Bomb Threat Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Three people have been charged in connection with a string of bomb threats at a Columbia high school.
Local News
Kenneth Lynch Sentenced to Life in Prison
A judge has decided not to give the death penalty to a West Columbia man for killing a 7-year-old girl and her grandmother whose bodies have never been found.
BEHIND THE SCENES EXTRA FOOTAGE: BOB COBLE
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Bob Coble is one of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.
Congressman's wife scolds SC senator in public
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee's attempt to put candidates back on primary ballots sparked a heated exchange between a Republican senator and a congressman's wife.
Sheriff: 'We're not baby sitters.'
After the shooting death of a 14-year-old and vandalism to the local high school, reportedly by another 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenel reprimands parents and urges them to keep a closer eye on their teenagers.
Vandals Trash Orangeburg-Wilkinson
Police say two juveniles have been charged in the vandalizing of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School in Orangeburg, early Monday morning.
Ignoring Car Recalls
A rising number of drivers are ignoring recall alerts from manufacturers. Some say it's a move that has millions of drivers headed down a dangerous road.
Ousting Leaves Legislative Seats with No Primary
The removal of 55 candidates seeking legislative office from the June ballot leaves 20 additional House and Senate seats without a primary contest. That includes several seats with no Democrat or Republican left.
Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Coach Dawn Staley
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - USC Head Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Staley is one of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People. Click to watch.
Deadly Crashes Soar First Weekend of May
Staggering numbers announced by the South Carolina Highway Patrol show the first weekend in May was a deadly one on the highways, and those impacted try to cope with the sudden loss of loved ones.
Behind The Scenes Extra Footage: Coach Dawn Staley
Columbia, SC (WOLO) - USC Head Women's Basketball Coach Dawn Staley is one of the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.
South Carolina Shrimp Season
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The near-shore shrimping season has begun in South Carolina.
More jobs available for graduates.
It's graduation season in the Midlands and as thousands walk across the stage to receive their diplomas, more jobs are available for them.
SC Office on Aging holding Senior Expo
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Lieutenant Governor's Office on Aging is holding a celebration marking Older Americans Month in South Carolina.
Man charged with felony DUI in pedestrian death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man has been charged with felony DUI after police say he struck and killed a pedestrian in Columbia.
Rate of death sentences, executions slows in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The number of people on South Carolina's death row is at a nearly two-decade low.
SC US Attorney teaming up with Columbia nonprofit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top federal prosecutor is teaming up with a Columbia nonprofit in an effort to stem violence.
Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People: Jonathon Rush
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO): It's day five of our special tribute to the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People.
Behind The Scenes Extra Footage: Jonathon Rush
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO): It's day five of our special tribute to the Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People. .
"Arts on the Ridge Festival" Goes on Display
Some special pieces from local artists are going on display.
Local Woman Takes 'Day of Prayer' to New Level
The National Day of Prayer, where people across the country pray for one day, may be over, but that's not stopping a Northeast Columbia woman from starting a community prayer chain; however, the response isn't what she expected.
No Tanning for children under 14
According to South Carolina state laws, children under the age of 14 are not allowed to tan in tanning beds.
Free Clinic Grant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Free Clinic Association is receiving money that it hopes to put toward a support system for its member clinics around the state.
Clemson star Watkins arrested on drug charges
Clemson All-American receiver Sammy Watkins was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and a controlled substance on Friday.
Court Nixes Request for Rehearing of Election Case
South Carolina's Supreme Court says candidates who file paper copies of their financial paperwork at the same time they file their candidacy can remain on ballots across the state.
