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.
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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…
Step-son, Wife Arrested for Dismembered Body Found Under Home
[gtxvideo vid='HYE3NMiL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HYE3NMiL.jpg' vtitle='Step-son, Wife Arrested for Dismembered Body Found Unde'] (WOLO) - Police in the upstate say a 19-year-old man killed his stepfather and then cut his body into pieces and put them under a mobile home. Authorities arrested…
Woman Accused of Kidnapping, Raising Baby in SC Back in Court
[gtxvideo vid='g2IKzWbc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/g2IKzWbc.jpg' vtitle='20-year FL Baby Kidnapping Case Back in SC Court'] (WOLO) - The woman accused of kidnapping a Florida baby and raising her in South Carolina was back in court Monday (11/13). The courts set a pre-trial hearing…
Lawmakers Question Trooper Rides
Some Lawmakers want to know how much time State Troopers spend giving free rides for special events. Find out what the House Committee members found out here.
Blue Ribbon School Named
Brockman Elementary School celebrates being named a blue ribbon school.
Anonymous Resident Wins 2 Million in Lottery
Christmas has come early for one avid lottery player who says they want to remain anonymous after a big pay day.
