Police interview Candidates for 'Police Cat'
TROY, Mich. (WXYZ) - Just one month after the Troy Police Department put out a call for followers in order to get a police cat, the department will "interview" three police cat…
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Benedict Celebrating Upcoming Inauguration of Schools's First Female President
COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)- Benedict College is celebrating the upcoming inauguration of the school's new president. Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis will be sworn in as the 14th and first female President on Friday. The college…
Midlands leaders to participate in Walk a Mile in Their Shoes program
Will you walk a mile in their shoes?
Pedestrian Killed While Trying to Cross I-26
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed after being hit by three cars while crossing I-26 Sunday night. The crash happened around 9:30pm at the 110 mile marker in Lexington County. Troopers say the pedestrian was attempting to cross the…
Another top 10 finish, but Johnson still seeks green jacket
Dustin Johnson found success during his final round at the 2018 Masters, at one point birdying three-straight holes on his back nine. But Irmo's own wasn't able to do enough to catch up to a loaded leader board and is still searching for a first green jacket and a second major championship in his career.
Deputies: Suspect Who Robbed Store, Beat Clerk in Custody
[gtxvideo vid='vvw9b3ZU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vvw9b3ZU.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Suspect Who Robbed Store, Beat Clerk in'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--Sumter County Deputies have charged a man in connection with the robbery and beating of a store clerk. Deputies say 23 year old Chauncey Wright of Mayesville…
U.N. Security Council to hold Emergency Session on Suspected Syrian Gas Attack
BEIRUT (AP) - The U.N. Security Council is planning to meet in emergency session on Monday to discuss a suspected poison gas attack in the eastern suburbs of Damascus, the last foothold for the Syrian opposition. Opposition activists and local…
Patrick Reed Wins the Masters for First Major Title
The tepid applause that greeted Patrick Reed on the first tee made it clear he wasn’t the people’s choice. All he cared about was being the Masters champion.
Alligator Harassed on Fripp Island
(Information from: The Island Packet, http://www.islandpacket.com) FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Officials at a South Carolina resort are looking for the people who harassed an 11-foot alligator by throwing carrots at him, calling the action "a new level of stupid."…
Visitation, Funeral Announced for Fallen Saluda County Deputy
SALUDA, SC (WOLO) --Services have been announced for fallen Saluda County Sheriff's Deputy, Corporal Dale Hallman. According to the Sheriff's Department, Hallman will be remembered as a devoted law enforcement officer with five years of service at the Saluda County…
DHEC Looking for Residents to Turn in Dead Birds to track West Nile
[gtxvideo vid='czvdk1Wk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/czvdk1Wk.jpg' vtitle='DHEC Looking for Residents to Turn in Dead Birds'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your…
Lexington County Holds Electronic Recycling and Paper Shredding Event
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Are you looking to rid your household of old electronics, what about old paperwork? The County of Lexington Solid Waste Management department, along with Keep the Midlands Beautiful and the Lexington County Stormwater Consortium are hosting a…
Comet Public Forum to be Held on Bus Routes
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for some changes to The COMET bus route. According to officials, The Comet is required to reduce the number of service hours by 4,900 to stay within the 2019 budget. Plans are to restructure service…
Explore Local Artists Workspaces During Columbia Open Studios
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Trump Tower fire leaves 1 seriously injured: Officials
Flames and smoke were spotted billowing and debris raining down from the 50th floor of the Trump Tower Saturday evening before firefighters were able to put it out, according to fire and emergency officials. FDNY firefighters were battling the four-alarm…
Sumter Deputies Search For Man After Armed Robbery, Assault on Clerk
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for a man who assaulted a convenience store worker during an armed robbery on Friday night. The incident happened at The Station store in the 5000 block of Florence Highway in Mayesville around 8:35pm.…
Steve Spurrier Lands New Coaching Job
The Alliance of American Football league added another big name Saturday, announcing that Hall of Famer Steve Spurrier will coach its Orlando team.
SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, starting March 31 through…
US-China trade rift could squeeze growth and hurt consumers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher prices. Slower growth. Farmers losing access to their biggest foreign market. Even President Donald Trump is warning that Americans might have to accept “a little pain” before they enjoy the fruits of his escalating trade fight…
FEMA approves $1.6 million to Richland County for post-flood sewer line restoration
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the following information this week about providing grant money to reimburse Richland County for money spent repairing sewer lines damaged by the October 2015 flood: “Richland County in South Carolina…
