USC advertising students assess Super Bowl ads
Some 100 students from an advertising class at the University of South Carolina are gathering to watch the Super Bowl and critique its commercials.
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Police searching for armed robbery suspect
Columbia Police is asking for help as they search for an armed robbery suspect.
Groundhog Day
This video is no longer available. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --The Staten Island weather predicting groundhog is calling for an early spring! In fact both Chuck and the more well know Punxsutawney Phil in Pennsylvania are in agreement. Neither one of…
Asteroid Passing Close to Earth
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --NASA is keeping a watchful eye on a asteroid passing close to Earth. The asteroid is considered small at around 150 feet across and it's scientific name is 2012DA14. It will pass within 17 thousand miles of…
South Carolina barbecue group training new judges
Think you know your 'cue? It's time to put your pork powers to the test.
Slave row center of black history observance in SC
An old slave row is the centerpiece of black history month observations at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens near Charleston.
Deputies Seize Gambling Machines
It's game over in Lexington County.
Columbia Home Fire started in Gas Furnace
A fire has caused $70,000 worth of damages, and officials say it all started in a gas furnace.
Mixed signal from groundhogs
The furry prognosticator in Pennsylvania gave his annual prediction Saturday, but his compatriots in the south gave opposite answers in the weather game.
Tom Davis not running for governor or US Senate
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Sen. Tom Davis says he will not run for governor or the U.S. Senate in 2014.
3rd Teen Arrested in Death of Chester Grandmother
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ A third teenager has been arrested in the death of a grandmother killed in her Chester home. Authorities said 19-year-old Shaderius Demark Cohen was arrested Thursday night and charged with murder and weapons possession. Cohen was being held without bond, and it wasn't clear if he had an attorney.
Deputy: "He was always with me."
South Congaree Deputy Roger Singleton speaks out about the life of K9 partner Enzo, who passed away this week.
Psychologist Warns About Tuiasosopo Hoax
A Midlands psychologist says when it comes to romantic relationships, online or otherwise, we can all learn from the girlfriend hoax involving mastermind, Ranaiah Tuiasosopo, and college football star Manti Te'o.
Suspect Arrested for Multiple Arsons
Richland County deputies say they've arrested a man who they say set fires in several places in the Broad River Rd. area.
Couple Charged in Fairfield Co. Man's Death
Fairfield County deputies say a son and daughter-in-law's neglect led to the death of a 63 year old Ridgeway man.
Rainfall improves drought status in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rainfall has eased the drought status in much of South Carolina.
Attorney general speaking on human trafficking
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is scheduled to visit the coast to discuss human trafficking.
Rock Hill man wins $200,000 twice
A Rock Hill man has won $200,000 in the South Carolina Education Lottery for the second time in four months.
22 schools, nonprofits receiving $1.8M in grants
Nearly two dozen South Carolina schools and nonprofits statewide are receiving a total of $1.8 million in federal grants to provide students with before- and after-school programs.
Ex-SC State trustee wants details on informants
A former trustee at South Carolina State University accused of using his influence in exchange for a Porsche and other favors wants the government to share evidence against him.
A look at SC's local government fund
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina law requires the state budget to provide local governments with 4.5 percent of the previous year's state tax collections. However, legislators have suspended that rule since 2008. A look at the local government fund in the following fiscal years:
2 men charged with North Charleston shooting death
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have arrested two men for a fatal shooting in North Charleston.
Ex-SC lawmaker indicted on burglary charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former state Rep. Thad Viers has been indicted on burglary charges.
SC could change law on local government funding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After several years of not funding local governments at the level state law requires, South Carolina legislators are looking to change the law.
K9 Officer Loses Battle with Cancer
A beloved Midlands K9 has passed away.
