McMaster giving graduation speech at SC State
Gov. Henry McMaster will give the commencement speech at South Carolina State University.
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Road-funding bill heading to compromise committee
The House has rejected the Senate's proposal for funding road construction in South Carolina, setting up a legislative panel to try to compromise between the chambers' differing plans.
RCSD: Elderly man spit on, suspect in custody
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 22-year-old man accused of spitting on a elderly man is in custody. Daniel Harris turned himself into investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department Wednesday and is charged…
Deputies: Suspect stole hat, punched store employee
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a black male who is accused of stealing a hat and then punched a store employee who tried to intervene. Just after 2 p.m. on March 5 at…
2 face runoff for vacant House seat
Democrats will have a runoff in two weeks for a vacant South Carolina House seat.
Rosewood Neighborhood Prepares for Thousands of People, Crawfish
[gtxvideo vid='LsVMp9se' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LsVMp9se.jpg' vtitle='rosewood crawfish fest'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The twelfth annual Rosewood Crawfish festival will bring 10,000 pounds of crawfish, and more than 10,000 people to the Columbia neighborhood Saturday. Dave Britt, the executive director the of the Rosewood…
New Bill on SC Public Records
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill strengthening South Carolina's public records law by reducing fees and wait times for documents again faces opposition in the Senate. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to advance the legislation to the Senate floor.…
Parnell, Runoff Results in Dist. 5 Primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The race to replace former Congressman Mick Mulvaney is down to three candidates. In Tuesday's District 5 primary vote on the democratic side Archie Parnell won with an overwhelming 74% of the vote. For the GOP…
SC Arts Awards
[gtxvideo vid='SN80cnoR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SN80cnoR.jpg' vtitle='SC Arts Awards'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Arts were celebrated at the State House. Tuesday marked the annual SC Arts Awards. The Elizabeth O’Neill Verner Governor’s Awards for the Arts and the Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage…
Voters Head to Polls for House District 70 and Congressional District 5 Special Elections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Special elections were held Tuesday to fill seats left vacant by former Congressman Mick Mulvaney and the late Representative Joe Neal. The 5h Congressional District Mulvaney represented covers parts…
Picnic Time at Midlands Gives
[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…
COMET Transit Unveils New Bus
[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…
Michael Slager Pleads Guilty in Connection with Killing of Walter Scott
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 choose new candidate for SC House
Democrats in South Carolina go to the polls to select a candidate for a vacant South Carolina House seat.
Slager expected to plead guilty in federal court
Former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager is due back in federal court Tuesday and he may have worked out a deal.
Trump Tackles Health Care Bill
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 Parking Lot Picnic
Midlands Gives and you can come out and get in on the action during various events being held throughout the day Tuesday May 2nd,
Rainbow Int'l Restoration Fundraiser
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…
Midlands Gives Online Fundraising Underway
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…
Stolen Bethel AME Historical Marker Returned to Dept. of Archives and History
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…
More Than 300 Nonprofits to Benefit From Midlands Gives
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…
Worker Dies at SC Paper Mill
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…
Government Shutdown Averted
[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…
Police: Search for Missing Pregnant SC Teen Continues
[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…
Sinking lane closes I-26 west lane in southern SC
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.
