COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A volunteer firefighter in South Carolina has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for sending messages about a fake bomb threat to try to get his station called in the event of a real…
A coalition of news outlets including The Associated Press has sued the state House Republican Caucus in South Carolina. The lawsuit's purpose is to gain access to the caucus's records involving a political consultant under scrutiny as part of a growing probe of possible Statehouse corruption.
The Richland County Coroner has identified the 16-year-old Spring Hill High School who died after collapsing in a classroom.
The Senate has approved its plan to fix South Carolina's crumbling roadways, setting up the possibility that the Legislature's top priority for the year could become law.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington C0unty Deputies have arrested a suspect they say struck a Lexington Medical Center Officer with a car, that Officer fired at the car after it struck him, say investigators. SLED is investigating because there is an…
You can take part in a conversation to empower women and their families Saturday April 29th. Click here to find out why organizers say this open forum is vital as women continue to evolve.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The time to give is almost here. Coming May 2, the Midlands can participate in Midlands Gives, a 24-hour online giving challenge. This is the fourth annual event, hosted by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Over 300 non…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Working late into the evening, South Carolina senators passed the roads bill. The measure that passed 33-10 would raise the state's gas tax by 12 cents over the next six years. That equates to close $800 million in…
Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for Lexington Richland Five says near the end of the school day a Spring Hill High School student was taken to the hospital and later died. Neither the student's name nor the cause of death…
[gtxvideo vid='o0nV01YG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/o0nV01YG.jpg' vtitle='Update: CPD Investigates Suspect Shooting Near Walmart'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A shooting victim and a suspect are recovering Wednesday after an incident near the Walmart on Bush River, say police. The victim is doing well, say police. According…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In a rare move, the House passed Amendment 2A to amend the state budget Wednesday. The move ensures the roads bill will be negotiated during the budget conference…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A University of South Carolina student is suing the owner of a bar he says needlessly assaulted him during a fight over the St. Patrick's Day weekend. Daniel Wells faces a criminal assault charge. But senior…
“None of the three officers will be charged,” Solicitor Ernest Finney said. “This is not a tough call.”
An officer with the Columbia Police Department was involved in a shooting Wednesday.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - An 18-year-old was arrested overnight after she allegedly jumped into a deputies running car and intentionally struck an acquaintance of hers, say deputies. According to deputies with the Richland…
Coach Dawn Staley along with INNERSOLE and Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina have partnered together to reward students who have made academic strides.
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - The Third Circuit Solicitor will release the findings Wednesday afternoon of the investigation into a deadly officer-involved shooting that happened in Sumter in December 2016. Solicitor Ernest A. Finney III will…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The American Red Cross of Central SC is hosting its annual 24-hour giving blitz, to provide hope and urgent relief like food and other essentials to people coping with disaster. Each year, the Red Cross responds…
A Fresh new face is now open in Capital City allowing customers to have another option when it comes to grocery shopping. Click here to find out about the live entertainment, chef demos and special deals being offered all week.
Looking for things happening in and around the Midlands on this Wednesday? Look no more. Check out the Morning Menu for a peak at some events happening around town.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill designed to stabilize South Carolina's pension system for public workers. The Republican governor called the law signed Tuesday ``just the first step of many'' needed to secure long-term stability.…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--Richland County deputies say they arrested Berrino McClary for indecent exposure. Deputies were notified on April 4 about a man exposing himself in the parking lot of Muv Fitness in the Village of Sandhills. This isn't McClary's only…
[gtxvideo vid='vOcggVdq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vOcggVdq.jpg' vtitle='Medical Marijuana Advocates Push for Bill'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Advocates met Tuesday to reinforce their call to add South Carolina to the list of almost 30 states that have passed comprehensive medical marijuana legislation. Lawmakers from…
[gtxvideo vid='aHmjXrl7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/aHmjXrl7.jpg' vtitle='USC Women's Basketball Team Honored at State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The USC Women's Basketball team was honored Tuesday at the State House for their National Championship win. The team, along with head coach Dawn Staley were…
The University of South Carolina women's basketball team and coach Dawn Staley returned to the State House today.
