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Sober or Slammer campaign starts today

Local law enforcement agencies get ready to hit the road in full force looking for impaired drivers for their annual sober or slammer campaign.

Search for "armed and dangerous" murder suspect

The Richland County Sheriff's department is hoping you can help them locate a murder suspect they say should be considered armed and dangerous.

Feed an officer campaign fills the hearts of local law enforcement

Volunteers came together to fill the hearts, and stomachs of local law enforcement officers during the Feed an Officer Campaign.

Palmetto Health Children's hospital brings holiday cheer

The Palmetto Health Children's Hospital brought holiday cheer to children who are not able to enjoy it outside.

North Myrtle Beach mom accused of throwing her two newborns in trash

A woman is facing a slew of charges after police say she threw two of her newborns in the trash. Click here for the full story

Protesters put PSC Hearing on pause, but Dominion Energy approved to merge with SCANA

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It was an ending many across the state were not hoping for. The Public Service Commission made several decisions today including SCE&G Rates, the Dominion Energy merger, and refunds. Ratepayers…

Public Service Commission approves merger, reduces rates

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Following months of testimony, the Public Service Commission voted Friday to reduce rates for SCE&G customers by 9.9% and to approve the proposed merger with Virginia-based utility Dominion Energy. The decision comes as the culmination of the July…

Columbia police investigating body found in park

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say just before noon Friday a passerby reported seeing an unresponsive man in the water at Finlay Park. Police say they do…

Newberry Boys Farm toy drive starts this Saturday

It's the season of giving and the Newberry Boys Farm needs your help to make sure every child gets a gift for the holidays.

Orangeburg police officer fired after domestic violence arrest

A police officer in South Carolina has been fired after he was arrested and charged with domestic violence.

South Carolina regulators face billion-dollar decisions

South Carolina regulators have a couple of billion-dollar decisions to make on Friday about rate cuts for the failed nuclear project.

Affordable healthcare enrollment deadline Saturday

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- If you haven't applied for healthcare coverage yet, time is winding down. The deadline to enroll for affordable healthcare or "Obamacare" is Saturday, December 15th. According to the Centers…

Sober or Slammer campaign kicks off Saturday

Local law enforcement are revving up their engines and plan to be on the look out for impaired drivers as many of you hit the road to celebrate the holidays.

Columbia Fire fights 2 alarm blaze

[gtxvideo vid='ohFzCWch' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ohFzCWch.jpg' vtitle='2 ALARM FIRE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Just after 6pm Thursday evening the Columbia Fire Department was called to Calhoun and Pickens off Bull street for a fire inside of what officials deemed a condemned building at…

Angel Tree needs last-minute toy donations

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Angel Tree is going to provide some Christmas magic for more than 2,000 families here in the Midlands. "The parents come in on distribution day and pick…

Prevent your Christmas tree from going up in flames

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It’s always fun looking at all the different Christmas trees this time of year and how people get creative with decorating them, but sometimes, they can cause more heartache than happiness. The Columbia fire department doesn’t want to…