[gtxvideo vid='0IoMwoI0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0IoMwoI0.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia National Community Development'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The city of Columbia is celebrating National Community Development week. Monday at the kick off, Mayor Steve Benjamin took the time to recognize all the programs that benefit…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings of South Carolina is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the main speaker Monday at the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The deadline to file your state and federal taxes is tomorrow, April 18, 2017. If you have not filed yours yet. Experts say you are not alone. "45…
Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he'll be staying there. The Spring Valley alum and former high school All-American is reportedly signing with an agent, ending his collegiate…
If you are the parent of a small child you may be impacted by a recall of a popular brand of teething tablets.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --Gov. Henry McMaster supports legislation allowing adults to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina without a permit. McMaster's spokesman Brian Symmes said Friday the Republican governor thinks the bill is constitutional and would ``sign it if…
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-Three officers were injured, one of them stabbed, during a "disturbance" at the Kershaw Correctional Institution Sunday afternoon. South Carolina Department of Corrections Public Information Director, Sommer Sharpe says around 3p.m. there…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A West Columbia woman has been arrested for driving under the influence when she was involved in a crash that killed a motorcyclist Sunday morning. Troopers say Catherine…
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Highway Patrol is searching for a car involved in a fatal hit and run Sunday morning. Troopers say a pedestrian was hit on Old Camden Road near Trade Mill Court around 2:20a.m. According…
[gtxvideo vid='vVJLoBlE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vVJLoBlE.jpg' vtitle='New Research on Quitting Smoking'] ABC NEWS--It's truly a life and death decision say health experts. Now, new evidence that some strategies to quit smoking may be better than others. Here's Dr. Timothy Johnson with this medical…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Dozens of South Carolinians wanted their voices heard as they protested in front of the State House Saturday to demand President Trump Release his tax returns. Taking part in…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Authorities say a body was found burning near Paces Brook apartments Saturday night. Columbia Fire officials found the body when responding to a brush fire and notified the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- If you ever thought fun and fitness could never collide, then think again. Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia hosted the 7th annual Let's Move Columbia Easter…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The future is still unknown for a troubled five points bar. Columbia Police Chief, Skip Holbrook met with owner of the pour house and his attorney on Friday. Holbrook…
[gtxvideo vid='5yXzMMtb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5yXzMMtb.jpg' vtitle='Easter Spending on the Rise'] CNN--Easter spending is high. According to the National Retail Federation spending for Easter is expected to reach 18 point four billion dollars, that's up six percent over last year's record and a…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A group of recent USC graduates is helping young men look great without them having to step foot outside their high school. Tux on Trux began as…
[gtxvideo vid='GdtlI09W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GdtlI09W.jpg' vtitle='Tax Tips'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's almost tax time, and for all you procrastinators, here are some tips. Know what to look for when choosing a tax preparer. Experts say take the extra step of checking out…
[gtxvideo vid='WCGYRpIN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WCGYRpIN.jpg' vtitle='Fake 911 Caller Strikes Again Say Deputies'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County Deputies say the person making fake 911 calls, is at it again. The caller struck Friday morning with another false call, say deputies. The Lexington…
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina officials are investigating after a worker was killed at a metal plant. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said 25-year-old Corey Thomas Moore of Murrells Inlet was working for a contractor at CMC Steel South…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina police officer injured in a motorcycle crash earlier this week has died from his injuries. Spartanburg Police Maj. Art Littlejohn said in a news release that 39-year-old Master Police Officer Jason Gregory Harris…
[gtxvideo vid='TmvbLa57' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TmvbLa57.jpg' vtitle='City to Host Easter Eggstravaganza'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is celebrating Easter with an Eggstravaganza. The 7th annual Let’s Move takes place Saturday and it is free and open to children ages 3-12. This year’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Alaina Coates, Allisha Gray, and Kaela Davis ended their chapter as championship winning Gamecocks and began a new chapter with the WNBA Thursday night. Former WNBA All-Star Chamique Holdsclaw remembers the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A company that makes fishing boats plans to expand its operations in South Carolina and hire another 370 employees. The state commerce department said Thursday that Scout Boats plans to spend nearly $11 million to expand…
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - US Ambassador Nikki Haley is urging countries that provide UN peacekeeping troops to hold soldiers accountable for sexual abuse, an appeal that came after citing an AP investigation into a child sex ring in Haiti involving…
