Mexico travel warning
If you plan on taking one last vacation before the summer comes to a close you may want to be extra careful if Mexico is your destination of choice. The State Department is warning Americans to be on alert. Find out why here.
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SLED continues investigating officer involved shooting
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they are still in the process of investigating a deadly officer involved shooting out of Spartanburg County.
Parents arrested after baby found drowned in bathtub
[gtxvideo vid='dimd5KxT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dimd5KxT.jpg' vtitle='Parents arrested after baby found drowned in bathtub'] LAURNES COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Parents of a one-year-old were arrested Thursday (8/23) after deputies say their baby drowned in a bathtub. Investigators with the Laurens County Sheriff's Office,…
Women On The Ballot: all Lt. Governor nominees are women
[gtxvideo vid='1STak9jJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1STak9jJ.jpg' vtitle='LT GOV'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- The November election is quickly approaching and the nominees are campaigning hard. Especially the Lt. governor nominees. No matter how the election goes in November, South Carolina will have a woman as Lt.…
SC Red Cross sends an additional dozen disaster workers to Hawaii as Hurricane Lane approaches
The South Carolina Red Cross is sending additional aid to Hawaii as Hurricane Lane causes damage even before landfall.
Soda City Comic Con Welcomes SC Native Mike Colter who stars as 'Luke Cage'
[gtxvideo vid='xF03oUVu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xF03oUVu.jpg' vtitle='Soda City Comic Con Welcomes SC Native 'Luke Cage''] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Soda City Comic Con is bringing the heroes to the Capital City. South Carolina Native Mike Colter who stars as Luke Cage in Marvel's Luke Cage…
Judge appointed to manage South Carolina's opioid lawsuits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's high court has appointed a single judge to handle any lawsuits related to opioids in the state system. The state Supreme Court on Thursday assigned Circuit Court Judge Perry Gravely to the task. The…
Irmo Optimist Club Donates Thousands of Diapers to District Five
[gtxvideo vid='y0E7ZSFS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y0E7ZSFS.jpg' vtitle='Irmo Optimist Club Donates Diapers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The "Irmo Optimist Club" made a big donation on Friday. The organization delivered approximately 5000 diapers to the Parenting Center at Irmo High School. Teachers say the supplies can help…
Social media posts could keep you from dream job
There are so many social media platforms out and if you are one, or all of them sometimes it's best to keep some things private, especially if you are trying to land that perfect job.
Six People now charged in connection to death of South Carolina woman
WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) - Six people have been arrested after a woman's body was found buried in woods near her South Carolina home. The arrests come after the body of 30-year-old Ashley Murdaugh was found Tuesday near her home near…
Health Minute: Sitting pretty
You do it everyday and chances are you 're doing it wrong. We're talking about sitting and how it can impact your posture. ABC takes a closer look at what you need to know so you're sitting pretty.
Proposed African American museum set to open in 2020
A proposed International African American Museum is expected to open in Charleston in the year 2020. Find out the latest on the proposed project here.
SC DOT takes Comments on Malfunction Junction Plans
[gtxvideo vid='InWmqLu4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/InWmqLu4.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT takes Comments on Malfunction Junction Plans'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Malfunction Junction is getting a complete makeover and many residents say it’s about time. Thursday the SC Department of Transportation held a public hearing to get input…
Betsy Devos wants to use federal grants to put guns in schools
[gtxvideo vid='AuIMKBmg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AuIMKBmg.jpg' vtitle='Betsy Devos wants to use federal grants to put guns in'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - The US Department of Education is looking at new ways to increase school safety. Education Secretary, Betsy Devos, is considering reversing a…
Kroger plans to phase out plastic bags by 2025
[gtxvideo vid='nWh9GVBt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nWh9GVBt.jpg' vtitle='Kroger plans to phase out plastic bags by 2025'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Kroger is joining the growing list of companies saying so-long to plastic bags. The grocery chain announced Thursday (8/23) morning that they will phase…
Columbia Police Chief speaks out on K-9 Officer death
[gtxvideo vid='BpNLRml9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BpNLRml9.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Chief Speaks out on K-9 Officer Death'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says a Columbia Police officer used extremely poor judgement when leaving his K-9 partner in a car unattended for hours. K-9…
Dozens of children's medication recalled for possible life threatening contamination
A children's medication that is used to keep your children healthy is being pulled off store shelves in a voluntary recall after contaminants that could lead to an infection.
CPD Officer Suspended Following K9 Death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Columbia police officer is suspended after he left his K9 partner alone in a car for eight hours. Thursday afternoon Chief Skip Holbrook announced…
Fairfield County Coroner Identifies Teen Shooting Victim
Fairfield, SC (WOLO)-- The Fairfield County Coroner has identified the person found shot to death at Drawdy Park in Winnsboro. According to the coroner, Damontay Wheeler, 17, of 405 Forest Hills Drive, Winnsboro, SC was pronounced dead on scene by…
Tech Company 'Capgemini' to expand, bringing 200 new jobs to Columbia
[gtxvideo vid='V0EOOXYn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V0EOOXYn.jpg' vtitle='Tech Company Capgemini to bring 200 jobs to Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tech-giant Capgemini has announced it will be expanding in the Bull Street District in downtown Columbia. The company, on Thursday, announced it will expand, bringing…
