SC Senate passes bill allowing legal bridge games
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill aimed at allowing retirees to legally play bridge.
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2 die when SUV hits moped near Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The Highway Patrol is investigating after a sports utility vehicle hit a moped, killing its two riders near Orangeburg.
Consumer Minute: Best time of day or week to score deals
In this consumer minute, Crysty Vaughan breaks down the best time of day and best times of the week to score everything from cars to groceries at a discount.
Ex-HomeGold exec again seeking parole
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former HomeGold executive Ronnie Sheppard is trying again for early release from prison.
SC group suing over county election boards law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A government watchdog group is challenging the constitutionality of how elections are run in South Carolina.
4 Tenn. teens waive extradition at SC hearing
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — The four Tennessee teens who led police on a 10-hour chase in South Carolina last week have waived extradition proceedings.
Ford recalls nearly 435,000 vehicles
DETROIT (AP) - Ford is recalling nearly 435,000 cars to fix rusting frame parts or faulty seats. The biggest of the two recalls covers nearly 386,000 Ford Escapes from the 2001 through 2004 model years. Ford says the subframes can…
18-Wheeler Causes Traffic Delays
FLORENCE, S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is reporting delays in Florence County.
Gov. Haley names Oakley as new director of SCDOT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is appointing a woman with more than 30 years of national transportation policy experience as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Transportation.
SCGOP Files Election FOIA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The S.C. Republican Party filed a new Freedom of Information Act Request (FOIA) at both the Richland County Election Commission and Voter Registration offices.
SC Gov Haley to make fall trade trip to India
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is making a trade trip to India in November, returning for the first time since she was a toddler to the country where her parents were born.
Stolen Statue Recovered
It's been missing for a year but Monday morning Richland County Deputies discovered a piece of a Columbia Park Cancer memorial hidden in the woods.
Paying Tribute To Fargo
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The Richland County Sheriff's Department is paying tribute to one of its own. A hand-painted portrait of "k-9 Fargo" was unveiled today.
EXCLUSIVE: Emma Longstreet's Premonition
David Longstreet, father of Emma Longstreet, who was killed in a 2012 DUI crash in Lexington, says his young daughter had a premonition of her own death.
Consumer Minute: Old Wives Tales: True or Not?
Feed a cold, starve a fever..is this an Old Wives tale myth or a real way to deal with that spring cold? Today we hear from the experts.
Edventure Children's Museum Week of the Child
Edventure Children's Museum is celebrating the Week of the child. The museum will host events April 7-12. They'll celebrate the midlands youth with story times, puppet shows, music, arts & crafts.
Moped rider killed after Lee County collision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a person riding a moped has died after a collision with another vehicle in Lee County.
Former Mass. Rep. Barney Frank speaks at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Democratic congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts is visiting the University of South Carolina and speaking on politics and the nation's financial institutions.
Fatal Moped Collision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lee County authorities are investigating a moped collision that happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday.
Farm tours in South Carolina scheduled for weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the South Carolina Midlands have a chance view 10 sustainable farms and talk to the families that work them.
Walkers raise money to fight MS at Columbia event
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a walk this weekend to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.
Charleston Gets New Tourism Plan
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Charleston is updating its plan for managing its tourism industry that hosts millions of visitors each year.
Former Sheriff Trial Begins
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- When a sheriff from South Carolina goes on trial Monday, his colleagues across the state will be watching closely.
Columbia hosts free expo on financial stability
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials with the City of Columbia are offering residents a free chance to learn more about building up their credit and the benefits of investing.
Boil Water Advisory
Some Richland County residents are asked to boil their water before they drink it due to a water main break.
