McMaster Threatens to Veto Bills Raising Gas Tax, Borrowing
Gov. Henry McMaster says he will veto bills that would increase the state's gas tax and borrow money for a backlog of repairs at state-owned buildings.
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Officer Suspended After DUI Arrest While Driving Patrol Car
A South Carolina police officer has been fired after being arrested for DUI while on the job and driving his patrol car.
Boeing Co. Says It Signed New $3B Deal with Iranian Airline
Boeing Co. said on Tuesday it has signed a new, $3 billion deal with Iran's Aseman Airlines to supply 30 737 MAX aircraft to the carrier, the first major sale by a U.S. company to the Islamic Republic under new President Donald Trump.
AP Source: South Carolina's Davis and Gray Enter WNBA Draft
Two people familiar with the situation say South Carolina's Kaela Davis and Allisha Gray have decided to enter the WNBA draft.
Events Happening Around Town
ABC Columbia has a list of events happening in and around the Midlands to help you get up and out this week.
Death Toll Rises in Russia Blast
The death toll from an explosion that tore through a train in Russia's second largest city has grown.
Union Man Killed in Storm After Mobile Home Topples Over
UNION, SC (AP)-- A South Carolina coroner says a 65-year-old man is dead after a storm toppled his mobile home. The Union County Coroner's Office said Monday that J.C. Matthews Jr. was dead by the time emergency help arrived at…
SC Trooper of the Year
[gtxvideo vid='yI5E6mL6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yI5E6mL6.jpg' vtitle='SC Trooper of the Year'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Going above and beyond the call of Duty. A longtime South Carolina Highway Patrolman has been named SC Trooper of the Year. Lance Corporal Kenneth Small was honored for…
Local Stores Get Gamecock Women Championship T-Shirts, Fan React
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina fans are bursting with excitement, buying gear to commemorate Dawn Staley's championship winning team. Some fans said they had to get the shirts as soon as they…
Severe Weather Hits the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Severe weather hit the Midlands on Monday afternoon, several tornado watches and warnings were issued during the height of the storm. Around 5pm a Tornado Warning moving south…
Artists Partner With One Columbia to Revitalize the City
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A wall on millwood avenue is recently received a facelift. Local artist Cedric Umoja teamed up with artists from Charleston and Tennessee to paint a mural he says signifies…
Deputy Killed at Courthouse, Gunman Sought
A manhunt is underway in Harris County, Texas, for the gunman who shot and killed a veteran deputy constable at a courthouse this morning, officials said.
9 Killed, 50 Injured in Explosion in St. Petersburg, Russia
At least nine people died this morning in a train car blast between two subway stations in St. Petersburg, Russia, state news agencies said.
Atl Overpass Collapse Update
Three people have been arrested and charged in connection to a fire authorities say caused a major overpass along Interstate 85 in Atlanta to collapse Friday.
USC Celebrates “A Dream Come True”, Winning NCAA Title
[gtxvideo vid='FpH7mchL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FpH7mchL.jpg' vtitle='USC Celebrates "A Dream Come True", Winning NCAA Title'] For the first time in Gamecock Basketball history, the University of South Carolina is National Champions. Dawn Staley's team beat SEC rival Mississippi State for the third-straight time…
Gamecock Fans Get Wet And Wild in Fountain to Celebrate Win
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Gamecock fans got wet and wild outside of the Thomas Cooper Library after the women's basketball team's historic win. Sunday night the newly founded "fountain tradition" continued after the…
USC Flag Flies Above Statehouse Dome After Championship Win
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Flying high and proud over the statehouse is the University of South Carolina's flag after the lady Gamecocks became national champions. After the Gamecocks defeated Mississippi State Sunday night,…
USC to Host Celebration For Gamecock Women's Basketball National Championship
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The celebration continues for Gamecock nation. On Monday the University of South Carolina is hosting a celebration to honor Coach Dawn Staley's NCAA National Championship team. The celebration kicks…
National Champs! Gamecocks beat Miss St for 1st Hoops Title
DALLAS (AP) -- South Carolina has spoiled the miracle for Mississippi State. A'ja Wilson and Allisha Gray both had double-doubles and the Gamecocks beat the Bulldogs 67-55 to win the NCAA women's championship in an all-Southeastern Conference matchup of first-time…
Multiple Agencies Help With Water Rescue Attempt
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-River Drive Bridge was shut down for hours while multiple law enforcement agencies attempted a water rescue Sunday morning. The Columbia fire department tweeted out that they were looking to rescue one person. Fire officials along with Columbia…
