Bill Shoring Up Pension System Heading to Governor's Desk
A bill designed to stabilize South Carolina's pension system for public workers is heading to Gov. Henry McMaster's desk.
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Fireflies' Season Gets Glowing Thursday
[gtxvideo vid='h1XnF4Be' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h1XnF4Be.jpg' vtitle='fireflies'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The 2017 season for the Columbia Fireflies starts Thursday. The Flies take on the Augusta GreenJackets through Sunday. Besides the addition of former pro-football player Tim Tebow to the roster, Spirit Communications…
Festival Gets Midlands Residents Ready for Growing Season
[gtxvideo vid='9nHBETqf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9nHBETqf.jpg' vtitle='plant and flower show'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival begins at the State Farmers Market Thursday. Gardeners, and those looking to develop their green thumb, can visit the free event to…
Tim Tebow gets pro start with Columbia Fireflies Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Tim Tebow got comfortable in his first visit to his new minor league home Sunday and vowed to give his all in his latest professional sports venture with the Columbia Fireflies. The 2007 Heisman Trophy winner…
Storms Push Through Midlands Leaving trail of Damage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Heavy rain and thunderstorms brought strong winds, flooded roadways and even hail on Wednesday. Relentless rain flooded highways and overflowed into streets. Powerful winds knocking down trees into power lines…
Governor's Picks for SC Ports Authority Clear Hurdle
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster's picks for the South Carolina Ports Authority board have cleared a key confirmation hurdle after again telling legislators their nominations had nothing to do with embattled political consultant Richard Quinn. The nominations come…
Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='Lr72z81j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lr72z81j.jpg' vtitle='Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon brought raging winds, rain and even hail, as a massive southeastern storm moved across the Midlands. In Lexington, people reported hail from Cayce, to West Columbia…
Sinkhole Forms in Columbia After Storm
[gtxvideo vid='PKGICidu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PKGICidu.jpg' vtitle='Sinkhole Forms in Columbia After Storm'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Storms bringing winds and rain Wednesday flooded streets in downtown Columbia. A sinkhole formed at the intersection of Assembly and Lady. Columbia Police barricaded the area as crews began…
S.C. Emergency Management Division Shares Severe Weather Tips
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Schools, businesses and events closed early Wednesday to give people enough time to make sure their families are safe. The South Carolina Emergency Management Divison says you should…
Severe Weather Floods Downtown Streets, Strands Drivers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Severe weather prompted flash flood warnings across the Midlands. From the usual areas near downtown at Whaley street and Main, to areas that don't normally see flooding, streets were underwater Wednesday afternoon. Columbia Fire officials barricaded Saluda…
Some State Offices, Local Offices Closing Early Due to Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Due to the possibility of severe weather some State and Local Government offices are closing. From SC EMD: Richland County Government will close at 1pm. Saluda County Government will close at 2pm. Richland County Recreation Commission Administrative Offices…
Frank Martin Named Jim Phelan National Coach Of The Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) - After leading his team to a school record 26 wins and its first ever Final Four in 2017, South Carolina head men's basketball coach Frank Martin has been named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year. The Jim…
Tornado Confirmed in Union County from Monday
[gtxvideo vid='a0EmttTH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a0EmttTH.jpg' vtitle='Tornado Confirmed in Union County from Monday'] UNION, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with the National Weather Service confirm an EF 1 Tornado touched down in Whitmire in Union County Monday. During the storm, a mobile home was flipped…
Severe Weather Safety Tips
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- As we prepare for severe weather, it's important to keep safety tips in mind. First, make sure to keep up to date with Chief Meteorologist John Farley. He's monitoring the storm's path. You can follow him…
South Braces for Storms, Possible Tornadoes
ABC NEWS (AP)- Associated Press-- Alabama's governor declared a state of emergency and schools in South Carolina planned to dismiss classes early Wednesday ahead of severe thunderstorms expected to move across the Southeast, bringing a threat of tornadoes and hail…
'South Carolina Future' Athletes Inspired by National Championship Win
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The lady Gamecocks national championship win is making a big impact on local kids who say it's even bigger than basketball. The young athletes are driven to play a…
Irmo’s Johnson Enters Masters as Green Jacket Favorite
[gtxvideo vid='S4HZ9C2B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S4HZ9C2B.jpg' vtitle='Irmo's Johnson Enters Masters as Green Jacket Favorite'] Golf's greatest prize is at stake this weekend when the world's best go to it's most famous arena, Augusta National Golf Club. As The Masters' field gathers for their…
Female Victim Dies Following Shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A female victim is dead after a shooting off of North Main St. Tuesday night. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say the incident took place on the 5700 block of Koon Rd. just after 6:30 Thursday…
St. Pats Festival Foundation Donations
[gtxvideo vid='2jSi1mr3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2jSi1mr3.jpg' vtitle='St. Pats Festival Foundation Donations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- St. Patrick's Day may be over, but the Five Points Foundation is feeling the luck of the Irish. Today organizers announced the money raised, for charity, from the annual…
Child Advocacy Day at SC State House
[gtxvideo vid='2AsvfYtM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2AsvfYtM.jpg' vtitle='Child Advocacy Day at SC State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Advocates for the care and welfare of South Carolina's children gathered at the State House Tuesday for Child Advocacy Day. Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with other…
Many Midlands Schools to Dismiss Early Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Wednesday many Midlands school districts will dismiss students early due to the potential for severe weather. Lexington One- Lexington County School District One will dismiss all Lexington One schools early tomorrow, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Child…
A'ja Wilson's High School Coach Describes Her Journey to the Championship
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- If you watched the women's national championship, you know the name A'ja Wilson but one man knew she would be a star long before she was in the national…
USC’S Dawn Staley Still Living the Dream
[gtxvideo vid='A7tWKtxx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/A7tWKtxx.jpg' vtitle='USC'S Dawn Staley Still Living the Dream'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Fresh off her win as the Head Coach of the University of South Carolina Women's Basketball National Champions, Dawn Staley says she's just trying to get back…
Catherine Templeton Announces 2018 Run for Governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One of the State's top Republicans announced she is running for Governor in 2018. Catherine Templeton made the announcement Tuesday afternoon. Templeton has run the State's Labor Department and the Department of Health. In a release,…
McMaster Threatens to Veto Bills Raising Gas Tax, Borrowing
Gov. Henry McMaster says he will veto bills that would increase the state's gas tax and borrow money for a backlog of repairs at state-owned buildings.
