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'Wear Orange' Campaign in SC For Gun Violence Awareness

[gtxvideo vid='vICAnMlP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vICAnMlP.jpg' vtitle=''Wear Orange' Campaign This Weekend in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Parts of South Carolina are taking on an orange tint, all in the name of action against gun violence. Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.…

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Awarded Grant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A local foster based pet rescue is being awarded a grant to help furry friends in the Midlands. Since it's founding seven years ago, Homeward…

At least 35 dead in Philippines resort attack

At least 35 people died from smoke inhalation when a gunman stormed Resorts World Manila in the Philippines Thursday in an attempted robbery that saw him torch gambling tables, creating a choking amount of smoke, law enforcement and company officials said.

New Tips for a Good Night's Rest

[gtxvideo vid='v5tL0Byp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v5tL0Byp.jpg' vtitle='New Tips for a Good Night's Rest'] CNN-- If you have trouble sleeping the answer to your problems could be an easy one, say experts. New studies show exercise could help with insomnia. Here's Kim Hutcherson with…

SC Police: Quick Thinking SC Driver Stops Car Jacker

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a quick-thinking driver thwarted a car-jacking by a jail inmate trying to escape in South Carolina. State Law Enforcement Division arrest warrants say Ezekiel Stevenson yanked a driver from his car during a visit…

Clemson Reflects on Regionals Past and Present

[gtxvideo vid='a4bCBbOf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a4bCBbOf.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Reflects on Regionals Past and Present'] CLEMSON, SC (WOLO) - At this point in 2016, Monte Lee had just led Clemson baseball to an ACC Tournament Championship in his first season with the program. The Tigers…

2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Today

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Hurricane season is officially underway. Although June 1st is the beginning of the season, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is advising you to prepare early. "Now is the…

Legislative Panel Reaches Budget Compromise

[gtxvideo vid='59gaYhTp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/59gaYhTp.jpg' vtitle='Legislative Panel Reaches Budget Compromise'] COLUMBIA, SC (AP)--A legislative panel has approved a budget compromise that begins shoring up the state pension system, spends $55 to upgrade K-12 schools, and provides $68 million for Hurricane Matthew cleanup…

Noose found at African American museum in DC

A portion of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., closed for nearly three hours on Wednesday after a noose was found in the gallery, officials said.

New Study on Benefits of Dark Chocolate

[gtxvideo vid='YLEbAL28' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YLEbAL28.jpg' vtitle='New Study on Benefits of Dark Chocolate'] CNN-- A sweet treat could actually be good for your heart. A new study reveals the benefits of dark chocolate. Kim Hutcherson has the details in this health minute.

House Fire Causes $250K in Damages, 2 Displaced

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-The Columbia Fire Department battled a blaze that caused $250,000 in damages on Wednesday night. Fire crews were putting out the fire on Sawgrass Court a little after 9 p.m. Officials say two adults have been displaced and…

Suspect, Victim Identified in Lexington County Murder

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A 22-year-old Swansea man is wanted for the Tuesday shooting death of a man. Deputies say, Jeremy Antonio Williams,22, is a suspect in the homicide on South Hampton Road. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says he should…

Sumter Man Charged With Attempted Murder

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- A Sumter man is facing multiple charges in connection to a 2015 incident. Authorities say on November 25,2015 Jawan Louis Artis,25, and two other people took a wallet, vehicle keys, two cellphones and about $40 cash from…

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