tax Season

[gtxvideo vid='Pl8bO7K0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Pl8bO7K0.jpg' vtitle='TAX FREE'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Cooperative Ministry and United Way of the Midlands kicked off tax season with a free tax preparation and filing services for individuals with household incomes of $64,000 or less. The 'Super…

South Carolina's 1st Openly Gay Lawmaker From Deep-Red District

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's first openly gay legislator hails from the unlikeliest of places: an ultra-conservative part of the state that is home to the Christian fundamentalist school Bob Jones University. Republican Rep. Jason Elliott says his sexual…

U.N. Ambassador Haley Speaks on Russia

[gtxvideo vid='bIB6yYYx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bIB6yYYx.jpg' vtitle='Ambassador to the UN Haley's Speaks on Russia'] CNN--U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley Offered a strong condemnation of Russia in her first appearance. Haley spoke at the U.N. Security Council on the issue. Here's…

SC Drought Status

[gtxvideo vid='IvOu6Dzk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IvOu6Dzk.jpg' vtitle='SC Drought Status'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to adequate winter rainfall , the South Carolina Drought Response Committee has updated the drought forecast. The group looked at the drought status of the counties in South Carolina.  All counties…

Go Red for Women Day

[gtxvideo vid='o2C0nu6K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o2C0nu6K.jpg' vtitle='GO Red for Women Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The midlands and the nation are going red Friday. National Go Red for Women Day is designed to get women heart healthy. According to health experts, heart disease is…

Truck Crashes into Irmo Home

Two young children are lucky to be alive after authorities say a pick up slammed into the side of their home and came to rest in their bedroom.

Ruth's Pimento Cheese Recall

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Ruth's Salads has announced a recall of its Original Pimento Spread in 7-ounce plastic containers after determining it could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. A statement from the…

SC Woman Chained in Container to Appear on Dr. Phil

(WOLO)-- The South Carolina Woman found 'chained like a dog' according to investigators, will appear on the Dr. Phil Show on ABC Columbia. Dr. Phil is set to sit down with Kala Brown, she's the 30-year-old woman from the upstate…

Cheering on SilverJax for Competition

Local Cheerleading squad is getting ready to go for gold during national cheer competition. Find out how you can support the local group as they hit the national stage.

Exclusive Series: Family Calls for Legalization of Medical Marijuana

[gtxvideo vid='F1elOPrJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/F1elOPrJ.jpg' vtitle='Family Pushing for Legal Medical Marijuana'] IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - As the legislature prepares to address the issue of medical marijuana, one Irmo family says their daughter's life is at stake. Tom and Mandy Keefer have four children.…

Snakes Slither into Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='92r1A6IG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/92r1A6IG.jpg' vtitle='Snakes Slither into Columbia'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - If you're a lover of reptiles or are interested in learning more about them, consider stopping by Repticon. The event is being held this weekend, on Saturday from 10…

Slager Attorneys Want Murder Charge Dropped

[gtxvideo vid='IQhgapJ8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IQhgapJ8.jpg' vtitle='Slager Attorneys Want Murder Charge Dropped'] CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Attorneys for a former South Carolina police officer whose case ended in a mistrial last year want murder charges against him dismissed. In a motion filed Thursday,…

DSS Caseloads in South Carolina Could Spike says Director

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The Department of Social Services director is warning legislators that caseloads will spike again later this year as the agency's rollout of regional call centers opens the ``flood gates'' to reports of suspected child abuse. Director…

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