How Social Movements Could Impact The Oscars
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This weekend, you can watch the biggest night in Hollywood when the Oscars air right here on ABC Columbia. After years of seeing similar types of movies getting nominated…
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Lexington county man sentenced to 45 years for domestic violence murder
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Marion C. Wilkes, 76, has been convicted of murder by a Lexington County jury following a week long trial. Wilkes was sentenced to 45 years for the stabbing and beating death of his wife, Susan Reynolds…
2 shot dead at Central Michigan University; suspect at large
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI (ABC NEWS, WOLO) - An Illinois police officer and his wife were shot dead at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant this morning, according to an Illinois politician. The suspected shooter is still at large, according to…
Pastor: Loaded gun found in day care student's lunch bag
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - A pastor of a church day care in South Carolina says a teacher found a loaded gun in a student's lunch bag and safely confiscated it. Lake Bowen Baptist Pastor Brad Atkins to the Herald-Journal of…
Judge Rules SCE&G Lawsuit Can Go Forward
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A state judge has ruled the class-action lawsuits against SCE&G in the wake of the abandonment of construction on two nuclear reactors at the VC Summer nuclear facility can go forward. SCE&G argued that the court did…
"Coffee with a Cop" in Lexington
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Get ready to grab coffee with a cop. Friday, the Lexington Police Department will host "Coffee with a Cop" at the Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe restaurant. According to a release, Chief Terrence Green, along with officers, Chaplains,…
Suspected Tire Thieves
Fairfield County officials are hoping you can help them locate the suspects accused of rolling away with some stolen tires.
Texas teen arrested with rifle, ammo near high school
ROWLETT, Texas (AP) - A Dallas-area teenager is being held on $2 million bond after a police officer encountered him sitting in his car outside of a high school sporting event with a rifle and…
SC Flu Deaths Continue
More than a dozen additional people died from the flu here in South Carolina bringing the total deaths statewide to 167. Click here to find out why health officials say there are some signs of improvement.
Severe weather causes damage to Pelion home
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County first responders were dispatched to an incident in the 200 block of Minnie Fallaw Rd. in Pelion. Severe weather and damaging winds caused…
Protecting Emergency Responders
Lawmakers want to pass a new law that would help keep South Carolina's first responders safe while they are on the job.
Governor Continues Call for More Resource Officers, Superintendent Pledges to Start Training to Spot Disturbed Students
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster held a school safety program where agency officials, lawmakers, and educators all met to discuss solutions for ending school violence. Governor Henry McMaster is no longer…
RCSD Deputies Caught Getting Their Groove On
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Andrew Gayeskie never thought he would be one of those ‘viral sensations’ people would be talking about. "Just messing around. I’m pretty terrible at dancing if you haven’t…
High Hills Elementary School update
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter School District officials are optimistic that power will be restored to High Hills Elementary School late this evening. The school was closed Thursday (3/1) due to a power outage. High Hills plans to reopen on Friday, March…
Suspected Multi-State Burglary Ring Busted
Sumter, SC (WOLO) --- The Sumter county Sheriff's Office have arrested three men they suspect were part of a burglary ring that…
Students Charged Following Lakewood HS Brawl
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Eight students are facing charges after video of a high school fight went viral. Thursday the Sumter County Sheriff's Office announced the students, ranging in age from 17-19, are charged with disturbing schools. Numerous videos of the February…
SC Real ID'S Now Available at DMV
[gtxvideo vid='h7SHAJ8k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h7SHAJ8k.jpg' vtitle='SC Real ID'S Now Available at DMV'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Real ID's are now available to South Carolina drivers. This week Governor Henry McMaster announced the licenses -- which are compliant with the Federal Real ID act of…
New Solar Farm Headed to Orangeburg County
[gtxvideo vid='znlpDk4d' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/znlpDk4d.jpg' vtitle='New Company Investing in South Carolina'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A large solar investment is coming to Orangeburg County. According to state officials, Eagle solar group announced plans to construct a new 87.9 million dollar solar farm in Orangeburg…
DHEC: 16 More People Die from Flu
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State health officials say 16 more people have died in South Carolina after being stricken by the flu. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that the latest deaths bring the state's total number…
American Dream: When to Buy and Sell, Realtor Winston Velpula
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