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Report: SC correctional officer arrested for slapping an inmate
South Carolina Department of Corrections Police Services has released a report about a Correctional Officer arrested for slapping an inmate.
CIU purchase blighted properties along Monticello Road in hopes of economic development
Columbia International University is hoping to spur economic development along Monticello Road.
Should the age to buy tobacco and nicotine products be raised to 21?
[gtxvideo vid='ZzSrInXr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZzSrInXr.jpg' vtitle='21 to buy cigs'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Should South Carolina raise the age limit to buy tobacco and nicotine products? Richland County Representative Todd Rutherford introduced a constitutional referendum last week raising the age to 21.…
MADD rally pushes for stricter penalties for first time DUI offenders
[gtxvideo vid='pbOuDMAn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pbOuDMAn.jpg' vtitle='Madd rally'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Mother's Against Drunk Driving rallied on the steps of the Sstate House Tuesday (2/12). Governor Henry McMaster was on hand for the 'MADD' event. the governor addressed a number of issues…
Teachers and state employees rally at the State House for more pay, other needs
Teachers and State employees were at the State House on Tuesday rallying for state lawmakers for more pay and other needs.
Ft. Jackson staff sergeant will serve 18 months after killing two and injuring six others
[gtxvideo vid='I8H6ZJ4K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/I8H6ZJ4K.jpg' vtitle='Ft Jax Verdict'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Fort Jackson staff sergeant who pleaded guilty to running over a group of soldiers killing two and injuring six others was sentenced today. Sergeant Andrew Marrow Will will serve…
State lawmaker announce proposal to make rental agreements more fair to tenants
A state lawmaker wants to make rental agreements more fair to tenants.
Deputies: Man wanted for attempted robbery of local convenience store, hits store clerk with a crate
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a man wanted for assaulting a convenience store clerk during an attempted robbery.
Columbia Fireflies seeking National Anthem performers for 2019 season
The Columbia Fireflies are seeking talented soloists and groups to perform the National Anthem at the Fireflies home games for the 2019 season.
Deputies: Investigation continues after man found with multiple gun shot wounds after car accident
Columbia Police Department are investigating an attempted murder case involving a male victim who was shot multiple times over the weekend.
Former Governor, former Ambassador Haley to Chair Original Six Foundation in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- A South Carolina organization has announced that former South Carolina Governor and Ambassador to the Uited Nations, Nikki Haley, will serve as chair. The Original Six Foundation says Haley will return to serve as chair for the…
Governor McMaster to speak at MADD rally at State House
Governor Henry McMaster will speak at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving rally at the north steps of the State House this afternoon.
SC town honors an African-American WWII veteran blinded in a 1946 police beating
A South Carolina town has honored a black World War II veteran more than 70 years after he was beaten and blinded by local police.
South Carolina county director quits after uncounted votes
A county election director in South Carolina has resigned after reports that more than 1,000 ballots were not counted last year.
FDA recalls 100 thousand lbs of frozen chicken meals from Happi Foodi
COLUMBIA S.C.(WOLO)- Texas based food Vics Acquisition , is recalling close to 100 thousand pounds of frozen steam bagged chicken meals due to product mislabeling. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the labels do not disclose that the…
Local group celebrates "Galentine's Day" for female friendship, efforts to end sexual harassment
With Valentines Day approaching on Thursday, one group already got to celebrating the holiday.
911 call released from neighbor of two Allen Benedict Court residents who died
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A clear insight into the problems people faced inside Allen Benedict Court apartments from a 911 call that came in hours before two men were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. [field59_video key="856cf031fc00d56001f739d3c9790be73bd7b56c" account="WOLO" playlist="" pid="XSbotlye" thumb="//content.jwplatform.com/thumbs/YSE4xNr4-120.jpg?cachebust=1549945358500" vtitle="ABC…
What the FDA's actions mean for dietary supplements
The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Monday to step up its policing of dietary supplements, which it said has mushroomed into a $40 billion industry with more than 50,000 products.
Possible agreement reached between lawmakers would avoid another government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - Negotiators in Congress say they have reached an agreement in principle to fund the government and avoid another partial government shutdown. The emerging agreement was announced by a group of lawmakers, including Republican Sen. Richard Shelby and…
