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.
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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.
Security Cameras Installed in High Crime Area
Columbia police are putting would-be criminals on notice. They will be watching more closely, specifically in what they say is the highest call volume area for crime, Eau Claire.
Midlands 10 Most Fascinating: Governor Nikki Haley
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - It's day four of our series, The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People. Governor Nikki Haley addresses negative allegations, but this time it's outside her office and on her own turf.
Behind the Scenes Extra Footage: Governor Nikki Haley
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - It's day four of our series, The Midlands 10 Most Fascinating People. Governor Nikki Haley addresses negative allegations, but this time it's outside her office and on her own turf.
Pension Reform
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's current public employees would see fewer changes in their pension benefits under a Senate panel's plan than the House proposed.
SC State panel meets to find interim president
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The committee screening candidates to be interim president of South Carolina State University will again go over the resumes of nearly two dozen candidates.
Mother's Day Gifts
In just a few days millions will begin the mad dash to area retailers as they try to find the perfect gift for mom. What's hot, and how much people say they're spending this year may surprise you.
SC House Approves New Version of Restructuring
The South Carolina House has approved a new version of a bill overhauling the agency that handles much of state government bureaucracy and financial management.
Become an organ donor on Facebook.
This week, Facebook announced a partnership with Donate Life America in order to get more people across the United States, registered as organ donors.
Fallen Officers in the State Remembered
Law enforcement officers across South Carolina gathered to honor and remember those officers who have died in the line of duty and also those officers that were still active and retired in 2011.
