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SC Lawmaker Proposing New Viagra Bill

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)--A South Carolina lawmaker is proposing that men who want to get Viagra or other drugs to help them have sex wait for 24 hours and get a sworn statement from their sexual partners detailing their problems. Rep.…

SC Teacher of the Year Named

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina named its 2016 Teacher of the Year Wednesday night at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Hand Middle School Mathematics Teacher, Jennifer Wise, was picked among five finalists picked from across the state. Wise will…

WATCH: Southern Cuisine Served at State House

[gtxvideo vid='jgn3cgCj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jgn3cgCj.jpg' vtitle='hospitality'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” The fastest way into someone's heart is through the stomach. South Carolina's hospitality industry knows that's true for many of the millions of tourists who travel to our beaches and cities every…

Watch: Sheriff's Pledge to Combat Domestic Violence

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- In a press conference on Wednesday, dozens of South Carolina Sheriffs pledged to implement new policies to help tackle domestic violence. "We pledge to change the numbers here in South Carolina, but most importantly we…

Car Flips During Interstate Argument

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - According to the Columbia Police Department's Twitter page, all lanes were cleared just before 6 p.m. Wednesday on I-126. Officers say a driver was reportedly driving aggressively & arguing with another driver moments before the crash.…

Watch: Veterans Rally at SC State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Veterans rallied at the State House Wednesday for the importance of the military. Music, guest speakers and information were on hand for those in attendance. Veterans putting the focus on the needs of South Carolina's Military and…

Alan Wilson: Dismiss Special Prosecutor's Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Attorney General Alan Wilson wants South Carolina's highest court to dismiss a lawsuit from a local prosecutor he appointed to head up an investigation into legislative corruption. Wilson late Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to…

Watch: Family Shares Story, Advocating for Caregivers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- According to the Alzheimer's Association 84,000 South Carolinians are living with Alzheimer's, but this is only a small portion of those impacted. The association says 300,000 caregivers are struggling and sacrificing to care for their loved…

RCSD Investigating Suspicious Death in Eastover

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say theyย are investigating a suspicious death in Eastover. Authorities say that when deputies arrived at the boat launch atย McCords Ferry Road and Two Rivers Road just before 6 p.m.…

Watch: Wednesday Headlines

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Here's a look at news making headlines Wednesday morning. Out of the State House Veterans will rally from 10am-1pm Wednesday. Roads and construction funding will be up for debate at the State House. Lawmakers are working on…

Watch: Colleagues Remember Superintendent Bennie Bennett

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, Newberry County district officials remembered their friend and colleague, ย Superintendent Bennie Bennett. Bennett was killed in a car accident Saturday night. In a press conference, several of Bennett's colleagues said they will remember…

Citizens Invited to 'Coffee with a Deputy'

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC ( WOLO) - Building relationships. One 'Cup of Joe' at a time. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for you. Not for a speeding ticket or a noise complaint, but for a friendly cup…

Watch: School Choice Rally

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dozens of parents, teachers and students rallied on the State House Steps Tuesday for School Choice. The annual rally aims to bring attention to lawmakers of the options for school choice, including charter schools, and online schools.…

Bank Robber Uses Taxi as Getaway Car

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Authorities with the Columbia Police say they have arrested man who they say usedย a taxi as his getaway car followingย a bank robbery. Sammie Greene, 54 , allegedly went into…

VIDEO: That's Money, Baby!

[gtxvideo vid='zwJy8VHI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zwJy8VHI.jpg' vtitle='lotto baby'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” Talk about a baby shower gift. The SC Education Lottery says over the weekend a couple with a baby on the way won $250,000 on a scratch off ticket. It was…

Watch: Family remembers 12-year-old ATV victim

Olanta, S.C. (WOLO) --- Michele Moore says she'll always remember her son Hunter as a kind-hearted kid who loved Gamecock sports and outdoor adventures. She tells ABC Columbia, "He loved life and he always has a smile on his face."…

Watch: What You Need To Know About the Tax Deadline

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The deadline to file taxes is Monday at midnight andย ABC Columbia spoke with tax experts to find out what you need to know before the clock strikes midnight. For those seeking to file on-time, experts…

Local Woman Wins Big With Scratch Off Lottery Ticket

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- A Columbia woman is a quarter-of-a-million dollars richer. According to officials with the South Carolina Lottery, the womanย stopped at the Xpress Zone 2 on Bush River Roadย and bought a Carolina Green lottery ticket on her way…

Sumter Co. Boy Dead After Four-Wheeler Accident

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 12-year-old boy is dead, following a four-wheeler accident Sunday afternoon. The victim was identified asย Hunter Moore of Olanta, S.C. Sumter County Coroner Harvin Bullock said Moore died of internal injuries. The incident occurredย happened in…

WATCH: Quidditch Flies into Cola

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The U.S. Quidditch Cup took up residence in the playing fields at Saluda Shoals Park Saturday. Around 6o college and club teams from across the nation battled it out…

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