Watch: An Unforgettable Midlands' Love Story
A Midland's couple shares their story of love and how they're coping following an Alzheimer's diagnosis.
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VIDEO: Sheriff: Man shoots, kills 17-year-old after theft
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a Camden man has been charged, after shooting and killing a 17-year-old, who was running away from the man's property after stealing…
Watch: Fur-Ever Pet Sale
Pet Adoption Sale Valentine's Weekend
Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Launches New Phone App
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department launched a new mobile app for midlands residents this week. The app was launched in an effort to stay up to date with modern technology and provide a medium for…
Deputies Say Death at Murrells Inlet Motel Suspicious
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (AP) _ Georgetown County sheriff's deputies say the death of a man whose body was found in a motel in Murrells Inlet is suspicious. Coroner Kenneth Johnson tells media outlets that 37-year-old Gary Kyle Smith of Lancaster…
Dutch Fork Graduate, Track Standout Killed in Accident
Holly Springs, MS (Jackson Clarion-Ledger)--A Dutch Fork High School graduate and multi-sport athlete at the University of Mississippi has died. Ty Laporte died in a car accident near Holly Springs, MS early Friday morning, according to Ole Miss officials. She…
Police: Fire Captain Charged with Assault
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia fire captain is facing a charge of inappropriately touching a male co-worker. Investigators say the incident took place on October 6th when Rish was working at a home on Blume Crt. Rish is charged with second…
Kasich Campaigns in Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In our Vote 2016 coverage, one candidate is hoping nice guys don't finish last. Ohio governor and republican presidential candidate John Kasich spoke to the South Carolina chamber of commerce Friday afternoon. During his campaign Kasich says he…
Frank Underwood Opens "Campaign Office" in Greenville
Greenville, S.C. (WOLO)A fictional presidential candidate is making his presence felt in the state as well. President and South Carolina native Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey in the Netflix series 'House of Cards' opened a campaign office on Main…
WATCH: Meet "Clyde" Pawmetto Lifeline's Pet of the Week
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Watch: Columbia Fireflies Job Fair
It's almost time to play ball and the Columbia Fireflies are looking to make a home run with new hires.
Governor Nikki Haley Pushes for Voting Process Change
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- The governor could appoint South Carolina's top educator under legislation approved by the House. The measure sent to the Senate on Thursday would ask voters whether the state superintendent should continue to be elected or chosen by…
Watch: Public Meeting Thursday Night for Gills Creek Greenway Project
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Penny Program is holding a public meeting Thursday night to get feedback from residents on the Gills Creek Greenway project. The project is proposing a greenway in three different sections along Gills Creek.…
Police: Child Found Wandering in Gervais St.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say a five-year-old girl was found wandering in Gervais St. without a coat, socks, or shoes during Wednesday's cold weather. Investigators say she was in the company of John Toole of Kennesaw, Georgia who told…
US Magistrate Gives Seneca Time to Respond
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A federal magistrate has given lawyers for Seneca more time to get details about emails sent to a public relations company after a city police officer shot and killed a man last summer. The Anderson Independent-Mail…
Prescribed Burning's Set in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Nature Conservancy will be leading a large prescribed fire on Peachtree Rock Preserve in Lexington. The South Carolina Forestry Commission is also performing a prescribed burn at Harbison State Forest. Both prescribed burn's are taking place Thursday,…
WATCH: Major North Main project gets funding, residents react
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Residents of North Main Street voiced their concerns about a major project coming to North Main Street this fall. The City of Columbia held an open…
VIDEO: Inmates make music behind bars, extended version
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) - Inmates at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville are collaborating with an NYC-based chamber ensemble to compose original songs. To read more about this story, click…
Watch: Raising the Minimum Wage
A group of protesters gathered at the State House demanding lawmakers raise the minimum wage
Watch: Senator Marco Rubio Campaigns in Columbia
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Ahead of the first-in-the-south primary, candidates are descending on the Palmetto state. On Wednesday, Marco Rubio stopped in Columbia to hold a rally with supporters. Rubio returned to South Carolina one day after earning a…
Watch: Will NH Momentum Carry Candidates in SC Primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump riding high off big victories in New Hampshire. But, can that momentum carry the candidates through the first in the South? According to Charles Bierbauer Dean of USC's College of…
Spartanburg Officer Shooting Justified
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (AP) _ A State Law Enforcement Division investigation concludes that two Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies were justified in shooting a man while trying to serve a search warrant at his home. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports that…
SC Road Agency Warns Panel About Road Repairments
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- The leader of South Carolina's road agency is warning unless the state starts putting money into repairing roads soon, it will end up costing much more to rebuild them. State Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall says…
Prepping to Put on a Primary
The South Carolina State Election Commission provides an inside look at prep work for the First in the South Primary.
