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McMaster recognizes new law meant to protect highway workers

Tax Free Weekend Dates Released in SC

[gtxvideo vid='nfWPTwUv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nfWPTwUv.jpg' vtitle='Tax Free Weekend Dates in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to save on those back to school supplies. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has announced the 2017 Sales Tax Holiday dates. The tax free weekend…

Nephew And Acquaintance Charged With Cold Case Murder

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested two men in connection to a 2015 cold case murder. Cold Case Investigators arrested and charged Floyd Owen, 33, and Charles Brandon Barham, 30 with…

Dozens Charged in Alleged SC Prison Meth Ring

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Nearly three dozen people across South Carolina have been indicted as part of a methamphetamine ring operating within the state's prisons. Attorney General Alan Wilson said Tuesday that the state grand jury has handed down indictments…

Lexington Police Host Summer Safety Checks

[gtxvideo vid='fgcnG3xV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fgcnG3xV.jpg' vtitle='Lexington Police Host Summer Safety Checks'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Summer means time to play and the Lexington Police Department wants to help make sure everyone is safe while outdoors. They're in the middle of their Summer Safety…

Richland County Library Unveils New Branches and Renovations

[gtxvideo vid='oUjxfKlG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oUjxfKlG.jpg' vtitle='Richland County Library Adds New Ballentine Branch'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Break out the summer reading list. The Richland County Library officially opened the doors to the brand new Ballentine Branch on Tuesday. It's located off Dutch Fork…

Stolen vehicle suspect in hospital after crashing near Fontaine and Farrow Roads

Law enforcement are investigating after a truck that was reported stolen was involved in a crash Tuesday morning.

New library opens in Ballentine

After nearly 15 months of construction, Richland Library is opening the doors to its new Ballentine location and inviting the community to take a look at the new, state-of-the-art facility.

Columbia police give latest on two homicide investigations

Columbia police are investigating two separate homicides.

Toucan Tuesday Kicks Off

Grab your canned goods and head over to the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens for a fun filled day for a good cause.

Illegal Dumping Suspects Sought

Columbia Police are searching for two men suspected of illegally dumping furniture along the side of the road.

Midlands Residents Honor Victims of Pulse Nightclub Shooting

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The a one year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting out of Orlando, is remembered here at the state house. "How could we not, from Orlando to Columbia we're feeling this," Kingdom…

Lexington Deputies Searching for Missing Woman

Lexington Co., (S.C.)-- Deputies in Lexington County are asking for assistance locating a missing woman. Investigators say Alena Kennedy was last seen on April 18th near Platt Springs Road. If you recognize her or know where she is call the…

Trump welcomes college football champion Clemson Tigers to White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is honoring Clemson University’s NCAA champion football team, calling its victory a title “for the ages.” The Clemson Tigers won the national championship in January with a thrilling 35-31 victory over the Alabama Crimson…

McMaster reluctantly vetoes $17M for SC school buses

Gov. Henry McMaster says he's reluctantly vetoed $17.5 million for new school buses in South Carolina, saying lawmakers should not have used money from the lottery to buy or lease them.

Norman Starts 11 County Tour

GOP Nominee starts 11 county tour just ahead of Special Election.

Colors of India Art Collection Opening

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The colors of India made its way to the Midlands this evening. ABC Columbia News Anchor, Alicia Barnes hosted an art exhibit called "Colors of India, 24 Karat Collection.…

Man Arrested After Admitting to Breaking Out Statehouse Windows

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-A man has been arrested and charged after admitting to breaking out several windows on Statehouse grounds on Sunday. Ernest Rodney Thompson, 46, was arrested by Bureau of Protective Services…

RECALL: Mistake in Birth Control Packaging Could Result in Unintended Pregnancy

The Food and Drug Administration announces a nationwide birth control pill recall. Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. says its Mibelas 24 F-E products were packaged improperly, so the first four days of tablets labeled as active pills are actually placebos. That could…