Emergency Helicopter Landing In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-It was a scary landing for a military chopper flying near downtown Columbia.
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Columbia Minor League Stadium Named
City of Columbia announces new stadium to be named Spirit Communications Park.
Old artillery shell removed from SC work site
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — An artillery shell found in Charleston and thought to date from the Civil War is being disposed of by military personnel.
Columbia Minor League Team To Play at Spirit Communications Park
City of Columbia announced Wednesday it has reached an agreement with Spirit Communications to name the new sports and entertainment complex at Columbia Common, Spirit Communications Park.
Allison chosen to lead House Education Committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Rita Allison of Spartanburg County is the new leader of the House committee that will guide the Legislature's response to last month's Supreme Court ruling on education.
2 men charged in shooting death of Rembert man
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — Two Sumter men have been charged with murder and armed robbery in the shooting death of a man in Rembert.
Judge won't nix charges against suspended sheriff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a motion to dismiss the charges against South Carolina's longest-serving sheriff.
Hearing scheduled for ex-state Sen. Robert Ford
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Sen. Robert Ford is scheduled to appear in court on eight charges that include misconduct in office, forgery and ethics violations.
Fort Jackson holds holiday lighting ceremony
Fort Jackson is scheduled to hold its annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony to open the installation's holiday season.
Columbia Classical Ballet Company to put on the Nutcracker
It's a holiday tradition.
Scott makes history as he is sworn into Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Tim Scott has made history in Washington as he was sworn in as the first black U.S. senator elected from the South since Reconstruction after the Civil War.
Midlands Aids Day
Midlands residents gather at the State house for World Aids Day
Update: Amber Alert Canceled
An Amber Alert issued for a 3-year-old boy out of Mount Pleasant has been canceled.
Boil Water Advisory
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The city of West Columbia has experienced a water main break.
SC House elects Lucas as speaker
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rep. Jay Lucas has been sworn in as the speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Air Force: Colorado captain killed in F-16 crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A 30-year-old Air Force captain from Colorado has died when his F-16 jet fighter from South Carolina crashed in the Mideast.
GOP senator: Streamline DSS, transfer its duties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Sen. Katrina Shealy says the Department of Social Services needs to be transformed into an agency that focuses entirely on protecting abused and neglected South Carolinians.
New Fairfield County sheriff being sworn in
WINNSBORO, S.C. (AP) — Fairfield County's new sheriff is getting his badge.
Council: SC database can stem prescription abuse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A council created by Gov. Nikki Haley says requiring doctors to use a statewide database to check their patients' prescription history can reduce the rampant abuse of painkillers in South Carolina.
Gas Prices Keep Dropping
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You'll likely have a little extra cash to do some shopping because gas prices keep dropping. According to triple-a, the average for a gallon of regular fuel runs two-dollars and 79-cents.
Haley to kick off holidays with 48th tree-lighting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will kick off the holiday season with an annual tree-lighting ceremony at the Statehouse.
SC marks Winter Weather Awareness Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Emergency officials are kicking off winter weather awareness week in South Carolina.
Deputies in Lexington collecting coat donations
You have a chance to help local children stay warm this winter.
Drought creeps into SC, but wet winter may follow
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina doesn't have any serious problems with drought yet, but experts warn rain will be needed this winter or the situation could get much more serious this spring.
Calhoun County tire dump remains after 3 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After more than three years, a large illegal tire dump still hasn't been cleaned up in Calhoun County.
