COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina prisons are starting a new program to help veterans behind bars prepare for life outside of prison. The Department of Corrections announced in a news release that on veterans with an honorable discharge will be…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The State Board of Economic Advisors say South Carolina budget-writers can expect to have an additional $446 million next year. The State newspaper reported the forecast Thursday includes nearly $140 million reserved for one-time expenditures, if…
ABC NEWS-- Veterans Day freebies & deals around the Midlands: IHOP: Free Stack of Red, White & Blue Pancakes Bruegger's: Free Small Drip Coffee Applebee's: Free Meal Chili's: Free Entree from Special Menu Olive Garden: Free Entree from Special Menu…
[gtxvideo vid='CnY1tUuf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CnY1tUuf.jpg' vtitle='Bad Habits? Try Breakfast say Experts'] CNN--Wondering how to break those bad habits? Experts say it starts with a good breakfast. Start the day with foods that are high in protein and healthy fats say experts, and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 38th annual Veterans Day parade in the City of Columbia’s is Friday. It's known as one of the largest Veterans Day Parades in the Southeast. The parade starts at 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel…
[gtxvideo vid='LVnaCjKL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LVnaCjKL.jpg' vtitle='Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As midlands residents and the country continue to absorb the election and the transition plans in place at Donald Trump heads to the White House, experts are…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) The Claflin student who left her newborn baby in a dumpster has brought attention back to the issues of infant abandonments. I…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Thursday Governor Nikki Haley issued an Executive order in regards to the Richland County Recreation Commission Board Members. In the Executive Order from the Governor, it states, I hereby provide written notice to all members of the Richland…
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (AP) - Greenville County sheriff's deputies are investigating after two people were found shot to death at a home in Travelers Rest. Master Deputy Ryan Flood said deputies were called to check on a resident's welfare about…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- A big night for the GOP in South Carolina. The state went red for President-Elect Donald Trump. Other candidates won big in their local races as well.…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden will kick-off its annual Lights Before Christmas with its first ever 5K, to benefit wildlife conservation and education efforts. The race will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 19. The run…
[gtxvideo vid='u2wWSvmH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u2wWSvmH.jpg' vtitle='Jewish Food Extravaganza Happening Sunday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Bubbie's Brisket and Bakery comes to Beth Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, November 13. The Jewish food extravaganza features savory and sweet treats. It takes place from 11 a.m. to…
According to officials with the South Carolina Department of Revenue a Sumter County man is behind bars and faces up to five years in prison for filing fraudulent individual income tax returns.
[gtxvideo vid='xa4IH2zu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xa4IH2zu.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Residents React to Trump Win'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands residents woke up Wednesday morning with mixed reactions to President-elect Donald Trump. Our Grace Joyal hit the street to find out how people are feeling.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have deadlines next week. They are Allendale, Bamberg,…
Wildfires in parts of Georgia and North Carolina force the Forestry Commission to enforce a burn ban. Find out if it's in your in the area.
Thursday, November 10th, is the annual Devine Night Out holiday shopping event! Devine Night Out has created a night filled with socializing, merriment and shopping, in hopes to promote local shopping during the holiday season. The event runs from 5-8pm…
[gtxvideo vid='pMlRdnXV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pMlRdnXV.jpg' vtitle=''Silent Voices' Fighting Against the Homeless Stigma'] ABC NEWS-- Homeless Helping Homeless presents an evening of music, spoken word, theater, dance, poetry and visual arts presented by homeless artists. Performances are based on life experiences of the…
[gtxvideo vid='XNx5ast1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XNx5ast1.jpg' vtitle='Labor Department: Millions of Jobs to be Filled'] (AP)-- Americans are deciding who will fill the nation's top job, but the Obama administration said there are millions more jobs waiting to be filled. U.S. employers posted slightly…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators are looking for a suspect in a Halloween afternoon collision on Cordova Rd. in Orangeburg County. Troopers with the highway patrol say Phillip Dalton is wanted for Felony Driving Under the Influence. According to Investigators Dalton…
A fired white police officer's defense lawyer hammered away Wednesday at the investigation of his fatal shooting of a fleeing black motorist, pointing out that citizens using a toy metal detector found evidence the state missed at the crime scene.
A Claflin University student is charged with attempted murder after a newborn was found in a dumpster.
Spartanburg County Coroner Rusty Clevenger said he will release the names of the two people who were found buried on Todd Kohlhepp's Woodruff property. The announcement will come at a news conference Wednesday afternoon.
[gtxvideo vid='9RlPAVwN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9RlPAVwN.jpg' vtitle='Key Race Results in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--(AP) These are the Key Race Results in South Carolina from Congressional District Seats to State Senate Seats and Lexington Coroner. U.S. Sen. Tim Scott won his first full term…
A Sumter police officer is on the other side of the law after being accused of coercing and intimidating women to have sexual relations with him while on duty, SLED officials said in a statement Wednesday.
