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Vote 2016 Election Runoff : Polls Closed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters headed to the Polls Tuesday for Elections in runoffs across the state. Polls closed at 7pm. Voter Turnout was light. Voters were casting ballots in 13 General Assembly districts. In the Midlands, voters were deciding seats…
Watch: Midlands sends aid to flood stricken West Virginia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is giving back. Many residents know the impact of flooding, our area was devastated last fall. Now the Midlands is gathering aid to send to flood stricken West Virginia. Local churches and the Red Cross,…
Watch: Dozens Killed in Terrorist Attack in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey (WOLO)--An attack carried out at one of the busiest airports in the world. At this hour, the number of people killed stands at 28 , dozens of victims suffered injuries. The state-run media in Turkey confirms, three suicide…
Charleston Shooting: Prosecutor says State should try Dylann Roof first
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A prosecutor is asking that the state trial of the man accused of fatally shooting nine black parishioners in a Charleston church be held before his federal trial. In a request filed in state court Tuesday,…
Shark attack injures man off Sullivan's Island
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Officials say a man was "nipped" by a small shark Monday while knee-deep in the water on Sullivan's Island. The Sullivan's Island fire and police departments said in a news release that the 35-year-old was…
Watch: New Rental Ordinance in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new rental ordinance in the City of Columbia is set to start Friday. It will require landlords who have rental property in the City to get a rental permit for each of their units. The new…
DHEC to offer New App for Restaurant Health Scores
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Health Officials in South Carolina are launching a new web application which provides restaurant food ratings and scores from The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. The S.C. Food Grades program allows you to find restaurants…
Vote 2016: Voters head to polls for Runoffs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's Runoff Election Day in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7am-7pm. Voter turnout is expected to be low, just two weeks ago on Election Day officials said only about 14 percent of registered voters cast their…
Man, 59, Charged With Attempted Murder In Overnight Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department responded to a shots fired call Sunday evening at the Creek Place Apartments where they say a victim was found with multiple gun shot wounds. Authorities say just…
SLED Investigating After Orangeburg County Deputy Fired
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating after an Orangeburg County sheriff's deputy was fired after a woman said he forced her to perform a sex act. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell released a statement to media outlets…
Suspects wanted in Orangeburg County hit and run
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol needs your help finding the suspects in a hit and run Sunday morning in Orangeburg County. Authorities said a pedestrian was hit by up to two cars on U.S. 176 near…
Woman arrested in friend's death in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police have charged Tameka Randal, 30, in the death of her 26-year-old friend in an apartment in North Columbia. Authorities said the apartment is located in the 100 block of Lorick Circle. Police said the shooting happened around 10 p.m.…
South University graduates 400 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - There are nearly 400 new college graduates in the Midlands this weekend. South University, Columbia held commencement ceremonies at the Metropolitan Convention Center Saturday. Dr. Belle Wheelan served as commencement speaker. Wheelan is the President of the…
SLED investigating 23rd officer-involved shooting of year
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - State authorities are working to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the 23rd officer-involved shooting so far this year. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the shooting, which happened Friday at Myrtle Beach…
Sumter man arrested after chase through town
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - A Sumter man is behind bars after he sped off in his car when a deputy tried to pull him over for not wearing a seat belt, Sumter County Sheriff's deputies said. Officials said Roger Mullins, 29, is…
Mistrial declared in kidnapping case of teen missing 2 years
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - A judge has declared a mistrial in the trial of a man charged with kidnapping a teen who has not been seen in 30 months. Media outlets report the Horry County jury deliberated about nine hours…
Newberry County manhunt for robbery suspect
Columbia, SC ( WOLO ) - - Deputies and SLED agents with bloodhounds and helicopter were searching a wooded area at the intersection of SC 34/I26 for an armed robbery suspect Saturday, said Newberry County Officials. The search is a…
Fort Jackson to host Independence Celebration
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - Get ready to go Red, white and blue for Independence day. Fort Jackson will host its annual Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks and Independence day event on July, 2nd. The festivities are set to begin at…
Brain Eating Amoeba found at U.S. National Whitewater Center
Breaking : According to County health officials, in North Carolina, Brain-eating amoeba found at U.S. National Whitewater Center. The facilities to be closed by county health officials. From our sister station : WCCB Charlotte Link i… https://t.co/JIGUM55HTG https://t.co/MEbUun7aLd Background :…
Watch: Dash Cam Video Shows Officer-Involved Shooting
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)-- Dash cam video gives an first hand look at an officer involved shooting in Forest Acres. SLED released the video Friday morning showing the May 19th incident. The shooting took place after a Forest Acres police…
Coastal Carolina Raises Tuition
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Coastal Carolina University's board of trustees has approved a 3.29 percent increase in tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 academic year. University President David A. DeCenzo said in a news release Thursday that the new costs…
Change of Command at Fort Jackson
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) _ The Army general in charge of Fort Jackson in South Carolina says the post is a model for other military organizations trying to expand training for women entering combat-related jobs. Maj. Gen. Roger…
Allen University To Open Renovated Historic Auditorium
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Allen University in Columbia has reclaimed part of its past. The historically black university in Columbia on Friday is officially reopening its historic Chappell Auditorium after the facility underwent a $3 million interior renovation. The building…
Ten months later, CWS I-20 discharge continues into Saluda River
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - ABC Columbia News has learned that the wastewater discharge into the Saluda River from Carolina Water Service's Interstate 20 location continues, despite intense public backlash and DHEC issuing its intent to deny the renewal of the…
