Man arrested for making alleged threats against Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said a man has been arrested in connection to threats against an area high school.
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Free Tax Preparation to Qualified Households Today at Richland Library
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Do you need help with your taxes? The Richland County Library is teaming up with the Cooperative Ministry to offer community members free tax preparation. The Free tax preparation is for households making $54,000 or less,…
Parents Want Officers in Every School After Recent Threats, Richland District 2 Ensures Safety
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- After the tragic school shooting in Florida there has been a number of threats made to schools across the Midlands. Richland District 2 Superintendent says that the district…
New Study: Flu shots could help prevent heart attack
[gtxvideo vid='X2FtbAZR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/X2FtbAZR.jpg' vtitle='New Study: Flu shots could help prevent heart attack'] (WOLO) - The flu shot may do more than just protect you from the flu; it could also be good for your ticker. According to doctors at Public…
Bill Aimed at Banning "Parody" Marriages
A group is challenging the US Supreme Courts ruling on same sex marriage.
Orangeburg School Threats Being Investigated
Two Orangeburg High Schools are the latest target of violent threats that are now being investigated by the Orangeburg Sheriff's Office and SLED
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.
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
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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…
