US Drops 'Mother of All Bombs' on ISIS Forces in Afghanistan
The US military has dropped an enormous bomb in Afghanistan, according to four US military officials with direct knowledge of the mission.
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SCE&G Discusses Plans to Complete Nuclear Reactors in Jenkinsville
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- SCE&G briefed the South Carolina Public Service Commission for the first time since Westinghouse Electric Corporation, the company they contracted to construct nuclear reactors in the Midlands, filed Chapter 11…
Midlands Barrette Business in Running for Big Prize
[gtxvideo vid='VcDwrZ79' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VcDwrZ79.jpg' vtitle='gabby bows 1'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands resident Gabby Goodwin, the ten-year-old behind "GaBBY Bows", is in the running to win a $10,000 grant for kid entrepreneurs. Barbara's Food is running the competition. The company narrowed…
Regulators Hold Hearing on SC Nuke Project Amid Bankruptcy
A utility that co-owns nuclear reactors under construction in South Carolina is set to explain to state regulators where the project stands following the bankruptcy of its contractor.
Midlands Kidtrepreneur Needs Your Help to Win $10K Grant
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A 10-year-old kidtrepreneur from the midlands solved the problem of disappearing hair barrettes, but now this young CEO says she could use some help to keep business booming. Gabrielle…
El Burrito in Five Points Closing
[gtxvideo vid='5xP6tPeH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5xP6tPeH.jpg' vtitle='El Burrito in Five Points Closing'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A popular eatery in Five Points will soon be closing the doors. El Burrito on Harden Street announced on the Facebook page that it will be closing for…
New Unsealed Documents Released in Charleston Church Shooting Case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Defense lawyers for Dylann Roof said the Charleston church shooter was adamant about not being ruled mentally impaired because it might prevent him from getting a high government position if white nationalists took over the country.…
U.S. Rep Joe Wilson Town Hall
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina representative who shouted "You Lie" at President Barack Obama on the floor of Congress was on the receiving end of the same words during a town hall meeting this week. U.S. Rep. Joe…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in SC for Cyber Forum
[gtxvideo vid='OpxxBoJo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OpxxBoJo.jpg' vtitle='U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in SC for Cyber Forum'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham was in Columbia Tuesday to attend the National Cyber Security Alliance’s event. The Lock Down Your Login event was geared towards protecting…
DUI Enforcement Honors
[gtxvideo vid='mD3S54SX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mD3S54SX.jpg' vtitle='DUI Enforcement Honors in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The men and women who keep South Carolina's Highways safe were honored Tuesday for their DUI Enforcement efforts. The Department of Public Safety held its annual DUI Recognition ceremony.…
WWII Veteran Found Inside of A Suitcase Honored in The Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Last month, an 89 year old world war two veteran's body was found stuffed in a suitcase on a farm in Arkansas. Tuesday afternoon, he received a proper farewell…
Coke Releases Championship Can to Celebrate Gamecocks National Title
CHARLOTTE, N.C., (USC SID) – In celebration of the University of South Carolina’s first NCAA Division I women’s basketball national championship, Coca-Cola® is giving Gamecock fans a refreshing way to savor the sweet taste of a title victory. Today, Coca-Cola is…
"Share Your Story" About Richland Library
[gtxvideo vid='oX7ZkrKs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oX7ZkrKs.jpg' vtitle='national medal finalist'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - On Wednesday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is shining a spotlight on Richland Library - one of 15 libraries in the country to be selected as a 2017…
Family Sues Government Over 2015 Midair Collision Deaths
The family of a father and son killed when their small plane was hit by an Air Force jet nearly two years ago is suing the federal government.
Health: Accidental Poisonings in Children
[gtxvideo vid='Z3jZx8jZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z3jZx8jZ.jpg' vtitle='Health: Accidental Poisonings in Children'] CNN- Every year, nearly 60,000 American children are accidentally poisoned by medicine. Every day nearly 300 children are treated in the Emergency Room due to accidental poisoning, say health experts. Here's Kim…
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies Save 1-Year-Old's Life
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A one year old is recovering in the hospital after almost losing his life when he started choking. His family, stuck in traffic and started praying. A team…
Mother of Inmate Killed at SC Prison Speaks to Associated Press
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The mother of an inmate strangled in a South Carolina prison is questioning how two convicts serving life sentences were able to kill four people without attracting the attention of guards. Becky Kelley of Saint Albans,…
Richland Library Northeast Getting Ready for Upgrades
[gtxvideo vid='R5uPZd1G' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/R5uPZd1G.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library Northeast Getting Ready for Upgrades'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The book shelves are getting ready to broaden at one branch of the Richland County Library system. The Richland Library Northeast is set for some major upgrades,…
Bounce House in SC Upstate Swept up by Winds
[gtxvideo vid='po3DlK38' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/po3DlK38.jpg' vtitle='Bounce House in SC Upstate Swept up by Winds'] TAYLORS, S.C. (AP) - A church pastor says two children are still in a hospital after a bounce house was lifted into the air by a gust of…
Teen Charged in Connection to a Deadly Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A teenager has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting that happened back in March. Columbia Police investigators have charged Donte Anthony Foske, 19, with Accessory after the fact…
Roof Pleads Guilty to All Counts, Waives Right to Appeal
Convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof has pleaded guilty to state murder and attempted murder charges, leaving him to await federal execution and sparing his victims and their families the burden of a second trial.
SC DHEC officials say 6 more have died from flu
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - State health officials say six more people died of flu in South Carolina during the last flu season. The Greenville News reports that figures from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control show that brings…
Staley Speaks on her “Netlace’s” Meaning for Dreamers
[gtxvideo vid='z8EZ4RLi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z8EZ4RLi.jpg' vtitle='Staley Speaks on her "Netlace's" Meaning for Dreamers'] Ever since the Gamecocks cut down the nets in Dallas, Dawn Staley's been seen everywhere wearing her piece of history. There's a reason for that. The Gamecocks' head coach…
Mayor Renames Block to CLA “Dawn Staley Way”
[gtxvideo vid='xYqVlAFp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xYqVlAFp.jpg' vtitle='Mayor Renames Block to CLA "Dawn Staley Way"'] While recounting the Gamecocks' journey to the top at their NCAA Championship parade Sunday, Carolina head coach Dawn Staley was provided with another, but unexpected blessing. The block leading…
Thousands Show up to USC's Championship Parade
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Thousands of Gamecock fans filled downtown Columbia for the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball team’s NCAA National Championship with a parade. A sea of garnet and black poured into…
