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.
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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…
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…
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…
