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Snowstorm Batters Northeast

ABC NEWS-- A late-winter snowstorm bore down on the Northeast Tuesday, blanketing large swaths of the area in snow, but shifted inland, dramatically reducing the expected snowfall for the New York City area. The storm which stretched from Washington, D.C.…

House Votes to Fire Public Safety Director Through Budget Cuts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The House has voted to fire the director of South Carolina's Department of Public Safety through the state budget. Lawmakers voted 76-20 Tuesday to eliminate the director's position and reduce the agency's funding, effectively firing Leroy…

Freeze Warning Issued in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - It's going to be very cold across most of South Carolina in the next 24 hours. The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for most of the state from Tuesday night until midday Wednesday.…

Unemployment Numbers Released in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's unemployment rate has risen slightly as the number of people working in the state climbs to a record high. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Monday that South Carolina's unemployment rate in January…

Gaston Teen Missing

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)--Lexington County Deputies are on the look out for a missing Gaston teen. Investigators say 16 year old, Trinity Schmidt, was last seen around 9:30 Friday night at her home off of Fish Hatchery Road. She is believed to…

Driver Suspension Eligibility Week

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Drivers with a suspended license have a chance to get back on the road this week, thanks to the Department of Motor Vehicles. During this week, South Carolina licensed drivers, who lost their driving privileges because of: -…

State Budget Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - It's budget week in the South Carolina House. Debate opened Monday on the Ways and Means Committee's roughly $8 billion spending plan for state taxes. It includes $150 million to begin shoring up the state's pension…

Governor Suspends Columbia City Councilman

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order Monday suspending Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah. According to the order, Baddourah's arrest for Second Degree Domestic Violence is a crime…

Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='oufqV23t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oufqV23t.jpg' vtitle='fire'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Fire crews spent Sunday evening battling a blaze that destroyed a mobile home. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the single-wide mobile home fire around 7pm. Officials say they arrived, the home on Roof…

Fire Causes $300K in Damage to Two-Story Home

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire department continues to investigate a house fire that caused $300,000 worth of damages Saturday night. Fire crews responded to a two-story home on 2227 Wheat Street a little after 6:00p.m. Officials say flames and…

Bill Lets Districts Skirt Bathroom Building Codes at Arenas

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Supporters say a South Carolina bill that lets football stadiums bypass international building codes stops taxpayers' money from being flushed down too many toilets. The bill approved 101-0 by the House last week reduces the number…

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