Watch: Your St. Patty's Day Schedule
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) The smiling eyes of the Irish are not the only thing that will be in Five Points this weekend. Ten of Thousands of revelers plan to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day as well. It will be a sea of…
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Watch: Civil Rights Pilgrimage in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A Civil Rights Pilgrimage in South Carolina kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday. Among the participants, U.S. Senator Tim Scott along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and U.S. Representative John Lewis. Scott…
West Columbia Boil Water Advisory
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: 1600 Block of Fairlane Road 1800-1900 Block of Pinelake Drive All addresses on Watson Road Easton Estates Subdivision…
Watch: SC Schools Could Start Earlier
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Watch: Senate Continues Debate on Refugees Bill
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday, the South Carolina senate continued debate on a bill that would affect refugees placed in South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. The bill mandates all refugees placed in the Palmetto State…
Watch: Defense Attorney Discusses Arrests of USC Players
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Two USC Basketball players were served arrest warrants Thursday morning for charges stemming from incidents involving BB gun damage to vehicles. Eric Cobb, 19 years old, has been charged with malicious injury to private property and…
Owner of Free Times found dead
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Sad news to pass along. Free Times owner and publisher Charles Nutt of Elgin passed away in an Augusta, Georgia hotel room Wednesday. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms Nutt took his own life. Eva Moore,…
Man Acquitted After Testifying Shooting Self Defense
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A man who tried to have the murder charge against him thrown out under South Carolina's so-called ``stand your ground'' law has been acquitted during a trial. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that a…
Suspect Wanted for Robbery, Assault
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) -- Forest Acres police are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed and assaulted a victim early Wednesday morning. 29-year-old Michael Qualls is accused of robbing and assaulting the victim in the 4400…
WATCH: Governor Haley on Cruz Candidacy
It's not the GOP Presidential candidate she was endorsing but with the list of those vying for the Republican seat dwindling Governor Haley looking at other options.
VIDEO: Sanford Picked for Cuba Delegation
[gtxvideo vid='htD0A7Gf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/htD0A7Gf.jpg' vtitle='sanford'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — U.S. Representative Mark Sanford (R-SC 1st District) will be among a handful of republicans traveling to Cuba with President Barack Obama. The former South Carolina governor has worked in the past to…
Watch: Confederate Flag Display Proposal
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Watch: Senate Debates Refugees Bill
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina senate is debating a bill that would create a stricter vetting process for refugees who come to South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. Senator Kevin Bryant says the bill will…
RCSD Says Farewell to K-9 Robby
Information for this article was provided by the Richland County Sheriff's Department. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with deep sadness announced the death of one their our own, K-9…
Watch: Governor Haley Says County Councilman Out of Job After Tax Plea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Nikki Haley says a county councilman recently sentenced for failing to report nearly half a million dollars in income is out of a job. In an executive order obtained…
Lexington Prosecutor Won't Seek Re-Election After DUI Arrest
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina prosecutor recently charged with his third-alcohol related offense is not seeking re-election. Lexington County prosecutor Donnie Myers said in a news release Wednesday he will not run again…
Candidate Filing Begins for Races Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People who want to run for office in South Carolina can begin to file their paperwork. The State Election Commission and county commissions will begin accepting paperwork to run in the June primaries and November general…
Columbia Officer Struck By Car
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A Columbia Police Officer is recovering this morning after authorities say he was struck by a car. Columbia spokesperson, Jennifer Timmons tells ABC Columbia News the Officer was responding to a suspicious car traveling on Devine…
WATCH: Backyard Chickens Forced to Wait to Lay in Irmo
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - The Irmo Town Council voted to defer a first vote on legalizing backyard chickens Tuesday. Council members wanted to wait for Councilman Barry Walker, Sr., who is…
New Partnership Aims at Helping SC Seniors
[gtxvideo vid='KxVEtIeU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KxVEtIeU.jpg' vtitle='sc 211'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 211. The number can…
WATCH: Scholarship Honoring Clementa Pinckney
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Watch: Riverfront Park Reopens Following Flood
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Community members are hitting the trail at Riverfront Park for the first time in months Two and a half miles of the walking trail between the Broad River and the Columbia Canal is open for the…
Watch: Governor Haley Signs Domestic Violence Bill
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO)- On Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill that creates domestic violence fatality review committees in each of the 16 solicitor circuits in the Palmetto State. "This is pulling in forensics, this is pulling in law…
Ex-Guard Admits Smuggling Drugs into Federal Prison in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A former guard has pleaded guilty to bringing drugs into a federal prison in South Carolina. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says Anthony Jermaine Creech of Blackville pleaded guilty Monday to providing marijuana to inmates at Estill…
New Partnership Aims at Helping SC Seniors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 2-1-1. The number can connect callers with support groups,…
