Senate rejects taking away review of college building plans
The Senate has rejected plans to strip South Carolina's higher education agency of its ability to review the bulk of public colleges' building plans.
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Skipp Pearson Jazz Icon Dies at 80
On Monday, Skipp Pearson, the Official Ambassador of Jazz Music representing the State of South Carolina passed this life from organ failure due to complications caused by the advanced stages of Bone Cancer. Ambassador Pearson departed this life surrounded by family and friends.
Hammer-wielding man shouted 'This is for Syria' before attacking cop near Notre-Dame in Paris
A hammer-wielding man shouted "This is for Syria" as he attacked an armed police officer patrolling outside near the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris today, according to the French interior minister.
Amazon offers Prime discount to those on government benefits
Online leader Amazon is offering a discount on its Prime membership for people who receive government assistance.
Deputies seek trio in theft of $7k worth of wine, liquor
Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's have released surveillance photos of three men suspected of fraud.
SC lawmakers to consider budget compromise
The South Carolina General Assembly is returning to Columbia to consider a compromise version of the state budget for the fiscal year that begins next month.
Funeral to be held Tuesday for deputy who drowned during exercise
A funeral is being held for a South Carolina sheriff's deputy who drowned when his lifejacket got caught on a boat propeller during a training exercise.
Man received life sentence for killing pregnant woman
A South Carolina man will spend his life in prison for killing a pregnant woman by beating her and setting her on fire.
Suspected London Attackers Identified
Police release the identity of two of the suspected killers accused in the London Bridge terror attack.
City of Columbia to Host Prime Time in the Park for Teens
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Parks & Rec Department, along with the Columbia Police Department are kicking off the annual summer teen program Prime Time in the Park. The program starts with what officials are calling a Badges…
Free Summer Programs in The Midlands Help Children Avoid 'Summer Slide'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Summer means fun in the sun for some, but for others it could mean forgetting grammar rules and math equations. "If they've really fallen behind it can be they can…
New Tire Manufacturer Could be Coming to South Carolina
[gtxvideo vid='mSrXe3I0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mSrXe3I0.jpg' vtitle='New Jobs Coming to South Carolina'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--New jobs are rolling into the Midlands thanks to a new tire manufacturer. China Based Wanli Corporation announced it plans to invest millions of dollars in a facility in Orangeburg.…
Columbia Police Hosting 'Fan the Heat" Donation Program
[gtxvideo vid='gFd878al' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gFd878al.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Hosting 'Fan the Heat\" Donation Program'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--There’s no getting around it, it’s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police wants to help by…
Orangeburg Parents Raise Concerns Over Possible Changes to Gifted and Talented Program
Parents in Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 (OCSD5) are seeking answers about the gifted and talented program.
Officer fired over charges he shoplifted $10 of meat
A Pennsylvania police officer has been fired over charges that he shoplifted about $10 worth of meat from a local Wal-Mart.
Jail inmate mistakenly released instead of shipped to prison
A jail inmate is being returned to his South Carolina cell after mistakenly being allowed to walk out the door.
Man 'accidentally' mails link with child porn to coworker, deputies say
A 46-year-old teacher is behind bars after deputies say he emailed child porn to a co-worker using a work issued laptop.
Report: Naked woman tried to break into church, said Jesus was chasing her
Deputies say a naked woman attempted to break into a Colleton County Baptist church Sunday because she believed someone was chasing her.
Bill Cosby arrives for sexual assault trial with former co-star
Bill Cosby arrived at a Norristown, Pennsylvania, court this morning for the start of his sexual assault trial, which stems from a decade-old claim from accuser Andrea Constand.
Disgruntled former employee kills 5 at Orlando workplace
Five people were shot and killed by a "disgruntled" former employee at a workplace near Orlando, Florida, this morning, three years after the suspect was involved in another workplace violence incident there, according to authorities.
