Local Living: Yum! Restaurant Week and Oyster Roast
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s the most edible time of the year! It is ‘Restaurant week’ in Columbia. The food festival gives you a chance to sample all the different menus in the Midlands and…
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Teachers prepare for students' return after tornado damages Kershaw Co. high school
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- Although North Central High School was nearly destroyed by a confirmed tornado this past weekend, students are expected to return to school on Wednesday.…
Parts of West Columbia Riverwalk closed due to flooding
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are looking to take a walk or run near the Riverwalk, parts of it are closed in West Columbia. City officials say the West Columbia Riverwalk, from the Gervais Street Bridge to the Moffatt Street…
Teachers have immediate need after EF2 Tornado rips through North Central HS: Here's how you can help
Following the devastating tornado that tore through a South Carolina high school over the weekend, the community is pulling together to offer assistance.
Water waste treatment plant coming to Fairfield County
Fairfield County Council voted to move forward with building a water waste treatment plant. The vote did not pass without backlash.
Juvenile will be charged for making online threat toward E.L. Wright Middle School
Richland County deputies say a juvenile will be charged for making a threat toward a middle school on social media.
Dabo Swinney's comments on Clemson's loss to LSU in National Championship
Monday night's loss snapped Clemson's 29-game winning streak and ended the Tigers' bid to repeat at national champions.
Trevor Lawrence disappointed after LSU loss
Clemson sophomore QB Trevor Lawrence had his first loss of his college career Monday night. The 2020 National Championship game saw his team fall 42-25 to the LSU Tigers.
Santee man accused of sexually assaulting sleeping woman
Orangeburg, SC ( WOLO)--- 26 year old Marcus Pee is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct after deputies say a woman woke up to him sexually assaulting her. According to deputies, the woman…
Gov. McMaster's budget features tax relief, pay raises, additional funding for education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --With South Carolina lawmakers set to return to Columbia Tuesday, Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) introduces his newest budget. Some of the big items in his proposal include pay raises for…
Cleanup continues in Kershaw Co. after tornado nearly destroys high school
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --- Cleanup continues in Kershaw Co. after a confirmed EF2 tornado tore through North Central High School Saturday night. The National Weather Service confirmed the EF2 tornado on…
Gas Prices in Columbia dip in January
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you have plans to full up at the pump this week, good news prices are down. According to GasBuddy, the average price in Columbia is down a nickel from…
Live from the Superdome: Clemson Players talk National Championship
College Football Playoff national championship: No. 3 Clemson (14-0) vs. No. 1 LSU (14-0) in New Orleans, Monday at 8:15 p.m. EST (ESPN).
SC Governor Henry McMaster unveiling Executive Budget
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is releasing his proposed executive budget for the 2020 year. On Monday, Governor McMaster introduced his proposed executive budget for 2020-21 at the State House. McMaster says his budget addresses the $1.8…
Gamecocks claim No. 1 in AP Poll
South Carolina women's basketball is ranked No. 1 in this week's Associated Press Top 25, marking a return to the top spot in the land for the Gamecocks, who spent 12 weeks in that position in the 2014-15 season.
Live Coverage from the National Championship: Clemson embracing 'away' team role
College Football Playoff national championship: No. 3 Clemson (14-0) vs. No. 1 LSU (14-0) in New Orleans, Monday at 8:15 p.m. EST (ESPN).
SC Guard, Community rally around Kershaw County school damaged by Tornado
KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)--Monday, it was announced that South Carolina State Guard troops have been called up to help with the tornado aftermath at North Central High School in Kershaw County. According…
Two Notch Road closed after early morning structure fire in Lexington
Lexington County firefighters say a structure fire has Two Notch Road and South Lake Drive closed this morning.
No one hurt after fire damages two homes on Washington Street
Columbia Fire Department officials say no one is hurt after a fire damaged two homes on Washington Street Sunday night.
Update: West Columbia police find missing 11-year-old girl safely
The West Columbia Police Department says an 11-year-old girl that was reported missing since Jan. 11, has been found safe.
NWS confirms tornado touched down in Kershaw Co.
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service has confirmed that a EF-2 tornado hit Kershaw county Saturday night and damaged a high school. https://twitter.com/NWSColumbia/status/1216411305814290432 The National Weather Service Storm Survey Team has confirmed a high end EF-2 Tornado at…
Severe weather cause major damage to Kershaw Co. High School
KERSHAW COUNTY,SC (WOLO)- A possible tornado pushed through Kershaw county Saturday night causing major damage to North Central High School. Officials say no children were inside the school when the storm hit and no storm related injuries have been…
Columbia Mayor to deliver 'State of the City' address
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to outline his plans for the new year in his annual State of the City Address. The address will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The public is invited to…
ESPN's Rece Davis on Clemson fatigue: "People shouldn't be tired of greatness"
ESPN college football anchor Rece Davis spoke to ABC Columbia Saturday during the National Championship media day and says fans shouldn't be tired of watching Clemson win championships.
Police Officer hurt during police pursuit in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — The Florence Police Department says a man has been arrested after a police pursuit that left a police officer hurt. The department says officers were called to 230 North Beltline Drive Friday at around 6:26 p.m.…
