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Heated Argument Leads to House Fire

A man is accused of setting his house on fire after a domestic dispute.

Shooting Suspect Search

Lexington county Sheriff's are searching for a suspect responsible for the shooting death of a 59 year old man.

5 things to know: health insurance enrollment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The second enrollment period begins Saturday for people buying their own health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.

Ex-SC Sen. Ford indicted for misconduct, forgery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Sen. Robert Ford has been indicted on charges that include misconduct in office, forgery and ethics violations.

Clyburn announces $2M for health care

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Underserved areas in the South Carolina's Midlands and Lowcountry are getting more than $2 million for health care.

Midlands Most Fascinating...Chief William "Skip" Holbrook

He's the Columbia Police Chief...who almost wasn't. Oh he had reservations...but those reservations of what he was about to get himself into soon turned into determination.

Guard Exercise In The MIdlands This Weekend

Columbia, SC (WOLO)_Close to 700 National Guard soldiers and airmen from four states are converging on the midlands this weekend.

Hunnewell Trial Day 3: DNA Analysis

Day three of the Hunnewell murder trial brought expert testimony regarding reported DNA found on a spoon at the crime scene.

2 Arrested in Shooting Death of Chester Councilman

CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ Two men have been arrested and two others are being sought in the shooting death of a Chester city councilman.

APNewsBreak: Gov. Haley names new chief of staff

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley's next chief of staff is a former military attorney and State Ethics Commission chairman.

Wife, brother of SC Ponzi leader plead guilty

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The wife and brother of a former Anderson County councilman have admitted helping hide assets from his Ponzi scheme.

SC appeals ruling that tosses out gay marriage ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is formally appealing a judge's ruling that tossed out the state's ban on same-sex marriages.

Consumer Recall: Venmar Ventilation Air Exchangers

Consumer Recall: Venmar Ventilation Expands Recall of Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard

Frigid Temperatures hitting the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Friday we'll see a drop in temperatures as cold air moves into the Midlands. A much cooler and drier weather pattern moves in for the weekend. Highs and lows expected to be 15-20 degrees below normal. Lows…

Letter drops Bombshell in Hunnewell Trial

Day two of the Hunnewell Trial ends with a letter allegedly written by one of the suspects full of allegations and admissions of lies.

Columbia Wendy's Robbery Arrest

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A man suspected of stealing money from a local fast food restaurant is arrested.

USC's Coach Dawn Staley Shows her Sole

Columbia, SC (WOLO) - USC Women's Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley has won a myriad of awards in her lifetime, which include three Olympic Gold Medals as a player and one as a coach.

SC high court orders resentencing for some felons

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some South Carolina felons serving life sentences are getting a chance at less time in prison.

Federal money for SC State can't be used for bills

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Federal money earmarked for a transportation center at South Carolina State University will not help the school pay its overdue bills.