[gtxvideo vid='VLDYvNpe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/VLDYvNpe.jpg' vtitle='Concert to Benefit Toys for Tots'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A concert benefiting Toys for Tots will be held Sunday, December 4, at Music Farm Columbia. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and pay $5 at the door,…
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley plans to seek about $64 million in next year's budget to cover damage to the state from Hurricane Matthew not covered by federal emergency aid.
[gtxvideo vid='Z40rJhhc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z40rJhhc.jpg' vtitle='Restoring Hope for Flood Victims This Holiday Season'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - United Way of the Midlands, which launched its "Restoring Hope" initiative in October, is continuing its push to get flood victims back in their homes…
South Carolina's inspector general says food stamp overpayments following last year's historic flooding may total more than $10 million.
[gtxvideo vid='Iobzh8im' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Iobzh8im.jpg' vtitle='Piano and Pastrami'] Although pastrami may not be your first thought, when it comes to settling in for some piano played by a renowned pianist like Marina Lomazov, the Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative is suggesting you give…
NEW YORK (AP) _ Disney's South Pacific animated tale ``Moana'' fell short of a ``Frozen''-sized debut but nevertheless dominated the Thanksgiving box office with an estimated $81.1 million over the five-day weekend. The well-reviewed ``Moana,'' about a princess's mythical journey…
Governor Nikki Haley recommends that all seven of the Richland County Recreation Board members be removed from the committee. Four members have already resigned but the remaining three took the opportunity to speak on their involvement in the commission and…
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for a suspect accused of using a counterfeit check to purchase thousands of dollars worth of jewelry.
After hearing from 55 witnesses over a month, a South Carolina jury is set to hear closing arguments in the Michael Slager murder trial.
[gtxvideo vid='KxRpZi0x' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KxRpZi0x.jpg' vtitle='Salvation Army'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Growing a large white beard and feeding reindeer isn’t a prerequisite to make a Midlands child happy this Christmas. Once again this year, you have the opportunity to join The Salvation Army and…
[gtxvideo vid='JO6rWD3v' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JO6rWD3v.jpg' vtitle='Feed an Officer Campaign Kicks Off'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Heroes in Blue's "Feed an Officer" campaign runs through December 11. Visit a participating restaurants and simply, donate. All donations will be delivered to local departments in Richland…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ready to ring in the season? The State Christmas Tree will be lit Thursday, December 1. And organizers have announced performers for The 50th Annual Governor’s Carolighting. Carolighting Children’s Choir Dreher High School Choir Dr. Marlena Smalls…
NEW YORK (AP) _ Thanksgiving weekend shoppers picked up hot toys, TVs and new Apple products, buying both online and in stores, but spent less per person because of rampant discounting that they've come to demand. All the receipts aren't…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Another member of the Richland County Recreation Commission's Board of Directors is stepping down. Tuesday George Martin submitted a resignation letter to the governor's office. In the letter…
Two people are in custody and face sex trafficking charges after deputies say they forced four minors they met on Facebook to perform sex acts in exchange for money at a Bush River Road hotel earlier this month.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the woman who died on November 27th after the vehicle she was driving left the roadway and hit a tree nearly a week…
Former police officer Michael Slager, who is accused of murdering an unarmed black man, takes the stand in his own defense at his murder trial this morning.
[gtxvideo vid='wvIVE295' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wvIVE295.jpg' vtitle='Is Pro Se the best choice?'] COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Many people can recite the words that protect citizens from persecution for their actions or even speech, otherwise known as the Miranda Warning. Miranda, as it is known,…
[gtxvideo vid='5kWtkC2d' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5kWtkC2d.jpg' vtitle='Trial by Jury'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The Constitution, in Article III, Section 2, and the Sixth Amendment both address a citizen’s right to a trial by jury, and a “speedy and public trial…by an impartial jury.” …
[gtxvideo vid='s9dFzh2q' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s9dFzh2q.jpg' vtitle='A Profile : Who's Who in the Trump Cabinet '] CNN--President Elect Donald Trump hosts more meetings this week as he continues to put together the administration. Fredricka Whitfield takes a look at Who's Who in the…
[gtxvideo vid='6NX4Tli9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6NX4Tli9.jpg' vtitle='Kennerly Rd. Penny Project Complete'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news for drivers in Irmo, the new Traffic Circle off Kennerly Road is now open. The construction on the round-about took several months, as part of the Richland…
ABC News--An Ohio State University student was shot dead by police after he plowed into pedestrians with a car and then stabbed multiple people with a butcher's knife at the OSU campus in Columbus this morning, officials said. The scene…
A man who planned to buy a car from a stranger he met online was instead robbed at gunpoint Saturday night authorities say.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A male suspect is being sought in connection with three shoplifting incidents at the Belk's department store located in the 600 block of Promenade Place. Benjamin Kearse, 52, is…
[gtxvideo vid='GiSmt28n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GiSmt28n.jpg' vtitle='Holiday Safety Tips to Keep in Mind'] The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given everyone some guidelines. Place your tree away from sources of heat such as fireplaces, candles, and space heaters. Use…
