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Free Technical College Proposal: State House

[gtxvideo vid='0DWXmszn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0DWXmszn.jpg' vtitle='Free Technical College Proposal: State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Democratic Senators Brad Hutto and Karl Allen unveiled their plan Wednesday to provide free Technical College in South Carolina. The Senators hope to be able to offer tuition free…

Members of the House Remember Representative Joe Neal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Representative Joe Neal died suddenly late Tuesday evening. The longtime lawmaker who Governor McMaster calls a "compassionate force" was known for being a strong voice for concerns in Richland…

SC Pension System Proposal

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislators are advancing a proposal aimed at shoring up South Carolina's pension system for current employees. But they warn additional fixes are coming that may drastically alter benefits offered to future employees. A House panel advanced…

Michael Slager's Attorneys Seek Dismissal of Federal Charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Lawyers for a white former South Carolina police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man running away from a traffic stop are seeking dismissal of his federal charges. The request filed Monday by attorneys for…

Pastors Converge on the State House

[gtxvideo vid='awNu6Hhr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/awNu6Hhr.jpg' vtitle='Pastor's Converge on the State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday pastors from across the state gathered at the State House for the first “Pastor’s Day at the State House” event. Dozens of pastors started the day  at the…

Pastor Day at the State House Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday pastors from across the state will gather at the State House for the first "Pastor's Day at the State House" event. Over 150 pastors are scheduled to be in attendance. According to organizers, the event will…

City of Columbia “Together We Can Read” Event

[gtxvideo vid='J7snsS7Z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/J7snsS7Z.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia "Together We Can Read" Event'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to get reading! The City of Columbia and Richland School District One kicked off their annual “Together We Can Read” project Monday. The featured…

SC Woman Chained: Exclusive Dr. Phil on ABC Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='IYBdjnNx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IYBdjnNx.jpg' vtitle='SC Woman Chained: Exclusive Dr. Phil on ABC Columbia'] (WOLO)– The South Carolina Woman found ‘chained like a dog’ according to investigators, appeared on the Dr. Phil Show on ABC Columbia Monday. Part Two of the Exclusive…

Good Morning Columbia Goes Polar for Special Olympics

[gtxvideo vid='sJxMAw7p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sJxMAw7p.jpg' vtitle='Good Morning Columbia Goes Polar for Special Olympics'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lake Murray Polar Plunge was held Saturday to raise money for Special Olympics of South Carolina. Good Morning Columbia anchors Grace Joyal, Rochelle Dean…

Readers Dive into One Book, One Community Selection

[gtxvideo vid='W7WU41lT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W7WU41lT.jpg' vtitle='Readers Dive into One Book, One Community Selection'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Readers across the Midlands are beginning to discuss this year's One Book, One Community selection, "Grant Park." Good Morning Columbia's Grace Joyal sat down with…

Supporting Young Artists in Africa: Postcard-Sized Original Art

[gtxvideo vid='Gq0BJ1n4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Gq0BJ1n4.jpg' vtitle='Supporting Young Artists in Africa'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia based non-profit Artists for Africa brings the arts to children in some of the world's most impoverished areas. Founding board member Robbie Butt says the organization's annual…

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