Cicadas Back
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-It's about to get a lot noisier along parts of the East Coast. That's because it's almost time for the cicadas to reappear in states from North Carolina to Connectiuct.
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Eight Years Later, A Mother Still Pleads for Answers
Gerda Willmeth, mother of Diana Willmeth, continues to search for her daughter's killer eight years after her murder.
SC county's election mess notches $150K legal fees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An Election Day voting mess for residents around South Carolina's capital city is costing taxpayers more than $150,000 in legal fees to investigate what went so wrong.
Jury Selection to Begin in Brett Parker Case
Jury selection in the Brett Parker double murder case is expected to convene in the morning.
Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.
Former Governor Headed to Court
South Carolina's former Governor Mark Sandford is back in the news as he gets ready to head to court in the week ahead.
Richland County Shooting Investigated
Richland County Sheriff's are investigating a shooting that took place just off Garner's Ferry Road Late Saturday Evening.
Harrison is voted new chairman of SC Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Democrats have elected a new chairman.
Pushing kids to eat may cause obesity later
While growing up, many children may have heard "clean your plate" or been denied candy. But how do parental attitudes toward food affect a child's weight?
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Springdale
West Columbia officials have lifted the Boil Water Advisory for residents in Springdale.
Childhood food, skin allergies on the rise
Food and skin allergies are becoming more common in American children, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both have been steadily increasing for more than a decade.
SC visitor spending reaches record $16.5 billion
South Carolina's tourism industry has bounced back after the Great Recession, with visitor spending reaching a record $16.5 billion in the state.
64 legacies graduated from The Citadel
It was a family affair for dozens of graduates of The Citadel this weekend.
Harrison is voted new chairman of SC Democrats
South Carolina Democrats have elected a new chairman.
Connelly re-elected as chairman of SC Republicans
South Carolina Republicans have re-elected Chad Connelly as their leader.
Destoryed Geese Eggs Controversy
Geese outside The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division headquarters were attacking people and officials say had to be removed.
Orangeburg Drug Bust
The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department says a drug bust gets guns, marijuana and crack cocaine off the street.
Group to hold vigil for geese chased from SLED lab
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An animal rights group plans a vigil at the State Law Enforcement Division headquarters after the agency destroyed a goose nest with eggs inside.
Gov Haley signs law to keep guns from mentally ill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a law designed to keep residents declared mentally ill by a state court from buying guns.
Firefighters respond to Early Morning Fire
Firefighters had an early call this morning in Columbia responding to a fire.
Senators limit foods bought for Governor's Mansion
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators want to limit the foods Gov. Nikki Haley's staff can buy with public money, saying if the Republican governor insists on fighting obesity through food stamp restrictions, she needs to lead by example.
West Columbia Issues Boil Water Advisory
A water line break forces a boil water advisory in parts of West Columbia.
Clemson Alert Update
(WOLO)Columbia, SC- A man whom students at several college campuses were warned to look out for has turned himself in to authorities.
Republicans, Democrats Welcome Heavyweights
Party over here...and over here. Not in recent memory have both political parties in the state prepared to host their respective, biggest fund-raisers and conventions on the same two days, of the same month and year, at nearly the same times of day. finishing touches today on both sides
Gov safely evacuated from small fire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A spokesman for Gov. Nikki Haley says the first family is safe after being evacuated for a small fire at the Governor's Mansion.
