Baby Found in Dumpster Puts Spotlight Back on Daniel's Law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) The Claflin student who left her newborn baby in a dumpster has brought attention back to the issues of infant abandonments. I…
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Governor Haley Issues Executive Order Seeking Removal of Richland Rec Commission Members
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Thursday Governor Nikki Haley issued an Executive order in regards to the Richland County Recreation Commission Board Members. In the Executive Order from the Governor, it states, I hereby provide written notice to all members of the Richland…
Two People Found Dead at Home in Travelers Rest
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (AP) - Greenville County sheriff's deputies are investigating after two people were found shot to death at a home in Travelers Rest. Master Deputy Ryan Flood said deputies were called to check on a resident's welfare about…
Democrats, Republicans and Political Experts React to Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A big night for the GOP in South Carolina. The state went red for President-Elect Donald Trump. Other candidates won big in their local races as well.…
New Zoo 5K to Kick Off Lights Before Christmas
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will kick-off its annual Lights Before Christmas with its first ever 5K, to benefit wildlife conservation and education efforts. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19. The run…
Jewish Food Extravaganza Happening Sunday
[gtxvideo vid='u2wWSvmH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u2wWSvmH.jpg' vtitle='Jewish Food Extravaganza Happening Sunday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Bubbie's Brisket and Bakery comes to Beth Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, November 13. The Jewish food extravaganza features savory and sweet treats. It takes place from 11 a.m. to…
Sumter Co. Man Accused of Filing Over $57K in Fraudulent Tax Deductions
According to officials with the South Carolina Department of Revenue a Sumter County man is behind bars and faces up to five years in prison for filing fraudulent individual income tax returns.
Midlands Residents React to Trump Win
[gtxvideo vid='xa4IH2zu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xa4IH2zu.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Residents React to Trump Win'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands residents woke up Wednesday morning with mixed reactions to President-elect Donald Trump. Our Grace Joyal hit the street to find out how people are feeling.
Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have deadlines next week. They are Allendale, Bamberg,…
Burn Ban In Effect
Wildfires in parts of Georgia and North Carolina force the Forestry Commission to enforce a burn ban. Find out if it's in your in the area.
Local Holiday Shopping Kick-Off with Devine Night Out
Thursday, November 10th, is the annual Devine Night Out holiday shopping event! Devine Night Out has created a night filled with socializing, merriment and shopping, in hopes to promote local shopping during the holiday season. The event runs from 5-8pm…
‘Silent Voices’ Fighting Against the Homeless Stigma
[gtxvideo vid='pMlRdnXV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pMlRdnXV.jpg' vtitle=''Silent Voices' Fighting Against the Homeless Stigma'] ABC NEWS-- Homeless Helping Homeless presents an evening of music, spoken word, theater, dance, poetry and visual arts presented by homeless artists. Performances are based on life experiences of the…
Labor Department: Millions of Jobs to be Filled
[gtxvideo vid='XNx5ast1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XNx5ast1.jpg' vtitle='Labor Department: Millions of Jobs to be Filled'] (AP)-- Americans are deciding who will fill the nation's top job, but the Obama administration said there are millions more jobs waiting to be filled. U.S. employers posted slightly…
Suspect Wanted in Felony DUI
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators are looking for a suspect in a Halloween afternoon collision on Cordova Rd. in Orangeburg County. Troopers with the highway patrol say Phillip Dalton is wanted for Felony Driving Under the Influence. According to Investigators Dalton…
Slager's Lawyer Challenges Probe of Black Motorist Death
A fired white police officer's defense lawyer hammered away Wednesday at the investigation of his fatal shooting of a fleeing black motorist, pointing out that citizens using a toy metal detector found evidence the state missed at the crime scene.
Mother Charged After Baby Boy Found in Dumpster at Claflin University
A Claflin University student is charged with attempted murder after a newborn was found in a dumpster.
Coroner to Identify Bodies Found at Kohlhepp Property Wednesday
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said he will release the names of the two people who were found buried on Todd Kohlhepp's Woodruff property. The announcement will come at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
Key Race Results in SC
[gtxvideo vid='9RlPAVwN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9RlPAVwN.jpg' vtitle='Key Race Results in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--(AP) These are the Key Race Results in South Carolina from Congressional District Seats to State Senate Seats and Lexington Coroner. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott won his first full term…
Former Sumter Cop Accused of Coercing Women Into Sex Acts While On Duty
A Sumter police officer is on the other side of the law after being accused of coercing and intimidating women to have sexual relations with him while on duty, SLED officials said in a statement Wednesday.
City of Columbia's 38th Annual Veteran's Day Parade
Celebrate Veterans Day at the City of Columbia’s 38th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11.
Customers Get Deal to Help out Epworth Children's Home
Here's your chance to get a deal while helping some local kids.
WATCH: Katon Dawson, Joel Lourie break down Vote 2016
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SC Democrat Watch Party
[gtxvideo vid='HkAjQPSn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HkAjQPSn.jpg' vtitle='SC Democrat Watch Party'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina Democrats held a watch party Tuesday night at Spirit Communications Park. The Democratic Party had several key wins in the state, among those the re-election of U.S.…
Key Race Results in SC
(AP)-- Here are the Key Race Wins in South Carolina: U.S. Sen. Tim Scott has easily won his first full term representing South Carolina. Scott had just been elected to a second term in the U.S. House in 2012 when…
Watch: SC GOP Watch Party
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