COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Various offices and schools will be closed Friday, January 22nd due to the severe winter weather. School Closings and Delays: Fairfield County Schools: Closed Friday Kershaw County North Central Area Schools: Operating on a Two Hour Delay…
South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Department of Transportation provide tips for keeping roads and drivers safe as inclement weather moves through the Midlands.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lawmakers speculate on what Governor Haley will discuss during 2016 State of the State address.
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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.
