SCEMD releases list of delays today due to winter storm
South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a list of delays due to the winter storm and hazardous road conditions.
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SC Rep. Pitts to step down on advice from doctors, family
South Carolina Rep. Mike Pitts says he is resigning on the advice of his doctors and family after a heart attack in October.
Charleston Catholic Diocese to release accused priest list
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston is planning to release the names of S.C. priests who are accused of abusing minors since 1950.
Lawmakers drafting new bill to change the way mental health patients are transported
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Lawmakers are working on changing the way mental health patients transported after two died when their van was washed off the road during Hurricane Florence. The new bill is hoping…
Donations still welcome, needed after annual Vets Charity Ride
[gtxvideo vid='vPT6edgN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vPT6edgN.jpg' vtitle='Donations to be delivered after annual Vets Charity Ride'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There's still opportunities to help out some of our local veterans. The Annual Vets Charity Ride for the Ccolumbia VA health care system kicked…
Mother of a mental health patient who died trapped in a flooded transport van testified for change
[gtxvideo vid='MVegO2V8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MVegO2V8.jpg' vtitle='Legislators discuss transport of mental health patients afte'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Legislators are meeting to discuss policies and procedures of transporting mental health patients. Two patients in a Horry County Sheriff's Office transport van drowned in…
Traveling tips for those flying when the weather is bad
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- While some were excited for the possibility of snow, most travelers in Columbia’s Metropolitan Airport weren’t looking forward to the winter-like weather because it might impact their flights. Overall the…
RCSD: 13-year-old used stolen gun to shoot at classmate before getting on the bus to school
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A 13-year-old has been arrested for attempted murder for allegedly shooting at a classmate off school campus. The unidentified juvenile faces charges of attempted murder, unlawful carrying of a pistol, unlawful possession of a firearm by…
SC ups relief request for Hurricane Florence aftermath
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's governor says the state's delegation will be able to request more funds to provide relief following Hurricane Florence. In a letter obtained Saturday by The Associated Press, Gov. Henry McMaster told U.S. Rep. Tom…
Coroner: 3 dead from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say three men in South Carolina are dead after an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. York County sheriff's deputies tell media outlets they were called around 5 p.m. Saturday to a home in Rock Hill,…
Police investigating after woman's body found in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a female was found unresponsive early Sunday morning. A citizen called 911 after discovering the body at the 3000 block of Calk Street off of West…
SC EMD Tips on preparing for Winter Weather
[gtxvideo vid='Zw5uI7iL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Zw5uI7iL.jpg' vtitle='SC EMD Tips on preparing for Winter Weather'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--It's winter and that means the potential for winter weather. Officials at SC EMD say even if we don’t get a flake of snow, or an inch…
Tips to protect your account from hackers this holiday
[gtxvideo vid='metfv7tO' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/metfv7tO.jpg' vtitle='How to protect your account from hackers this holiday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): 'Tis the season of Holiday shopping and for many of us, shopping online is just so much easier than running to the store. For hackers…
Lake Murray decks the halls with annual Christmas event
Deck the halls during the annual Lake Murray open house taking place all weekend.
Police: Man charged with indecent exposurein Target parking lot
The Lexington Sheriff's Department also announced the arrest of a man accused of exposing himself to a woman in a Target parking lot.
City's Green Bonds will help address stormwater system issues
The City of Columbia is issuing its first ever Green Bonds to fund stormwater system improvements.
Three arrested in Sumter in connection with shooting incidents and drug trade
The Sumter Police Department has arrested a man in connection with shooting incidents and two other men wanted for their involvement in drug trade.
Honoring anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the "date which will live in infamy"
[gtxvideo vid='5vxFbsiV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5vxFbsiV.jpg' vtitle='PearlHarbor'] (WOLO) - December 7, 1941 as said by President Roosevelt, was "a date which will live in infamy." The Japanese Imperial Navy hit Pearl Harbor Naval Base in a surprise attack. More than 2,000 Americans died…
Time is running out to be a holiday angel with the Salvation Army
[gtxvideo vid='9CHPu2l4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9CHPu2l4.jpg' vtitle='AngelTreeLive'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---If you've watched us at all this month you know we are proud and excited to partner with the Salvation Army on their Angel Tree program. But you don't have much time left…
Fake Charities: Scammers using your generosity against you
[gtxvideo vid='Xf2jsAsX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Xf2jsAsX.jpg' vtitle='CHarityScams'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Everyone is in the giving spirit with the holidays quickly approaching. There are so many great charities to give to this holiday season, but Consumer Affairs says to be wary of charities you don’t know…
