S.C. National Guard soldiers to return from Puerto Rico
Around 150 South Carolina National Guard soldiers will return from Puerto Rico, Thursday, after deploying there in early October to help with recovery efforts post-Hurricane Maria.
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West Columbia PD Participate in No-Shave November
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) - A hairy situation is happening at the West Columbia Police Department.For the first time, the department is waving their grooming policy to participate in No-Shave November. The West…
Georgia Man Charged in Connection with Threats to U.S. Senator Tim Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a Georgia man charged with threatening to kill U.S. Sen. Tim Scott from South Carolina has a history of threats against other members of congress and news organizations. A sworn statement by a FBI…
Dorn VA Medical Center Celebrates $80 Million Projects
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Veterans from all over the Midlands came to the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center for their open house. The Dorn VA took this opportunity to show off…
'First Thursdays' on Main
[gtxvideo vid='f2HTt1d7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/f2HTt1d7.jpg' vtitle=''First Thursdays' on Main'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Take advantage of the beautiful weather by heading downtown Columbia for First Thursday on Main. As they do every month, businesses are staying open late, they'll be offering a mix of…
New York Terror Attack Investigation Latest
[gtxvideo vid='Bt9oX0oA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Bt9oX0oA.jpg' vtitle='New York Terror Attack Investigation Latest'] New York City, NY (WOLO) - Today New Cork City is still reeling after the deadliest terror attack to hit the city since 9/11. Police say a 29-year-old man drove a…
Main Street Ice Returns
A Holiday favorite is getting ready to skate back into the famously hot City for its sixth year.
McMaster, Smith Campaigns Respond to Templeton's 'No Salary' Announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Republican candidate Catherine Templeton says if elected as governor of our state, she will not accept money for the position. Templeton's claims have some of her opponents crying foul. Governor…
Quorum Report: Investigating CFD's Sole-Source Contract for Fire Trucks
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Nearly $5 million worth of fire truck purchases by the City of Columbia Fire Department has highlighted concerns about where they're coming from in…
Lexington Police Dept. to Host Luncheon for Fallen Trooper
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--The Lexington Police Department is helping the family of a fallen SC Trooper. Chief Terrence Green says the department will be having a luncheon to benefit the family of South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Daniel Keith Rebman, Jr. Rebman…
City of Columbia to Break Ground on New Busby St. Community Center
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new community center is headed to the City of Columbia. On Thursday, the City of Columbia will hold a groundbreaking for the Busby Street Community Resource & Training Center. It will take place near the James…
GOP challenger pledges she'll take no salary as SC governor
A Republican challenging South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster says she'll take no salary if elected to the state's top job.
The importance of an off year election
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--All elections have an impact, believes political annalist and President of Blueprint Strategy Antjuan Seawright. With various elections across the Midlands, and even the country in less than a week, the results of elections on…
8 dead after truck plows into people in NYC in 'cowardly act of terror': Mayor
In what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called a "cowardly act of terror," a man driving a rental truck struck and killed eight people on a bike path Tuesday afternoon.
Meth found in child's Halloween candy 'looked like Pop Rocks'
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is demanding answers after a mystery person allegedly dropped a small package of crystal meth into a Wisconsin toddler’s trick-or-treat bag over the weekend.
World-renowned sports agent to speak at USC tonight
One of the most successful businessmen in the world of sports will speak at the University of S.C., Wednesday.
Man arrested, charged with threatening Senator Tim Scott
A Georgia man has been arrested and charged with threatening South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott.
Florida Man Accused of Running Over Two People on SC Beach
SULLIVANS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - A Florida man is charged with running over two people lying on a South Carolina beach. News outlets reported 29-year-old David Brian McCarty of Jacksonville, Florida, is charged with leaving the scene of an accident…
Free Services for Vets
Veterans have a change to get a service for the dedicated service.
A Sweet Treat: Sheriff Lotts' "Rock The Lott" Event
[gtxvideo vid='FymRi3U1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FymRi3U1.jpg' vtitle='ROCK THE LOTT'] Richland County, SC (WOLO)-- Kids, costumes, and candy. All great things to find at the Richland County Trunk-or-Treat "Rock The Lott" event. Everything from Ant-Man, vampires, ninjas, and angels were in attendance. While the…
