WATCH: USC students give back in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The University of South Carolina hosted one of two "Days of Service" in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Monday. About 52 students gave up…
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Former Governor Huckabee to lead Worship in Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee will be in the Midlands Sunday. Straight off the Republican Debate in North Charleston Thursday Night, Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced he'll lead worship at Trinity Baptist. The…
SLED investigating first officer-involved shooting of 2016
SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Law Enforcement is investigating the state's first officer-involved shooting of 2016. SLED spokesman Thom Berry says it happened early Saturday morning in Santee in Orangeburg County. Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies responded to a…
USC Hosts MLK Day Events over the Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina will honor the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday. According to USC officials, University students will participate in two days of service to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.. Students…
Gospel Music Concert Celebrates Martin Luther King Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ An all-male gospel quartet and the full gospel choir from a West Columbia church are headlining the music festival being held in celebration of Monday's Martin Luther King Day commemoration. The Martin Luther King Jr. gospel…
Two Arrested in Rock Hill Shooting Death
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ Police say two men have been arrested in the November shooting death of a Rock Hill man. Local media outlets reported that 22-year-old Davon Sharif Thompson and 22-year-old Arquivius Lee McClee were arrested during a…
Video: Governor Haley Unveils Budget Proposal
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Friday, Governor Nikki Haley announced her $7.43 billion budget proposal for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The budget highlighted tax cuts, improving education, infrastructure and funding the historic floods. "The state match off of what…
Former Governor Mike Huckabee to preach in Cayce Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Straight off the Republican Debate in North Charleston Thursday Night, Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee announced he'll lead worship at Trinity Baptist. The Cayce Church service is set for this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. According to Huckabee's 2016…
Country Concert For a Cause
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Vince Gill, Hall of Fame Country Music Artist and 20-time Grammy award winner, is headlining a concert at Township Auditorium. The Concert starts at 7 p.m. Friday, the 15th. Singers, Jenny Gill and Patrick Davis, are also making…
Video: South Carolinians Take Home Smaller Powerball Prizes
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Wednesday night's $1.6 billion Powerball drawing dashed the dreams of all but three winners in Florida, Tennessee and California While no South Carolinians hit the jackpot a record number of more than 366,000 winning tickets were…
Video: GOP Presidential Hopefuls Campaign in Midlands Ahead of Debate
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The eyes of the political world are on South Carolina Thursday night. The 7 top republican candidates will take place in a prime time debate in North Charleston. The remaining candidates will debate in an…
Suspect Arrested in Deadly Weekend Shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--One person is in custody in a deadly weekend shooting. Investigators say Michael Robinson shot and killed Rodney Francis last Saturday. According to police the shooting took place outside of Rue 77 on the corner of Assembly and…
Sumter Man Charged with Exploiting Minors
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Sumter man is accused of using his computer to share child pornography. A spokesperson for the attorney general's office says William Phillips is charged with 15 counts related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Investigators say that…
Bond Denied for Suspected Jewelry Thief
ATLANTA (AP)-- A judge in Atlanta has denied bond for a 24-year-old woman accused of robbing jewelry stores across the South. Federal Magistrate Judge Linda Walker said Thursday that there's a risk Abigail Lee Kemp would flee or be a…
New Command Sgt. at Ft. Jackson
Ft. Jackson, S.C. (AP)--The Army's largest training installation welcomed Fort Jackson's new command sergeant major in a change of responsibility ceremony Thursday. The ceremony for Command Sgt. Maj. Lamont Christian was held at the Solomon Center. Christian takes responsibility as…
California Lottery: We Have a Powerball Winner
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) -- Lottery officials have announced the numbers drawn for Wednesday night's record $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. The winning six numbers were 4-8-19-27-34 and Powerball 10. Minutes after the numbers were revealed, the California Lottery announced that they…
WATCH: Rescued deer provides support for Pelion woman
PELION, S.C. (WOLO) --There's no question that animals can offer a special kind of support in stressful or tragic situations. We've seen the impact therapy dogs have in nursing homes, hospitals and…
Suspect charged in connection with Lady Street murder
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A suspect has been charged in connection with the shooting death of man that occurred on Lady Street early Saturday morning. Authorities say 23-year-old Michael A. Robinson is charged with murder.…
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VIDEO: Gov. Haley Reacts to Criticism on GOP Response
Governor Nikki Haley responds to criticism about her comments on the President's State of the Union Address.
Video: Senate Committee Advances 'Right to Try' Bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, a Senate subcommittee advanced a bill that would help terminally ill patients get access to experimental drugs. The bill advanced unanimously in Wednesday's subcommittee. If made a law, the bill allows terminally ill patients…
Sheriff: Two suspects wanted for armed robbery of special needs man
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are requesting the community’s assistance in locating two suspects wanted for kidnapping and armed robbery of a victim with special needs. Authorities say that on Wednesday, December 20, 2015 the victim was walking down the…
Candidates stump in SC ahead of GOP Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ohio Governor John Kasich, Former Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Ted Cruz are in South Carolina Wednesday. The Republican candidates are campaigning in the Low Country. The campaign stops come a day before the Republican Debate…
Haley Gives Republican Response
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Tuesday night's official GOP response was offered by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Haley drew wide praise for her leadership after the June 17 slaying of nine parishioners of historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston and successfully…
WATCH: Human trafficked teen sheds light on reality of crisis in S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A recent human trafficking case solved by the Richland County Sheriff's Department emphasizes the reality of the crisis in South Carolina. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says investigators brought a 16-year-old…
