Grinding of the Greens: Locations
It's that time of year, time to take down the Christmas Tree. Now you can drop off your tree at several "Grinding of the Green" locations.
Local News
Mother and boyfriend charged with killing 3-year-old
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Newberry County authorities have charged a mother and her live-in boyfriend with killing her 3-year-old son.
Haley, lawmakers fight court ruling on education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorneys for Gov. Nikki Haley and the Legislature want the state Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling that lawmakers have failed South Carolina's poor, rural children.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Plan to Increase Patrols For New Years
While a lot of people are heading out to celebrate the start of the new year, law enforcement across the state will be out in full force in an effort to keep the roads safe.
A Lizard's Thicket New Year
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Workers at lizard's thicket will be busy tomorrow. They'll serve up thousands of collard greens, black eyed peas and pork chops on new year's day.
Amateur SC gold miner dies among toxic chemicals
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of an amateur gold miner was found in a Laurens County home among toxic chemicals that could be explosive.
Police: 3-year-old boy dies from abuse in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the mother of a 3-year-old boy and her live-in boyfriend have been charged with homicide by child abuse after the toddler died from head injuries.
Watch the ball drop in Times Square on ABC Columbia
Close to a million people will be packing Times Square for the annual ball drop.
Famously Hot New Year's Celebration
If you're looking to spend New Year's Eve in Downtown Columbia, you may need to bundle up, but regardless, the celebration will still be Famously Hot.
List of area cab companies for NYE
If you plan on drinking, be sure to have a way home - whether it's a designated driver or cab service.
Homeless man shot to death in Columbia suburb
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a homeless man has been shot to death on a road in a Columbia suburb.
Orangeburg outdoor wood company to add 60 jobs
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg company that makes wood used in outdoor products like decks, fences and utility poles says it is growing and adding 60 jobs over five years.
Metts Makes a Second Plea
Former Sheriff James Metts makes his second appearance in court for a plea deal.
Thirteen Hospitals In South Carolina Penalized
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The federal government is penalizing 13 hospitals in the state for making too many avoidable mistakes. The Charleston Post And Courier reports the hospitals will lose one percent of their medicare reimbursements.
Former sheriff Metts makes second attempt at plea
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff is facing a hearing with the hope that a second attempt at a deal brings an end to his federal bribery conspiracy case.
SC Guard mans Washington missile defense positions
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than 200 soldiers from the South Carolina National Guard are manning a missile defense system to protect the nation's capital from aerial threats.
Superintendent-elect says she'll be more positive
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Superintendent-elect Molly Spearman says she wants to bring an optimistic, collaborative approach to improving South Carolina's schools.
State Farmers Encourage Buying Local For New Year's Day
For lots of folks their New Year's Day tradition includes a meal with collard greens and black eyed peas.
Former sheriff Metts pleads guilty in bribery case
South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff has pleaded guilty to charges as part of a federal bribery conspiracy case.
Ex-Sheriff Metts taking 2nd shot at bribery plea deal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Lexington County Sheriff James Metts is hoping a second attempt at a plea deal marks an end to his federal bribery conspiracy case.
Boy Flies Hundreds of Miles for Christmas Wish
A little boy gets a big Christmas wish hundreds of miles from home.
Turning Gift Cards Into Cash
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-There's a way to turn those holiday gift cards into cold hard cash. Websites and apps are popping up online where you can sell your unwanted card.
Former SC Gov. Jim Edwards Laid to Rest
James B. Edwards, South Carolina's first Republican governor since Reconstruction was laid to rest Monday in Charleston. Edwards passed away last Friday at the age of 87.
2 men die in shooting in Elgin home
ELGIN, S.C. (AP) — Richland County authorities say two men were found shot to death in an Elgin home.
Search resumes for AirAsia jet
Officials say ships and planes are resuming their search for AirAsia Flight 8501 which went missing more than 24 hours ago on a flight from Indonesia to Singapore.
