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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…

UPDATE: FBI Investigating nationwide bomb threats including several in Midlands

The Columbia Police Department is actively looking into at least 5 bomb threats that authorities say are similar to other ones happening across the US Thursday evening.

Buyer beware: Tampons, Fiesta Corn recalled

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Crash near children's learning center under investigation

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Troopers investigate fatal crash on I-26 in Lexington County

South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers are still investigating Wednesday's fatal crash on I-26 that killed one person.

Cirque du Soleil set to flip into Columbia

A show that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat for every flip, twist and turn is headed to Columbia.

Driver charged in deadly hit and run involving a school crossing guard

S.C. state troopers say a driver is charged for a deadly hit and run that killed a school crossing guard in Spartanburg.

The Salvation Army continues to ring in holiday cheer

The Salvation Army's Angel tree program may have come to an end, but that doesn't mean you can't still help make a difference in the lives of those in need this holiday.

Columbia unveils new senior housing on North Main

A new low income housing unit for low income, active seniors is getting ready to open its doors.

Lexington deputies search for man suspected of using funny money

The Lexington Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they're hoping to talk to about at least one transaction where counterfeit bills were used.

Grinding of the Greens Christmas tree recycling

Christmas is right around the corner, but once it's over if you are looking for something to do with your real tree, Keep the Midlands Beautiful wants to help you give your tree new life.

Third suspect arrested in 2017 murder of elderly Sears employee

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A robbery third suspect has been arrested in connect to the murder of an elderly store clerk. Ervan Matthew Harvey,49, is charged with Murder and Strong Arm…