Black men get longer prison sentences than white men for the same crime: Study
African-American men serve longer sentences than white men for the same crime, a new study by the U.S Sentencing Commission shows.
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Man accidentally shoots himself, wife at church
A man accidentally shot himself and his wife in their Tennessee church after he had taken his gun out during a discussion about weapons in places of worship, police said.
Slager sentencing set for December 4
Court documents filed Friday show there's a date set for the sentencing of former North Charleston Police Department officer Michael Slager.
SC Department of Workforce Releases October Jobless Numbers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More and more of your neighbors are finding work and it's setting a new employment record in South Carolina. On Friday, The SC Department of Workforce and Employment released October numbers. The number of employed climbed more…
2 children killed in crash involving LA police
Two children were killed in an accident involving a police SUV in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
Meet Trio: City of Columbia's Pet of the Week
Columbia Animal Services' "Pet of the Week" is a two-year-old, domestic short-hair mix, called Trio.
City Ordinance Looks To Ban Bump Stock or Trigger Cranks On Firearms
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Dawn Staley, USC decline invitation to White House
The University of South Carolina announced Thursday night that Dawn Staley and the 2016 Gamecock women's basketball team would not be attending the White House to celebrate last year's National Championship.
Help Brighten a Child's Christmas with Salvation Army's Angel Tree
[gtxvideo vid='ByUuwKRM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ByUuwKRM.jpg' vtitle='Help Brighten a Child's Christmas with Salvation Army's'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - If you want to be an Angel, Angel Trees will be located at Columbiana Centre and Columbia Place Mall or contact the Salvation Army office at…
Columbia Man Arrested for Stalking, Using Explosives
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) - Lexington Police have arrested a man accused of stalking and using a destruction device. Robert Howard Adams, Jr., 43, was arrested Tuesday (11/14) and remains in the Lexington County Detention Center. According to a news release…
Armed Robbery Suspects Identified
Two of three suspects wanted for an armed robbery of a lingerie store have been identified, but remain on the loose.
Gun Control Ordinance Introduced
The Mayor of Columbia makes a major announcement, introducing an ordinance he hopes will put a block on a certain gun accessories within the Capital City,
House Speaker Responds to SCE&G Rate Cut Proposal
COLUMBIA. S.C. (WOLO)- House Speaker Jay Lucas is responding to SCE&G's proposal to decrease customer rates. In a statement, Lucas writes: “Today’s proposal provides further proof that SCANA has consistently prioritized the…
SC Senator Tim Scott Among Sponsors of Bipartisan Gun Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's Tim Scott is among the sponsors of bipartisan legislation to ensure federal agencies and state governments accurately report relevant criminal history to the FBI's database of prohibited gun buyers. The Republican senator is one…
Grab a Book-Newly Renovated Richland St Andrews Library Opens
[gtxvideo vid='yvXVmU1a' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yvXVmU1a.jpg' vtitle='Grab a Book- Newly Renovated St Andrews Library Opens'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--One Midlands Library is turning the page. On Wednesday, Richland Library St. Andrews unveiled a new chapter, with an improved look. Renovations include more computers, an…
American Cancer Society takes part in Great American Smokeout
[gtxvideo vid='qWAAXP1Z' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qWAAXP1Z.jpg' vtitle='American Cancer Society takes part in Great American'] CNN--Put out that Cigarette. The American Cancer Society is hosting the Great American Smokeout. In this health minute -- Mary Moloney explains how the Smokeout aims to help people…
Get Festive With Some Tasty Desserts This Thanksgiving
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Don't forget dessert this Thanksgiving. Sweet Temptations Bakery in Columbia has tips on how you can get creative this holiday season.
CTE detected for 1st time in living patient
Researchers in Chicago report that they have detected evidence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, more commonly known as CTE, in a living patient for the first time.
SCE&G Announces Rate Plan Following V.C. Summer Construction Shutdown
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--SCE&G incoming President Keller Kissam said the company will offer ratepayers a 3.5% decrease amounting to a $90 million annual total given back to customers. Kissam said while the decrease will have to be approved by regulators, it…
Vista Lights Event to Shine in the Vista
[gtxvideo vid='dszVhACJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dszVhACJ.jpg' vtitle='Vista Lights Event to Shine in the Vista'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Christmas is arriving early in Columbia's Vista. The annual Vista Lights event kicks off Thursday 11/16 at 5pm off Gervais Street. Visitors to the annual event…
