Sinking lane closes I-26 west lane in southern SC
South Carolina construction crews have closed a westbound lane on Interstate 26 between Charleston and Columbia after the roadway settled and dropped at least 2 inches.
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Official: Coastal Carolina University cheer team will be back by football season
The suspension of the Coastal Carolina University cheer team may soon come to an end, according to a university spokesperson.
Gun thief caught on homeowner's surveillance cam, deputies say
Deputies say thanks to a homeowner's surveillance system they have images of a wanted burglary suspect.
Former trooper charged with criminal sexual conduct with young girl
A former State Trooper is charged with two counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor after authorities say he engaged in sexual battery with a 13-year-old girl.
Magnitude-6.2 earthquake rattles corner of Canada, Alaska
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.2 earthquake has rattled the corner of British Columbia, near the boundary with Alaska.
Bloomingdales Possible Strike
Some workers at a longtime retail giant could walk off the job Monday is an agreement over how they get paid isn't reach soon.
Proposed Cuts Impacting Kids
From playing outside on the playground to stretching out on the carpet, children are exposed to a lot more environmental hazards than the average adult. Proposed changes to the EPA's budget may not do anything to help that. Click here to find out why.
US Diplomats On UN Ambassador Haley
Former South Carolina Governor turned U.N. Ambassador, Nikki Haley is making bold moves in her new position and U.S. Diplomats are taking notice.
City Shelter to Host Cinco De 'Meow' Pet Adoption Special
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. According to the City, all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco…
Congress Reaches Deal on Government Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC NEWS)-Negotiators have reached a deal to fund the government through September, Congressional aides said, staving off the threat of a government shutdown through most of President Donald Trump's first year in office. The bill includes funding for…
South Carolina Accepts Applications to Hunt Alligators
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Among the advice that South Carolina is giving to potential alligator hunters is this: never assume that an alligator is dead. That's the advice from the state…
Georgia Man's Body Found at Bottom of S. Carolina Waterfall
PICKENS, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say the body of a Georgia man has been found at the bottom of a waterfall in South Carolina. Pickens County Deputy Coroner Gary Duncan says authorities found the body of 57-year-old Bryant Kevin Church…
Texas Police Officer Faked His Death And Fled to Mexico, Say Officials
Police in Texas believe that Coleman Martin, an officer with the Austin Police Department, staged his death and is alive in Mexico, officials said Friday. The 29-year-old is now facing a Class A misdemeanor charge of "false report," according to…
At Least 9 Dead in 4 States as Tornadoes And Floods Wreak Havoc in Parts of South, Midwest
ABC NEWS- The death toll from tornadoes and storms in parts of the South and Midwest rose to at least 9 by midday Sunday, authorities said. Deaths from the severe weather were reported in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and Mississippi. East…
Mayor Benjamin Receives National Award For Leadership During 2015 Flood
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will be recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and accept his award for the 2017 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery…
Stabbing Victim Sent to Hospital, Uncooperative With Deputies
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a stabbing that sent one person to the hospital Sunday morning. Deputies responded to an aggravated assault call in the 8500 block of Old Percival Road at 4:00am. Deputies say they…
Overnight Fire Causes $250K in Damages, 2 Displaced
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department spent the overnight hours battling a blaze that caused nearly $300,000 worth of damage. Fire officials responded to a home in the 5100 block of Colonial Drive at 3:30am Sunday. Upon arrival fire was…
Robertson is New Leader of South Carolina Democrats
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Political strategist Trav Robertson is the new leader of the South Carolina Democratic Party. Media outlets report Robertson was elected chairman at the party's convention Saturday with 66 percent…
Scott Thorpe Elected SCDP Third Vice Chair
The South Carolina Democratic Party State Convention has elected Scott Thorpe to serve as State Party Third Vice Chair. Scott Thorpe has spent the last decade working in Democratic politics professionally and personally. Starting with Howard Dean's presidential campaign in…
SC Democratic Party Holding Palmetto Blue Dinner and Convention
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The head of the Democratic National Committee is the keynote speaker of a South Carolina Democratic Party fundraiser. Tom Perez delivered the address at Friday night's inaugural Blue Palmetto Dinner at the Medallion Center in Columbia.…
