Farm company adding 150 jobs in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina farm company is expanding operations and will create 150 new jobs. McCall Farms announced Wednesday it will spend $35 million to expand its operations in…
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Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin to introduce City Ban of certain gun add-on parts
The mayor of Columbia will announce an introduction to a city ordinance that would ban certain gun add-on parts, Thursday, a city spokesperson said.
First Flu-Related Death Confirmed In South Carolina, How To Protect Yourself
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed the first flu-related death of the season. The individual that passed away because of the flu was in the…
Papa John Apologizes for NFL Protest Comments
[gtxvideo vid='JKNtdPrM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JKNtdPrM.jpg' vtitle='Papa John Apologizes for NFL Comments'] (WOLO) - Papa John's CEO John Schnatter is apologizing for his comments on the 'take a knee' protests in the NFL. Two weeks ago, Schnatter blamed the NFL controversy and 'poor…
Republicans Target Obamacare Mandate in Latest Tax Bill
[gtxvideo vid='TZoqeHwj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TZoqeHwj.jpg' vtitle='Republicans Target Obamacare Mandate in Latest Tax Bill'] WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) - Republicans are now planning to repeal a key Obamacare mandate as part of their push to reform the tax code. Democrats have sounded the alarm…
First Flu Death of 2017 Reported in SC
South Carolina sees the first flu related death of the season according to a new report from the Department of Health and Environmental Control.
FOIA Lawsuit
A request to throw out a lawsuit against the SC Republican Caucus over the freedom of information act is denied.
SCEMD Prepares for Possibility of Cyber Attacks
[gtxvideo vid='eNAEjHeP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/eNAEjHeP.jpg' vtitle='SCEMD Blackout Exercise'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) was fully activated Wednesday for an exercise to make sure our state avoids a blackout. Every year, a full-scale activity takes place at SCEMD…
Dutch Fork Student Arrested for Gun at School
A Richland County teenager is behind bars accused of bringing a gun to school.
Scrooges and Angels List Released
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The holidays are a time when people dig a little deeper and donate to charities. But how can you be sure the money you donate is going where the charity says it is? Wednesday morning, South Carolina…
Amazon Giving Prime Members A Look at Discounts at Whole Foods
NEW YORK (AP) _ Amazon is giving Prime members their first taste of special discounts at its recently acquired Whole Foods stores. Amazon says it will email Prime members a coupon starting today to buy organic or antibiotic-free turkeys for…
5 killed in California shooting rampage including gunman's wife
Five people were killed in a shooting rampage in northern California, including the gunman's wife, whose death appeared to have kicked off the rampage, authorities said.
Brockman Elementary Recognized as 'Blue Ribbon' School
[gtxvideo vid='OABfSw4G' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/OABfSw4G.jpg' vtitle='Brockman Elementary Recognized as 'Blue Ribbon' School'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Midlands school is being recognized today as one of the nation's best. On Tuesday, Richland School District one held a ceremony commemorating the U-S Department of Education's recognition…
PETA Protester Poses Nude in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One animal rights group is willing to bare it all to keep turkey off your table this Thanksgiving. On Tuesday, members of People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals, otherwise…
Woman, Son Accused of Dismembering Man in Cherokee County
GAFFNEY, SC (WSOC)- A mother and her son are accused of murdering a man whose dismembered body was found under their home in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Dawn Wilkins told…
Best stores for Black Friday shopping, according to WalletHub
Out of 35 of the nation's biggest retailers, Kohl's ranks among the top retailers for scoring a big deal this Black Friday, according to WalletHub's annual report.
Man Who Went Missing on Halloween Found Dead in Swansea
LEXINGTON, SC(WOLO)- A man who went missing on Halloween in Lexington has been found. According to the Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, Monday Wingard was found in a wooded area…
Columbia Dermatologist Explains How You Can Protect Your Skin This Winter
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The leaves are falling the temperature is dropping, which means we're deep into fall and slowly approaching winter. One thing a lot of us have a problem with is keeping our…
Friends And Community Members Remember Senior Claflin Student Shot And Killed
[gtxvideo vid='dOLAeb8t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dOLAeb8t.jpg' vtitle='CLAFLIN SHOOTING'] Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- On Friday morning, Dravious Terry was found by law enforcement, shot dead in his apartment. Officials arrested his roommate, Andrew Sanders Jr. and charged him with Involuntary Manslaughter. Trinity United Methodist Church…
Renovated Richland Library St. Andrews Reopens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Get ready to explore the bookshelves at the newly renovated Richland Library St. Andrews. The library re-opens Wednesday after a year-long renovation. The new community space features 2,000 more square feet, a designated area for children…
