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President Donald Trump arrives in Columbia: Air Force one has landed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump has arrived in Columbia. The President landed in Columbia Friday, he was greeted by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Representative Tim Scott , Congressman Joe Wilson and other state and local leaders. President…
President Trump's Visit to Columbia: Live update from protest site
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- President Donald Trump will arrive in Columbia on Friday. The President is scheduled to speak at the Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College. He is expected to address a…
Columbia Mayor pens open letter to President Trump
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin wrote an open letter to President Donald Trump ahead of his visit to Columbia and Benedict College Friday. It reads; Mr. President, welcome to…
President Donald Trump visits Columbia: What you need to know, traffic delays, road closures
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday and you can expect some traffic delays. According to Columbia Police, they will provide support for Friday afternoon’s Presidential visit to Benedict College. Columbia Police announced, drivers should expect short…
Teen charged with making threat to kill classmates: LCSD
A Gilbert High School has been charged with allegedly making threats on Wednesday to kill his classmates.
Lace up your shoes for the Walk to End Alzheimer's
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This Saturday, October 26 mark your calendar for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The 2 mile walk takes place at Segra Park. Registration opens at 9am, with the walk beginning…
Business license of Knights Inn on Airport Boulevard is revoked permanently
Cayce Department of Public Safety officials say the business license of the Knights Inn on Airport Boulevard has been revoked permanently.
President Donald Trump in Columbia Friday
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- President Donald Trump will be in Columbia Friday. President Trump is set to deliver the keynote speech at the 2019 Second Step Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC at…
Police investigate a double homicide in Batesburg-Leesville
Batesburg-Leesville Police Department officials say they're investigating a double homicide that took place this month.
Orangeburg gets $9 million dollar grant to expand, create broadband access
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday morning the US Department of Agriculture Commissioner, Sonny Perdue announced a more than nine million dollar grant to create or expand broadband access to rural areas in Orangeburg County. South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner, Hugh Weathers…
What to expect from President Trump's visit to Benedict College
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Get ready for heavy traffic and road closures as President Donald Trump makes his way back to the Midlands Friday. President Trump will deliver the keynote address at the…
Thursday night on ABC Prime
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Don't move, ABC Columbia has a night full of drama on tap. The drama begins with 'Grey's Anatomy' at 8PM, followed by a new episode on 'A Million Little Things' 9PM. Your night of who done…
"She's a woman of steel": Kershaw Co. Sheriff grateful deputy not injured after collision
A Kershaw County deputy is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by a car outside Lugoff Elementary this morning.
Local Living: Vista after Five and Jam Room Festival, plus Growling at the Moon
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here's a look at Local Living, happenings in the Midlands this weekend. It's Vista After Five Thursday night and the band '76 and Sunny' will play at the Tin Roof. The…
Prescription Drug Take Back Day set for Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's time to clean out the medicine cabinet. The South Carolina Department of Health, along with local law enforcement and others, will host a 'Prescription Drug Take Back Day' on Saturday…
Sheriff: 5 children found in 'squalor'; parents arrested
Authorities in South Carolina say they've arrested a couple after five children were found "living in squalor.''
Police investigating after middle school student found with loaded handgun
Police are investigating after an Sumter middle school student was found in possession of a loaded handgun at the school.
Kershaw Deputy hit by car "Doing well" says Sheriff
KERSHAW Co. SC (WOLO)-- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Department is updating the condition of a deputy hit by a car Thursday morning. Below is the latest Facebook post: YOUR KCSO…
Graphic dash cam video shows deputy struck at school crossing, she is doing OK say officials
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)-- The Kershaw County Sheriff's Office released shocking footage, showing a deputy getting hit by a car. Deputies say it happened while she was directing traffic outside of Lugoff Elementary…
Bond set at $60,000 for woman accused of DUI, hitting veteran on motorcycle
A woman accused of severely injuring a motorcyclist while driving under the influence last month, was in bond court Thursday. Judge Robert Hood set her bond at $60,000, with conditions.
Deputies: Second person charged in connection with shooting death of SC Postal Worker
KINGSTREE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina have charged a second man in the shooting death of a mail carrier on her route. Williamsburg County deputies announced 27-year-old Jerome Davis was arrested Tuesday in North Charleston and charged with…
Kershaw County deputy struck by vehicle outside school
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- While directing traffic outside Lugoff Elementary School Thursday morning, a Kershaw County deputy was struck by a car, and had to be taken to the hospital. Deputy Chelsea Cockrell had her blue lights on and…
No one is hurt after a house is struck by bullets on School House Road
Columbia Police say no one is hurt after a house was struck by bullets early this morning on the 27-hundred block of School House Road.
Governor Henry McMaster reacts to vote on 'heartbeat bill'
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Tuesday a Senate subcommittee removed exemptions for rape and incest from the state's proposed abortion legislation also known as the 'heartbeat bill, meaning if passed, abortions would…
