Former Charlotte mayor expected in federal court
Former Charlotte Mayor Patrick Cannon is expected to plead guilty in federal court Tuesday on a public corruption charge related to his March arrest.
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Study: Storm name impacts your hurricane evacuation plan
A new study published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that people are slightly less likely to flee an oncoming storm with a feminine name than a masculine one.
Richland County Council Tackles Budget
(WOL) COLUMBIA,S.C., -- Fairs, festivals art and music events held in Richland county may be free to you, but they definitely come with a price. Monday night the Richland county Council spent 4 hours tackling their annual budget, trying to…
Lexington Shooting Arrest
Lexington, SC (WOLO)- Lexington Police have made an arrest in a weekend shooting at a graduation party.
Jenny Sanford endorses Childs for schools chief
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's former first lady Jenny Sanford has endorsed Meka Childs in the crowded eight-way Republican race for superintendent of education.
High court won't review Certificate of Need ruling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's highest court won't revisit its ruling on a program regulating the building or expansion of medical facilities.
Prosecutor can't present sealed Harrell evidence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Attorney General Alan Wilson cannot present sealed evidence against House Speaker Bobby Harrell to South Carolina's highest court.
DSS Director, Lillian Koller, Resigns
The embattled director of South Carolina's Department of Social Services has resigned, a day before senators planned to take up a no-confidence resolution on her leadership.
2-year-old Columbia boy drowns in family's pool
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old boy has drowned in a pool at his family's home in Columbia.
3-year-old killed by falling tree branch in Irmo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 3-year-old boy has died after he was struck in the head by a falling tree limb while playing at an Irmo park.
$1M of upgrades planned for Santee State Park
SANTEE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina is spending more than $1 million to upgrade Santee State Park.
Columbia officer directing traffic fires at man
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a 20-year-old man is in the hospital after he was shot at while trying to avoid a Columbia police officer directing traffic.
Deadly Tree Accident
Two year struck by a tree branch dies during church picnic.
Hurricane Season Begins
Hurricane Season starts Sunday and while it's expected to be a slow season forecasters say that could change.
Toddler Drowns in Family Pool
A two year boy is dead after The Richland County Coroner says he drowned in the family pool.
Legislature will try to pass budget in last week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With just three days officially left in South Carolina's legislative session, lawmakers have yet to pass a state budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.
SCE&G requests 3 percent rate hike
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. wants to raise its rates 3 percent to help cover the cost of building two new nuclear reactors.
Haley recognizes State Guard, hurricane season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's State Guard is being recognized as hurricane season begins.
Columbia hosts end of school bash for area kids
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The City of Columbia is celebrating the end of the school year with a special party for area children.
Ceremony honors organ, eye, and tissue donors
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A special recognition ceremony is being held at a West Columbia church to honor the organ, eye and tissue donors who offered life-enhancing or life-saving gifts to others.
Columbia's End of School Bash
Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Officials help kids celebrate the end of another school year.
Coastal Storm Report
The Department of Health and Environmental Control wants you to help them keep a closer eye on Hurricane Season damage.
SCE&G Proposes Rate Hike
SCE&G is asking for a rate hike that if goes into effect will increase your future bill.
Gas prices dip
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- --Gas prices have dipped a little following the Memorial day weekend. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $3.40 per gallon. That's down slightly from the holiday weekend. Myrtle Beach still has the highest gas…
Let's Move Bash Saturday
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-With the end of the school year almost here... the city of Columbia hopes you'll celebrate... with them. The event takes place from two to five in the afternoon at The Drew Wellness Center.
