Deputies Seek Two Suspects in Theft of Chainsaws
Two suspects are wanted for shoplifting after allegedly stealing chainsaws from a local home improvement store.
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Watch: Gearing up to Go Red
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Pull out your Red and strut your stuff for a good cause. It's time for the second annual Go Red Fashion Show here in the Capital City. Friday's show will not only showcase local designers red wears,…
3rd Reading of Roads Bill set for Thursday
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - A third reading of the roads bill is set for Thursday. After nearly a year of debate, the South Carolina Senate passed a road funding plan supported by Republicans Wednesday night. The 30-15…
Military Supporters Seek End to Military Retiree Tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Gov. Nikki Haley and South Carolina's military boosters want to end taxes on military retirement benefits. Haley's budget calls for slicing $10 million from the state's coffers to pay for the cut. The plan would ultimately cost…
WATCH: Lexington Parent Files Title IX Complaint for Unsafe Softball Fields
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A Lexington High School parent has filed a Title IX complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. The parent, Sam Light, along with…
State of Emergency Declared in 2 Florence County Schools
TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ A state of emergency has been declared in two schools in Timmonsville, opening the way for the state Department of Education to manage the schools. Media outlets report the state Board of Education declared the emergency…
Watch: Senate Passes 2nd Reading of Roads Bill
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Late Wednesday afternoon, the Senate passed the second reading of a bill to fix the state's roads and bridges. In a 30 to 15 vote, the senate advanced the roads bill to a third reading…
Watch: SC State University Looks for President
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Watch: String of Crimes in Northeast Richland County Connected
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- A string of crimes in Northeast Richland County has residents on high alert. Sheriff Leon Lott says there's a common thread in the shooting of female in the Publix Parking lot on Hardscrabble Road and…
Senate Roads Bill Passes Second Reading
Columbia, S.C. (AP)--After nearly a year of debate, the South Carolina Senate has passed a road funding plan supported by Republicans. The 30-15 vote Wednesday afternoon doesn't end the road debate. The Senate plan doesn't raise gas taxes, while the…
Richland County Library to break ground on new site
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - The Richland County Public Library is set to break ground on its new Ballentine site. A groundbreaking to kick off construction on the 13,000 square-foot facility will be held Wednesday, March 16. Organizers…
SC State Moving Toward Finding a New President
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- Financially troubled South Carolina State University is moving forward to find a permanent president for the Orangeburg school. Local media outlets report the board of trustees met for four hours behind closed doors Tuesday to discuss…
Student Hit by School Bus in Sumter Co.
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the Sumter County School District say a student was hit by a school bus while riding his bike to school Wednesday morning. Shelly Galloway, the district's Public Information Officer said in a statement that…
Bill Cleared for Banning Abortion Past 19 Weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- The South Carolina Senate has cleared the way for a bill banning abortion past 19 weeks to become law. The Senate approved legislation 36-9 Tuesday that allows exceptions only if the mother's life is in jeopardy or…
WATCH: Dragged Dog Beating the Odds
A German Shepherd is beating all the odds, after being found, left to die, along St. Andrews Road Monday morning
Batesburg Man Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Batesburg man is facing two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. According to arrest warrants, Cory Douglas Warren, 21, committed the crimes at a Gaston home in January. “Detectives have gathered statements and…
Watch: A Thief Steals from Girl Scouts
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Irmo Little League Set to Kick off Season
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Batter Up. This weekend the Irmo Little League will officially kick off Baseball season with Ppening Ceremonies March 12. According to organizers, for more than 75 years, Little League has provided communities around the world the opportunity for…
WATCH: Safe Schools Taskforce Makes Recommendations Following Spring Valley Incident
On Tuesday, the Safe Schools Taskforce announced their recommendations to change the climate in South Carolina classrooms.
Two Die in Logging Truck Wreck in Chester County
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Two people have died after a logging truck and a van collided on state Highway 9 west of Chester. Authorities told local media that the van crossed the center line of the highway on a curve…
Lexington County Blowfish Host St. Patricks Parade in Lexington
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to go green in Lexington County. The Lexington County Blowfish will host the first St. Patrick's Day parade in Downtown Lexington Saturday March 12th. It will begin at 2pm on Main Street in Lexington. Serving…
Police: Teen Crashes Stolen SUV Into Telephone Pole
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A teen suffered serious injuries after crashing a stolen pickup truck into a telephone pole Tuesday morning. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said the 15-year-old boy stole a Dodge Ram which was…
Watch: Gas Prices Jump at the Pump
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Watch: SC Agencies Could Miss Body Cam Policy Deadline
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---Providing an objective view point of every encounter is one of the biggest benefits of body cameras for law enforcement. Major Florence McCants with the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy says, "They're able to put a jury…
Watch: Officials Kick-Off Severe Weather and Flood Safety Awareness Week
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- This week is Severe Weather and Flood Safety Awareness week in South Carolina. Following October's historic floods, officials are learning from the experience and reminding residents to have a plan in place should severe weather…
