School Districts Respond to Air Quality Alert
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Department of Health and Environmental Control says an air quality alert for fine particulates in the air has been declared for most…
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Restaurant Owner Hits Snag in Bid to Lower Confederate Flag
A South Carolina restaurant owner wants to take down a Confederate flag flying on the edge of his parking lot, but there's a hitch.
SC Secretary of State Announces Annual Scrooges and Angels
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today the Scrooges and Angels lists of 2016. Ten Angels were recognized at a press conference and honored with a reception in the Secretary of State’s Office following the announcement.
Thanksgiving Travel on the Rise
We are just about a week away from Thanksgiving and many of you plan to celebrate by hitting the friendly skies and open road.
Businesses Recruited to Fight Crime in North Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='sNKQvtPL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sNKQvtPL.jpg' vtitle='Businesses Recruited to Fight Crime in North Columbia'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - After receiving an inundation of complaints from residents in parts of North Columbia, the Richland County Sheriff's Department is trying to curb crime by implementing…
Drought, Fires Prompting Burn Bans in Southeast
UNDATED (AP) - As drought dries up forests across the South with no sign of rainfall to help quench dozens of major wildfires, the Tennessee Valley Authority is banning burning on its public lands in seven states. That means no…
Columbia Fire Dept. to Join Wildfire Fight in Upstate
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Columbia Fire Department is deploying personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in Pickens County. A spokesperson for the department says eight firefighters along with a command vehicle, support truck, and brush truck will be assigned to…
Air Quality Alert Issued for Wednesday
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Department of Health and Environmental Control says smoke from wildfires across the southeast is prompting an Air Quality Action day. That means the air quality could reach unhealthy levels. The affected counties include Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson,…
LATEST: Slager and Roof Trials
[gtxvideo vid='HxWhLZhd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HxWhLZhd.jpg' vtitle='prayer'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) -- The prosecution is wrapping up its case in the murder trial of Michael Slager. Prosecutors have called nearly 30 witnesses. The case being argued in a Charleston courtroom centers on the shooting…
Recreation Commission Board Member Resigns
[gtxvideo vid='clhrpwkq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/clhrpwkq.jpg' vtitle='rec commission update'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) -- A member of Richland County's embattled Recreation Commission is resigning. Word of Wilbert Lewis' resignation comes days before a scheduled public hearing. Lewis has been a board member since 2007.…
RCSD Seeks Suspect for Shoplifting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say was caught on camera shoplifting jewelry. According to investigators on September 30th, the suspect took more than $1,200 in jewelry from Bill Mishoe’s Auction on Fairfield Rd.…
Latest on Wildfires Across Southeast
(AP)-- As drought dries up forests across the South and with no sign of coming rain that might help put out dozens of major wildfires, the Tennessee Valley Authority has issued a burn ban on its public lands in seven…
Watch: Gov. Calls for Day of Prayer
[gtxvideo vid='qALbwbKM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qALbwbKM.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Gov. Calls for Day of Prayer'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Governor Nikki Haley is asking South Carolina to pray. Tuesday Haley announced plans for a statewide prayer vigil to be held next Tuesday at area places of worship.…
Wildfire Smoke Affects Midlands' Air Quality
Smoke from wildfires around the Southeast is bellowing into the Midlands, covering skylines and leaving clouds of haze around buildings. The Department of Health and…
State Agency Suspends Abortion Regulations
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina agency is holding off on recommending any changes to abortion clinic regulations after being inundated with responses to its drafted proposal. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed Tuesday the process is delayed…
DHEC: Air Quality Alert
[gtxvideo vid='1BA8O1X2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1BA8O1X2.jpg' vtitle='DHEC: Air Quality Alert'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tuesday the Midlands is under an Air Quality Alert. According to DHEC, residents should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires. Officials say monitors are indicating elevated…
Haley Announces Statewide Prayer Vigils
As South Carolinians prepare for Thanksgiving and the holiday season, Governor Nikki Haley announced a day of prayer vigils throughout the state on Tuesday, November 22.
Saving Eliza: Birthday Milestone
[gtxvideo vid='LWt5Y6dk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LWt5Y6dk.jpg' vtitle='Saving Eliza: Birthday Milestone'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A hope for a miracle has now turned into a quest for treatments and a cure for others and a special Birthday. Glenn and Cara O’Neill started a Go-Fund Me…
Dylann Roof Hearing Delayed
[gtxvideo vid='Val2P6aW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Val2P6aW.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof Hearing Delayed'] CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)-- A Federal Judge has delayed a competency hearing for Dylann Roof until Thursday. Judge Richard Gergel issued a ruling saying the psychologist examining Roof won't finish a report until Tuesday.…
Active Search for Child Pornography Suspect
Sumter police continue searching for a man they say is wanted to multiple sex crimes involving minors.
Harrison Announces Bid For DNC Chair
South Carolina's Democratic Chariman, Jamie Harrison confirms plans to throw his name in the hat for the position of DNC Chair
New Recommendations for Testing Peanut Allergies
[gtxvideo vid='g5NhI05Z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g5NhI05Z.jpg' vtitle='New Recommendations for Testing Peanut Allergies'] ABC NEWS-- With so many suffering from peanut allergies, new recommendations have been released on how to test early for the peanut allergy. Here's Dr. Timothy Johnson, ABC'S Medical correspondent.
Slager Trial in Third Week
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The trial of a fired white South Carolina police officer in the shooting death of a black motorist entered a third week Monday with prosecution witnesses testifying the officer's initial account of the shooting differed from…
'Disturbing scene' found on SC university campus
[gtxvideo vid='6lnwL5Lo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6lnwL5Lo.jpg' vtitle='TILLMAN NYLON'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) -- A group of artists claimed responsibility for a disturbing scene at Winthrop University. Black nylon stockings filled with dirt were found hanging from trees outside Tillman Hall. A sign was also…
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man accused of robbing Midlands bank
[gtxvideo vid='u8D1ynmN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u8D1ynmN.jpg' vtitle='robber slager'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department hopes you will recognize a suspected bank robber. The department on Monday released surveillance images of the suspect. Deputies say on Saturday morning the suspect pepper-sprayed…
