Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer. It's actually been an official national holiday for over 40 years aimed at remembering those who served in the armed forces.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You may have to look for a new route for your morning jog.
Lexington, SC (WOLO)-.. Authorities say 85 year old Bob Russell reported engine trouble just before he crashed into a pond near Columbia Metro Airport Saturday morning.
On Monday, local law enforcement agencies enforced boating safety on Lake Murray.
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg residents are hearing from an Army veteran from the Vietnam conflict during an observance of Memorial Day.
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of stealing $900 worth of cigarettes while acting as his own attorney.
Get ready for some savings this Memorial Day. In addition to honoring our Nation's Military you can also get some discounts.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The 85-year-old pilot of a small, private plane has died in a crash into a pond in West Columbia.
Two separate shootings have been reported at the same hotel in within 12 hours of each other during bike fest celebrations.
the remains of a woman missing for nearly a month have been discovered.
The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim of the plane crash as 85 year old Bob Russell Jr of Columbia. Small plane crash near Cola Metro area. Plane went down on private property says officials from CAE.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of an American Legion Post in Greenwood are suing South Carolina because the state won't allow them to replace plaques on a war memorial that segregate the list of dead soldiers in two world wars to "white" and "colored."
Two men are behind bars accused of murder and attempted murder before fleeing the state.
Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say an argument between two people lands on of them in jail.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual rite of dorm room housecleaning is helping Habitat for Humanity as students clear out their residence halls before leaving for the summer.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With six days left in the legislative session, senators are at an impasse over the upcoming state budget and how to fix South Carolina's deteriorating roads.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators say the board of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency got it right this time in selecting its leader.
MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct an air defense exercise over central portions of the state.
According to AAA, close to half a million South Carolinians will be hitting the road over memorial day weekend.
FINGERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Officials say one person is dead and another has been hurt in a shooting in northern Spartanburg County.
Two people were taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after a bad accident in downtown Columbia.
Lower gas prices are expected to mean more driving for South Carolinians over the Memorial Day weekend.
On Thursday, city leaders and officials announced the team affiliation of the future Minor League Team coming to Columbia.
Barbecuing will be a popular activity over the extended holiday weekend.
The City of Columbia is ready to make a splash this summer.
