President Trump holds rally in SC ahead of Democratic Primary
North Charleston, SC (WCIV) --- President Donald Trump made a stop in South Carolina. Trump held a keep America great again rally in North Charleston As Dean Stephens reports,…
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Sanders, Steyer and Buttigieg rally voters the night before S.C.'s Democratic primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- With just one day until polls open for the Democratic presidential primary, three candidates are making a last chance effort to gain support. Bernie Sanders, Tom Steyer and…
COMET offers free rides to the polls for Democratic primary
Richland/Lexington, SC (WOLO)---The COMET wants to make sure you can cast your ballot in the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday February 29th, without having to worry about finding a way to get there.…
Former SCANA executives face lawsuit over V-C Summer Nuclear plant
Columbia, SC (AP) ---Two of SCANA's former top executives, and SCE&G now known as Dominion Energy have been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission of defrauding investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission accuses…
Sheriff: Attempted murder suspects beat victim after argument over a trailer and $30
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Two people in Orangeburg County have been arrested for attempted murder after an attack of a Springfield man. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, the victim was punched and beaten with a roofing tool after…
Black Vote Matters Bus criss crossing SC for Presidential Primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---The Black Voters Matter bus will be in the Charleston area on Saturday. The bus has been criss crossing South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the…
Local election officials say they are ready for Saturday's Democratic primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --As voters get ready to go to the polls Saturday, election officials say they are confident people won’t have too many hassles when casting their vote in…
Democratic Presidential Candidates hold rallies across SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Democratic Presidential candidates are trying to rally voters and get their support for Saturday's 'First in the South' Presidential Primary in South Carolina. Several candidates are having events Friday, in the Midlands.…
Joe Biden makes stops in Columbia ahead of SC Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Former Vice President Joe Biden made a few final stops in Columbia Friday, ahead of Saturday's Democratic Presidential primary. Biden stopped at Toliver's Mane Event on North Main…
Vote 2020: Information you need to vote in the SC Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As voters head to the polls on Saturday, many may be asking what types of information do they need to bring with them to vote in the South Carolina Presidential Primary. The South Carolina Election commission has…
SC Lawmakers take up Bill to consolidate how business licenses are issued
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill to consolidate how business licenses are issued in South Carolina into one place instead of about 240 cities and counties has unanimously passed the House. The proposal sets up a website where businesses can…
Legendary Budweiser Clydesdale horses to appear at St. Pats in Five Points
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A few special guests will make an appearance in Five Points for the annual St Pats festival this year. A group of ten legendary Clydesdale horses will deliver the opening…
President Trump set to rally in SC ahead of Saturday's Presidential Primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump is set to campaign in South Carolina Friday. According to President Trump's re-election campaign, he will host a "Keep America Great" rally Friday…
Vote 2020: What is a Presidential Primary and who is on the ballot
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--South Carolina voters head to the polls Saturday for the 'First in the South' Presidential Primary. According to the South Carolina Election commission , here are some general questions and answers about Saturday's Democratic Presidential Primary. Per SC…
AP: Securities agents sue 2 SC utility execs over nuclear fraud
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Federal officials say two former executives at a South Carolina utility lied repeatedly to regulators and investors about the progress of construction of two nuclear reactors taking more than a billion dollars out of the pockets…
One person killed after fatal collision on Greeleyville Highway
South Carolina Highway Patrol officials say one person was killed after a vehicle struck a tractor-trailer on Greeleyville Highway on Friday.
Richland County Coroner identifies woman killed in early-morning shooting
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified a woman who was shot and killed. Coroner Gary Watts says 40 year old, Shakila Booker died
West Columbia man uses family members ages to pick lottery numbers, wins $150k
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A West Columbia man played the ages of his family members and won a $150,000 Powerball prize. “I was a work checking the Powerball results, and if I had matched one more number I would have…
Special delivery: Columbia business owner ships shoes overseas after airstrike
IRMO, SC (WOLO) - A group of men and women overseas just got a special delivery from a business owner in Irmo. When an Iranian…
Suspect wearing Air Jordan Retro 6's wanted in armed robbery of China City
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Columbia Police are looking for an armed robbery suspect and they have singled out a particular pair of shoes…
Teenager killed in Sumter County four car crash
Sumter, SC (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Highway Patrol, is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Sumter teenager, and sent several people to the hospital. According to the Sumter County Coroner's Office, 18 year old Juyheim…
College voters weigh in on how social media impacts their primary vote
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With voters make up their mind ahead of the Democratic primary, some choose their candidate based on what they see at their fingertips. Several students here at USC say they…
Black Voters Matter Fund bus tours around South Carolina ahead of primary
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The 'Blackest Bus in America' is on its way around South Carolina, encouraging people to get out and vote in the primary. On Thursday, the Black Voters Matter Fund tour bus stopped in Columbia before heading…
Newberry County teen struck and killed by train
Newberry, SC (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Coroner’s Office says a teenager has died after being struck by a train while walking in the 6500 block of SC Highway 76, which is located in the Prosperity area of Newberry County…
What you need to know ahead of Saturday's SC Presidential primary
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Voters will head to the Polls on Saturday for South Carolina's Democratic Presidential Primary. There may be some questions about polling places, and even questions about who can vote. Many voters are wondering who can cast a…
