Alternative to the Affordable Healthcare Act
President Donald Trump releases an alternative to The Affordable Health Care Act put in place during the Obama Administration.
News
Columbia residents share thoughts on proposal to stop alcohol sales at 2 a.m.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate on scaling back the hours of operation for bars in Columbia continued Tuesday as a city council committee held a public hearing. Residents from neighborhoods around…
USC Researcher Among A Few Selected To Testify In Congress About Opioid Epidemic
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Dr. Christina Andrews is in the middle of a five-year study looking at how the Affordable Care Act gave people access to substance abuse treatment, which she said is…
Senate Committee Advances 'Abortion' Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)---South Carolina senators have advanced a bill that would likely ban all abortions in the state. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 Tuesday to advance a bill that says…
New Senior Living Facility Headed to North Main
[gtxvideo vid='KAxL4wmv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KAxL4wmv.jpg' vtitle='New Senior Living Facility Headed to N. Main'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Seniors looking to relocate will soon have a new option in the Midlands. On Monday, Columbia City leaders broke ground on Veranda on North Main. When…
KCSO: Victim remains in critical condition after being beat with firewood, one in custody
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Quenterio Wilson turned himself in to authorities at the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office on February 15 following what investigators say was the brutal beating of two victims. One suspect still…
Elloree man identified as victim of fatal car crash
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 47-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a fatal single car accident on Sunday. Orangeburg County Coroner Samuetta Marshall said Harry Brigman died on the scene as…
Viral Post Shows 'Special Needs' People Are Individuals Too
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- "Quite a jokester, he loves to laugh," Adrianna McCullar described her younger brother. Reuben holds the title Happiness Coordinator at his big sister, Adrianna’s office, and for…
Minor injuries reported in school bus accident in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina Highway Patrol and Lexington County officials responded to the scene of a school bus accident in Lexington County. According to County of Lexington officials, the accident happened…
How to Fight Opiod Addiction in SC
[gtxvideo vid='0LYLMtbx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0LYLMtbx.jpg' vtitle='How to Fight Opiod Addiction in SC']
Piecing together pirate history: scientists uncover femur bone
Scientists are working to determine whether a human femur bone, uncovered from the famed Whydah pirate shipwreck site, belongs to the infamous pirate, Sam Bellamy.
Disney's Elsa surprises sad birthday girl
A seven-year-old Colorado girl was devastated when no one showed up to her birthday party, but her sadness quickly turned to excitement when Disney princess Elsa arrived to lift her spirits.
South Carolina Officials Arrest 4, Accused of Intimidating Witnesses
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina authorities say they were investigating a murder when they also arrested four women on charges of assault and intimidating witnesses. A spokesman for the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Offices says investigators were still on the…
Local Church Partners With Law Enforcement to Combat Sex Trafficking
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A local Church partnered with law enforcement to give residents tips on how to fight Sex Trafficking in the Midlands. Attacking sex trafficking that was the goal at Bethlehem…
Bull Street Project Making Progress, Brings Global Companies To The Area
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- According to the project manager the project is are right on schedule. They are coming up on four years in progress but already they have global companies coming…
Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food
[gtxvideo vid='ayqc5Yd7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ayqc5Yd7.jpg' vtitle='Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food'] (WOLO) - A drug designed to kill animals was found in canned dog food causing the latest recall. JM Smucker announced the recall this week. Four brands are…
Lexington Sheriff investigating potential threat at Chapin High
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday (2/9) night that it is investigating a potential threat made at Chapin High. Few details have been released regarding the circumstances of the threat. The agency says it's been…
Gaffney "Peachoid" Vandalized
An iconic roadside attraction is getting a little too much attention from the wrong people leading officials to block it off.
Man Arrested in Accidental Shooting
A young man is behind bars after authorities say he accidentally shot and killed his friend with handling a rifle.
Fairfield District Honors Chorus to Perform at Carnegie Hall in March
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly 700 miles away from home, a group of students from Winnsboro are getting ready to make an impression on one of the world's most renowned stages. Students…
