Wounded Veteran's Home Still Unlivable Since 2015 Floods
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Since the historic flooding of 2015, a now-retired wounded Army veteran is having to fight a different type of battle, one he never expected. "Being a wounded warrior,…
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Ratepayers Testify About V.C. Summer Impact Before Lawmakers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee held it's third hearing since it's inception. This time, listening to the people who felt the fallout from V.C. Summer firsthand. One by…
Police: Teen Started Fire In Front Of Firefighters
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Columbia police say 19 year old Alexander Petrillo is charged with arson after firefighters say they saw him set fire to a stack of newspapers in the lobby of a downtown apartment complex. Investigators say fire crews…
SLED Investigating SCANA, Santee Cooper
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for State Law Enforcement Division says SLED has opened an investigation into possible criminal activity in connection with the abandonment of construction of two nuclear reactors at VC Summer Nuclear facility. SLED Spokesperson Kathryn Richardson…
Airport High Student Arrested after Administrators Found Handgun in Backpack
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A school resource officer arrested a teenager Tuesday (9/26) morning after a handgun was found in his backpack. The unnamed Airport High School student is being held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice…
"Zombie Brides" Protest Against Graham-Cassidy Healthcare Bill
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Protesters dressed as zombie brides gathered outside Senator Lindsey Graham's office Monday to have their voices heard. The group Invisiable Midlands organized the protest in hopes to speak with…
Target Stores To Raise Minimum Wage to $11/Hour
[gtxvideo vid='fiOQ48tK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/fiOQ48tK.jpg' vtitle='Target Stores To Raise Minimum Wage to $11/Hour'] (WOLO) - Target store employees earning minimum wage are getting a raise. The retail giant says the company will increase the minimum hourly wage to $11 per hour starting…
Children's Hospital Hosts "Mini-Hospital"
[gtxvideo vid='Lv9a1a9F' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lv9a1a9F.jpg' vtitle='Children's Hospital Hosts \"Mini-Hospital\"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - All this week Midlands students will get a chance to get a first hand look at how Palmetto Health Richland's Children's Hospital works in a program called, "Mini-Hospital." Hospital…
S.C. Hospitals Prepare to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Department of Defense and State Forestry Commission are leading the efforts for state agencies to help after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. Officials working with the National…
'Hall of Horrors' in Cayce Gears up to Scare!
[gtxvideo vid='XgiAFeQX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XgiAFeQX.jpg' vtitle='Cayce Hall of Horrors Gears up to Scare!'] CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- This year's Cayce-West Columbia Jaycees 'Hall of Horrors' is more sinister than ever say organizers. And ABC Columbia got a sneak peak! For nearly four decades, the…
Report: SC 3rd Worst for Teachers
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to a new report, South Carolina gets an 'F' when it comes to taking care of its teachers. The report published by Wallethub.com Monday says our state is the third worst in the nation for teachers.…
City of Columbia Rain Barrel Giveaway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia Water is offering free rain barrels to anyone who signs up for a workshop. According to the city, they will host free workshops for City of Columbia residents who will receive the free Rain…
State Rep. to Host Roads Project Progress Meeting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Midlands residents have a chance to get an update on ongoing roads projects in their area. This Thursday State Representative Wendy Brawley will host a meeting with the Department of Transportation at Hopkins Park. If you can't…
Pedestrian Killed in Morning Accident
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Troopers say a man was struck and killed while crossing the road Monday morning in Blythewood. A highway patrol spokesman says it happened at the intersection of Farrow Road…
Deputies Armed with "Buddy Cards" to Connect with Kids
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is seeking to strengthen bonds with youth community members through a new "buddy card" program.
Lexington deputies train to save lives
[gtxvideo vid='H6nIuEzr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/H6nIuEzr.jpg' vtitle='LCSD Save a Life'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Learn how to save a life. The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is now training all deputies with new live-saving equipment. With a 20 second countdown deputies are learning how…
SC Hospitals Taking in Patients Evacuated From Hurricane Maria
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Hospitals will receive evacuated patients from islands damaged by Hurricane Maria. National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) officials tell ABC Columbia News that they found out the…
NFL Teams Respond to Trump With Non-Participation, Kneeling in Protest
ABC NEWS- NFL players, teams and owners across the league responded Sunday to President Trump's criticism of players kneeling in protest during the national anthem, with some kneeling, others locking arms and still…
Tennessee church shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injured
One woman has been shot dead and six others churchgoers are wounded after a gunman opened fire Sunday at a church outside of Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said. Medical personnel are treating several…
Fort Jackson: Expect Delays During Exercise on September 26
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WOLO) – Soldiers, employees and visitors can expect longer than usual wait times at Fort Jackson’s entrance gates on September 26. According to Fort Officials, they will be holding a force protection exercise, that will involve simulated casualties.…
