SC county seeks disaster funds for flood gauges
Officials in a South Carolina county are asking the state to spend some of its disaster money on permanent gauges to measure river levels.
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Gripe water sold at Dollar General stores recalled for possible choking hazard
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says a company is recalling an herbal water for infants due to a possible choking hazard.
Presidents Day closings in the Midlands
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Monday is Presidents Day! Presidents day is often observed on the third Monday of February and also the birthday of former president George Washington. While many people will be home from work and school, several businesses will…
Crews respond to structure fire on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Multiple emergency crews are responding to an abandoned structure fire in Lexington. Officials say the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard have been shut down as a result. https://twitter.com/CountyLex/status/1097316323439398912 No injuries reported. Hose…
Bill would reform electric co-ops after spending scandal
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A new bill at the Statehouse would allow a state watchdog agency to review South Carolina's electric cooperatives for the first time. The bill would allow the Office of Regulatory Staff to audit a co-op and…
Highway patrol officer involved in wreck on Forest Drive
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County deputies are investigating a wreck that involved a Highway patrol officer and a citizen. The incident happened Sunday at 3:45p.m. on Forest Drive at interstate 77. Deputies say an on duty SC Highway patrol…
Victim identified in Gervais Street shooting
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating an overnight shooting that left one man dead and two others injured. Officers responded to the 2300 block of Gervais Street shortly after 12:30 a.m. Sunday where…
Wreck becomes homicide probe after bullet wounds found
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say what they initially thought was a traffic wreck on Interstate 77 in Columbia has turned into a homicide investigation. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said 22-year-old Shamar Johnson was ejected from his car after…
One killed, others injured in overnight shooting on Gervais St.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police say just after midnight Sunday three people were shot at 2300 Gervais St. That is in the area between Harden St and Millwood Ave. on the corner of Gervais and Oak St. Investigators say one…
Democratic presidential candidates campaign in South Carolina
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of…
Climate change means more floods, great and localized
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters. In South Carolina late last year, Republican…
Police arrest 5 for trafficking marijuana into Sumter from California
SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Five members of a drug trafficking ring has been arrested after a several-months-long investigation. Officers say the group is responsible for bringing at least 500 lbs. of marijuana into Sumter from California. During the investigation by the Sumter Police…
Richland Library hosts Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards
[gtxvideo vid='zxrucClI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zxrucClI.jpg' vtitle='Richland Library blk history mnth'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---Tonight the Richland library continued its celebration of Black history month with the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators. All the winners of the Coretta Scott King…
Woman sues foster care agency for denying same sex couples, non Christians
[gtxvideo vid='3BfiVCeD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3BfiVCeD.jpg' vtitle='lawsuit foster agency'] Greenville, SC (AP) -- A South Carolina mother has filed a Federal lawsuit against a foster agency for refusing to work with her because of her religion. Aimee Madonna of Simpsonville says Miracle Hill…
Family business: Gamecocks win together again at All-Star Weekend
Led by Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer from the bench and thanks in part to 11 points from A'ja Wilson, their Home team won the 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 82-80 Friday night.
Two orange gators appear in one SC neighborhood
Did you know alligators can be different colors?
Columbia's bike share program expanding with assistance of The Comet
Columbia's bike share program, Blue Bike SC, will be expanding with the assistance of the Comet.
Sen. Kamala Harris will hold town hall meeting this weekend in Columbia
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren to stop in Greenville this weekend
Elizabeth Warren is continuing her seven-state organizing tour with a stop included South Carolina.
Local elementary school celebrates Chinese New Year through language immersion program
Students at Carver-Lyon Elementary School's language immersion program celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday morning.
