Midlands Couple Affected by Travel Ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands couple is still struggling with getting their relatives to America after Trump's executive order was placed on a temporary hold. Vahid Tavaf and Minoo Atabi have…
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City of Columbia Warns Residents About Water Maintenance Impersonator
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The City of Columbia is asking residents to be on alert for someone impersonating a City of Columbia Water Maintenance employee. The City of Columbia has received questions concerning whether city staff goes door to door requesting…
McMaster Calls Gas Tax Hike 'Last Resort,' Doesn't Threaten Veto
Gov. Henry McMaster says raising the gas tax should be the "last resort'' for fixing South Carolina's roads but isn't answering whether he thinks the state has reached such ``desperate circumstances.''
Victim Identified in Deadly Shooting
Authorities are in the early stages of a death investigation in Lexington County.
Trump: 'Bad High School Student' Would Know Ban Is Legal
President Donald Trump today attacked those challenging his travel ban, saying even a "bad high school student" would understand the law that confers upon the president the power to restrict immigration.
SC Regulators Deny Cleanup Deal for Trump-Connected Company
South Carolina environmental regulators have rejected an effort by a company connected to President Donald Trump to limit its environmental cleanup liabilities at an industrial site.
Starbucks Vows to Hire Refugees
Starbucks Coffee vows to hire thousands of refugees over the next 5 years.
SC State to Mark 49th Anniversary of Orangeburg Massacre
South Carolina State University is marking the 49th anniversary of the shooting deaths of three students during a protest with a talk from historian Millicent Brown.
Take the Plunge for Special Olympics
[gtxvideo vid='9CKKXoJA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9CKKXoJA.jpg' vtitle='Take the Plunge for Special Olympics'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The annual Lake Murray Polar Plunge, hosted by Special Olympics South Carolina, will be held Saturday, February 11. Those who choose to brave the icy waters will…
Wednesday Morning Menu
We have a list of events happening throughout the Midlands in your Tuesday Morning Menu.
Midlands Jewelry Store Turns Vandalism in V-Day Campaign
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands jewelry store is making the best out of a bad situation after a man tried to shatter their storefront window with cement Tuesday morning. Surveillance video taken outside…
Firefighter Cleared in Arson Investigation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say a Columbia firefighter has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the fire that lead to the death of an 80 year old woman. The…
Thornwell's Career Night Not Enough for Gamecocks in Four Overtimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Riley Norris scored six of his 11 points in the fourth and final overtime, including the go-ahead free throws with 56 seconds left, and Alabama finally put away No. 19 South Carolina 90-86 on Tuesday night,…
Suspect Named in Officer-Involved Shooting
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--A man accused of pointing a gun at police is out of the hospital and in custody. Officers with Cayce Public Safety say they responded to a home on Tufton Ct. Sunday night. When they opened the door,…
Benedict College President Honored: Black History Month
[gtxvideo vid='jlYO6fw0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jlYO6fw0.jpg' vtitle='Bendict College President Honored: Black History Month'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Outgoing Benedict College President Dr. David Swinton was honored at the schools's Black History Month event. Dr. Swinton will leave his post June 30th. On Tuesday the…
Funding Plan to Fix Roadways Unanimously Passes House Subcommittee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A house bill that proposes increasing gas taxes by two cents over five years passed without a hitch during a Ways and Means subcommittee meeting. The passing came a…
4 Shot, 1 Detained After Shooting on Fairfield Road
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are investigating after four people were shot at a home on Fairfield Road Tuesday evening. Deputies said they responded to a shots fired call in the…
Bill Raises $600M for Roadwork Advancing in House
A proposal that eventually would pump an additional $600 million annually into roadwork in South Carolina is advancing in the House.
DJJ Employee Attacked by Juveniles
A South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice employee was attacked by several juveniles, according to officials.
Columbia Firefighters Respond to House Fire
A house was damaged by a fire on Zeigler Street Tuesday afternoon.
Evanger's Recalls 5 Lots of Hunk of Beef Dog Food
ABC NEWS-- An Illinois pet food company is voluntarily recalling five lots in its Hunk of Beef line because of a "potential contaminant pentobarbital" detected in one lot, according to a press release from the Federal Food and Drug Administration.…
Suspects Sought in Armed Robbery at Verizon Store
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for two suspects who robbed a Verizon store at gunpoint last Friday.
Lexington Mayor Delivers State of the Town Address
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lexington Mayor Steve Macdougall delivered his State of the Town address Monday night. Macdougall spoke about the town's 17 percent increase in new businesses, along with the completion of the Icehouse Amphitheater, and body cameras for…
DHEC Conducting HIV Testing for Aids Awareness
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is conducting free HIV testing, say officials. According to health officials, DHEC is partnering with community-based organizations to sponsor HIV testing events this week in observance of…
Don’t Waste Food SC Event
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina is one of the Southeast's leading states in food recovery efforts according to officials with the Department of Commerce. Tuesday the Advancing Food Recovery in South Carolina roundtable will take place at the Columbia Metro…
