Watch: Prepping Roads and Drivers for Winter Weather
South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation provide tips for keeping roads and drivers safe as inclement weather moves through the Midlands.
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Watch: Road Closures Still A Problem In Some Areas After Floods
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- More than 3 months after the historic floods, residents in Eastover are still feeling the impact with several road closures across the region. "Now, I have to drive all the way up Garners Ferry, make a…
Hospital in Barnwell County Closing at Least Temporarily
BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily. Local media outlets report that the owners of the 53-bed hospital released a statement…
Sheriff warns of Dangers of letting car run while it's not occupied in Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the winter weather, many drivers may want to start their car and let it heat up before jumping in, but there's a warning from Law Enforcement about that practice. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says car…
Woman Fatally Struck While Riding Her Bike to Work Identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A woman killed while riding her bicycle to work Thursday morning has been identified. Coroner Margaret Fisher said 31-year-old Erica Bass died after she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in the southbound lane of 12th Street exit between SCANA…
USC Trustee in Court on Charges He Killed Protected Hawks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A University of South Carolina trustee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he illegally trapped and killed hawks in Orangeburg County. Court papers show Charles Williams entered the plea Wednesday in Columbia. Prosecutors last month…
Suspect in Video Store Robbery Caught
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Surveillance footage lead to the arrest of a man wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed…
State Braces for Potentially Severe Winter Weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As severe winter weather makes it way across the east coast, the National Weather Service issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Florence, Dillon, Marion, Horry and Lee counties. Be advised that the alerts…
St. Patrick's Line-Up Announcement Party
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The St. Pat’s in Five Points Planning Committee is inviting the community to Delaney’s Music Pub for the reveal of this year’s music line-up, festival highlights, and changes. The event is Thursday, January 21st, starting at 6:00…
Boil Water Advisory for Trenholm Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is a boil water advisory issued for water customers in the Trenholm Drive area. This includes those located in Lakeview Circle to Forest Drive, and the Trenholm Plaza Shopping Center. Water customers are asked to vigorously boil their water…
WATCH: Governor Haley delivers 2016 State of the State address
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A fresh start to 20-16, started with a look-back at what tested South Carolina in 2015. "This has been a different, and difficult year for…
Watch: Gov. Haley to Deliver State of the State Address
Lawmakers speculate on what Governor Haley will discuss during 2016 State of the State address.
Watch: Scammers Target Midlands Residents
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Scammers posing as FBI officials are targeting residents in the midlands. Earlier this week, USC student Jordan Zimmerman was one of the victims to the scam. "He actually made it really believable and pretty scary…
One Dead in Colleton County Mobile Home Fire
SMOAKS, S.C. (AP) _Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a fire in a mobile home in Colleton County . Fire and Rescue Director Barry McRoy tells local media outlets that firefighters responded in the community of Smoaks…
Six Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The crackdown on human trafficking in South Carolina scored a big win Wednesday. Wednesday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of six people. Investigators say the suspects were involved in selling…
Orangeburg District 5 Names Washington Superintendent
ORANGBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- Leaders with Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five appointed Dr. Jesse Washington, III to the position of Superintendent at a special-called board meeting. Washington took over as interim superintendent for Dr.…
Chapin Police Chief Suspended
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A spokesperson for the Town of Chapin confirms to ABC Columbia that Police Chief Troy Crump has been suspended without pay. Crump was suspended for three days…
Lawmakers Launch Prayer Caucus at State Capitol
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Palmetto Family Council along with South Carolina legislators gathered at the State House Wednesday to support the launch of the South Carolina Legislative Prayer Caucus. Organizers say the caucus…
Deadline is Approaching for SC Voter Registration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deadlines are approaching for South Carolinian's hoping to vote in the state's presidential primaries this year. The state Election Commission says that anyone who wants to vote in the Republican presidential primary needs to be…
Americans for Prosperity-SC to Pay Gas Tax for Drivers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Americans for Prosperity-South Carolina will be at a Lexington gas station, paying the gas tax burden for hard-working commuters in order to highlight how much the gas tax costs drivers in the state, and to reinforce…
WATCH: Bourbon Barrel Maker Invests in Bamberg
BAMBERG, S.C. (WOLO) - A bourbon barrel maker is investing $3.6 million in Bamberg County, bringing 57 jobs in the next five years. "Black Water Barrels" is in the process of…
Richland County Holds Flood Meetings
Richland County, S.C. (News Release) -- Residents affected by the historic October 2015 floods are invited to offer input that will help Richland County plan for future natural disasters. The Community Input and Recovery Project is a series of six meetings…
Watch: Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Refugee Resettlement Bills
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The debate over whether or not South Carolina should accept Syrian refugees began at the state house Tuesday on a bill that would prevent state agencies from working with refugees programs until the federal government…
Watch: Flood Damage too Severe for Some Homeowners
Many in the Midlands are working to rebuild following October's floods but some homeowners in the Pine Glen area have been left without that option.
West Columbia Water Line Break on Sunset Boulevard Near Jarvis Klapman Boulevard
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of West Columbia has experienced a water line break on Sunset Boulevard near Jarvis Klapman Boulevard. City crews are currently working to identify the location of the leak and determine how many customers are…
