[gtxvideo vid='pAuQJ81e' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pAuQJ81e.jpg' vtitle='Picnic Time at Midlands Gives'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Midlands Gives is underway until Midnight Tuesday and folks are hosting a picnic for the online blitz. You can come out and get in on a little bit of fun…
[gtxvideo vid='Cw5Jpb4k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Cw5Jpb4k.jpg' vtitle='COMET Transit Unveils New City Bus'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The city's bus transit system is celebrating it's 150th anniversary. Tuesday the COMET unveiled it's newest bus, ready to roll. The new bus features new handicap accessible seating, cell…
Former North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer Michael Slager, pleaded guilty today to using excessive force in the shooting death of unarmed black man Walter Scott, bringing a conclusion to the case two years after the police shooting was caught on video by a bystander.
Democrats in South Carolina go to the polls to select a candidate for a vacant South Carolina House seat.
Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager is due back in federal court Tuesday and he may have worked out a deal.
The White House gets one step closer to overhauling the current health care bill, but will they be able to get the votes needed to get it to pass? Click here to find out the latest.
Midlands Gives and you can come out and get in on the action during various events being held throughout the day Tuesday May 2nd,
Blythewood, SC. (WOLO) --- They come from different walks of life, and varied circumstances, but have one connection they would prefer not to have. They are living with terminal Cancer. Three young women ages 29 to 37 are the recipients…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The time to give is here. The Midlands is participating in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge which kicked off at midnight. This is the fourth annual…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Historical Marker Coordinator Dr. Ehren Foley says he was surprised when learned Bethel AME's marker was waiting for him at his office. "Monday morning I had a voicemail message…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The largest charitable fundraisers in South Carolina raises money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties. One of the non profits who will be benefiting from Midlands Gives…
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 60-year-old employee has died while working at a South Carolina paper mill. The Charleston County Coroner's Office identified the dead worker as Lawrence Shiner of Moncks Corner. He was killed Sunday night…
[gtxvideo vid='QThcRIG0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QThcRIG0.jpg' vtitle='Government Shutdown Averted'] ABC NEWS--The Government has avoided a shutdown after congress reached a last minute deal that could fund most government operations through September. ABC'S Janae Norman takes a look at the deal and what it…
[gtxvideo vid='RdDJVCya' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RdDJVCya.jpg' vtitle='Police: Search for Missing Pregnant SC Teen Continues'] AIKEN, SC (AP)-- (WOLO) - Aiken County Investigators say they're searching for a missing pregnant teenager. The Aiken Department of Public Safety said in a news release that 13-year-old Irma…
South Carolina construction crews have closed a westbound lane on Interstate 26 between Charleston and Columbia after the roadway settled and dropped at least 2 inches.
Deputies say thanks to a homeowner's surveillance system they have images of a wanted burglary suspect.
A former State Trooper is charged with two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after authorities say he engaged in sexual battery with a 13-year-old girl.
From playing outside on the playground to stretching out on the carpet, children are exposed to a lot more environmental hazards than the average adult. Proposed changes to the EPA's budget may not do anything to help that. Click here to find out why.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. According to the City, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Among the advice that South Carolina is giving to potential alligator hunters is this: never assume that an alligator is dead. That's the advice from the state…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and accept his award for the 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital Sunday morning. Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call in the 8500 block of Old Percival Road at 4:00am. Deputies say they…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department spent the overnight hours battling a blaze that caused nearly $300,000 worth of damage. Fire officials responded to a home in the 5100 block of Colonial Drive at 3:30am Sunday. Upon arrival fire was…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Political strategist Trav Robertson is the new leader of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Media outlets report Robertson was elected chairman at the party's convention Saturday with 66 percent…
The South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention has elected Scott Thorpe to serve as State Party Third Vice Chair. Scott Thorpe has spent the last decade working in Democratic politics professionally and personally. Starting with Howard Dean's presidential campaign in…
