Lexington Man Gets Life for August 2015 Murder
A man is sentenced to life in prison for the shooting death of a Lexington man shot and killed during a 2015 murder robbery.
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Legislative Audit Council Releases Report on Citadel
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - State auditors are criticizing the governing board of South Carolina's military college for a lack of diversity, secret meetings and being too involved in cadet discipline.…
Search for Shooting Suspects
The Richland County Sheriff's Department continues searching for suspects accused of shooting at a man after he refused to get in their car.
Children Battling Cancer Get Special Surprise At Palmetto Health Children's Hospital
[gtxvideo vid='FRlhyLad' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FRlhyLad.jpg' vtitle='LOVE YOUR MELON'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- The company Love Your Melon has donated $2.6 million to pediatric cancer research and more than 110,000 hats to children with childhood cancers. Thursday, on "Love Your Melon Day", they gave out…
Search for Armed Robbery Suspect
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a suspect accused of strong arm robbery before deputies say the suspect fled with stolen items from a clothing store.
Gov. McMaster Calls on SCANA to Cease Collections
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Governor Henry McMaster is calling on SCANA to give rate-payers a refund in the wake of the abandonment of construction on two nuclear reactors at the VC Summer nuclear facility. In a letter to the company, Governor McMaster…
Mayor's Breast Cancer Breakfast Friday
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)– Get ready to grab breakfast and battle breast cancer, at the same time. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is once again hosting the Annual Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast. It will take place from…
Rep. Joe Wilson Greets E.U. Ambassador
[gtxvideo vid='HsJNYUyc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HsJNYUyc.jpg' vtitle='Rep. Joe Wilson Greets Ambassador'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Congressman Joe Wilson is welcoming the European Union Ambassador to the U.S., to South Carolina Thursday. Thursday afternoon Wilson will meet with David O' Sullivan to participate in a business…
WEB EXTRA: Bottle Feeding Baby Camels
One of the new exhibits at this years South Carolina Sate Fair is http://camelkingdom.com/ This unique show offers information and insight into the "ships of the desert".
Family Connection SC Prepares for 18th Annual Buddy Walk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The 18th annual Buddy Walk is expecting a big crowd at Saluda Shoals Park this weekend. The family friendly advocacy effort raises money so Family Connection South Carolina can continue…
New Indictments in Statehouse Corruption Probe
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon Solicitor David Pascoe announced new indictments against a political consultant, two suspended lawmakers, two former state representatives as part of the investigation into corruption inside the Statehouse.…
Suspect Now Wanted in Murder Investigation
A woman accused of hitting a man with her car faces upgraded charges after Deputies say the victim died days after the being struck. Deputies hope you can help them track the suspect down.
Fair Visitors Share Favorite State Fair Childhood Memories
[gtxvideo vid='UQIT7y1R' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UQIT7y1R.jpg' vtitle='OLD PEOPLE'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant unveiled a new and improved website for senior services and caregivers in a very fitting way, on Senior Day at the State Fair. For those who attended…
Quorum Report: Hospitality Tax Use
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - This is the first story in a series partnering with online investigative journalism site Quorum Columbia. We're looking into how surplus tax dollars are being used at the…
Midlands School First To Implement "Project Read", SC Superintendent Visits
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A program that is changing the way children learn to read and write is being is being implemented in the Midlands. It's called Project Read. The curriculum is organized…
Third Suspect Arrested in Orangeburg Co. Shooting
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a third suspect is in custody in connection with a September 26th shooting in Santee. Tyshon Johnson was arrested Tuesday at an Orangeburg business by the U.S. Marshal Service. Deputies say Johnson, Alphonso…
27 Arrested in Sumter Undercover Drug Operation
More than 20 people are behind bars accused in a 6 month undercover drug operation by Sumter County Police.
Midlands Restaurant Cancels NFL Package in Protest
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The manager of Lucky's Burger Shack in Irmo says she is having a protest of her own by canceling the restaurant's NFL Package. This as NFL owners and players meet…
Job fair seeks to knock down barriers to employment
United Way of the Midlands, in partnership with Richland Library, is hosting a job fair Wednesday morning at the main branch location on Assembly Street.
New city-sponsored food cooperative to bring fresh food to North Columbia
A new food cooperative in North Columbia will provide community members with access to fresh food, city leaders said.
