November 4th Ballot Questions
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Voluntary recall on macadamia nuts
You may want to check your pantry before baking or grabbing a snack.
Police investigate apartment shooting
Police are looking into a shooting that was reported at an apartment complex in Columbia.
Inclement Weather Center May Stay Open
A dip in temperatures may lead city officials to keep the center open an additional day.
Military Tax
Military Retirement pay expected to be top priority of the legislative session.
Woman gets 12 years in split verdict in killing
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A woman has been sentenced to spend 12 years in prison for her role in the April 2011 killing of a man in Sumter.
Columbia to open shelter because of cold weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The city of Columbia is opening its inclement weather center this weekend because of the forecast for low temperatures.
SC Supreme Court: Harrell seat election on ballot
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The general election to fill former House Speaker Bobby Harrell's seat will continue Tuesday while the Supreme Court considers whether state election commissioners properly called for a special election.
More challenges filed SC's same-sex marriage ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Another lawsuit has been filed by people who say South Carolina officials refused to let them use a same-sex spouse's family name on a driver's license.
Rare November Snow in parts of Midlands
Some Midlands residents seeing rare snow on the first of November.
Senators Get Reprieve for SC Helicopter Station
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's U.S. senators say the Coast Guard will delay the planned closing of a helicopter rescue station near Charleston.
State Museum Annual Garage Sale
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Looking to own a piece of history? what about something from King Tut's Tomb? That and many other exhibit pieces will be on sale tomorrow at the state museums annual garage sale.
How the Teal Pumpkin Project Helps Families
The Teal Pumpkin project is helping kids with food allergies around the nation, and here in the Midlands, enjoy trick-or-treating.
SC Guard: 1st time all combat units back in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard says that for the first time since it began sending men and women overseas after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, all of its combat units are back home.
SC seniors to get home-grown Thanksgiving meals
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senior citizens across South Carolina are going to be treated to a home-grown Thanksgiving dinner.
James Brown exhibit opening at SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Shoes, boots, costumes and even a hair dryer are on display as part of an exhibit examining the influence of singer James Brown at South Carolina State University.
Halloween curfew for some SC sex offenders
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of sex offenders across South Carolina are again subject to some restrictions this Halloween.
State orders new election for Harrell's seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State election commissioners have agreed to let Republicans replace former House Speaker Bobby Harrell on the ballot, one week after he resigned his seat under a plea deal.
Postal Service prepares for holiday shipping season
The US Postal Service is gearing up to help customers ship some 15 and a half billion cards, letters and packages in time for Christmas.
5 Richland County deputies fired for fraud arrests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Richland County sheriff says he has fired five deputies because they filed tax returns with fake dependents to defraud the government.
State orders new election for Harrell's seat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Election Commission has ordered a special primary election to find a Republican to run for former House Speaker Bobby Harrell's seat.
Man Fights Breast Cancer and Wins
One local man says Breast Cancer awareness month is not only for women.
Strand Residents Upset With Homeowner Groups
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) _ Many Grand Strand homeowners have a message for state lawmakers: They don't like the way their homeowners associations operate.
Walgreens Robbed In The MIdlands
Forest Acres, SC (WOLO)-Forest Acres Police want you to be on the lookout for a man wanted in two armed robberies. The first happened last Sunday night.. at a Walgreens on Forest Drive.... while the second robbery occurred Tuesday... at The Corner Pantry... also located on Forest Drive.
Five Deputies Arrested For Tax Fraud
This video is no longer available. Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leon Lott says five deputies and an ex-civilian employee of the Richland Co. Sheriff's Department attempted to increase their refunds by defrauding the government. Lott says investigators received a…
