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City of Columbia gets ready to unveil a series of new workshops to help small business owners.
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Body Found in Garbage Truck in Edgefield
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating after a body was found in a truck of garbage picked up from Saluda County. Local media outlets report that the body was discovered Friday inside a garbage truck in Edgefield County. Authorities…
WATCH: New Technology
New technology is about to hit store shelves. Find out what you need to know about the hi-tech devices before you splurge on your urge to get the latest gadget.
WATCH: What to Watch in Rio: Day 11
[gtxvideo vid='S3B4qBrT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S3B4qBrT.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: What to Watch in Rio: Day 11'] RIO DE JANEIRO (WOLO) -- The U.S. is still topping the leader board in Rio de Janeiro. Team USA has the most medals, with 75 total. Twenty-six of those…
Watch: Move in Activities at Univ. of South Carolina
[gtxvideo vid='SCT32CAx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SCT32CAx.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Move in Activities Univ. of South Carolina'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- More freshmen are headed to campus at the University of South Carolina. Move in and welcome activities continue Monday and Tuesday on campus. About 7,500 students…
Students in the Midlands Head Back to School
[gtxvideo vid='SH4zWffK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SH4zWffK.jpg' vtitle='Back to school'] Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Students are gearing up for another year in the classroom. On Monday, the halls of White Knoll Elementary were crowded with students, parents, and teachers kicking off a new…
Trump to Call for New Ideological Test for Admission to US
Donald Trump on Monday will call for a new ideological test for admission to the United States, vetting applicants on their stance on issues like religious freedom, gender equality and gay rights. The policy would represent a significant shift in how the U.S. manages entry into the country.
WATCH: Zika Concerns Continue
Concerns over the spread of the Zika virus continues to rise.
WATCH: Simpkins Celebration of Life
A community comes together to remember the 14 year old student who collapsed and died during football practice last week.
WATCH: What to Watch in Rio: Day 10
[gtxvideo vid='lNTUaAuc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lNTUaAuc.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: What to Watch in Rio: Day 10'] RIO DE JANEIRO (WOLO) -- We're already in the final week of the Olympics. Team USA has now won 69 medals in Rio de Janeiro. Twenty-six of those medals…
WATCH: What to Know for Back-to-School
[gtxvideo vid='ewcEAyH0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ewcEAyH0.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: What to Know for Back-to-School'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The kids are struggling to get out of bed and the school buses are rolling out. That means it's back-to-school in the Midlands. Here's who's heading back…
Watch: Newberry Deputies Warn of Phone Scam
[gtxvideo vid='XVNfTn3J' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XVNfTn3J.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Newberry Deputies Warn of Phone Scam '] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Scammers are out to get your money over the phone, according to the Newberry County Sheriff. The Department is issuing a scam alert. They say scammers…
Shuttles & Drop-Offs Needed for Charleston tourists
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - As more and more hotels go up in the Charleston area, a new study suggests more shuttles and designated drop-off areas as a way to get visitors downtown. The Post and Courier reports that a hotel…
Help Wanted as South Carolina Students Head Back to Class
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - As students head back to classes there are still teaching vacancies in South Carolina's largest school district as there are in districts statewide. The Greenville News reports that classes resume on Tuesday in the Greenville County…
SC Red Cross Volunteers Assisting with Disaster Relief in Louisiana
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., — Sixteen American Red Cross volunteers and staff are deploying to Louisiana to support Red Cross relief efforts after excessive rainfall has resulted in moderate to heavy flooding across many parts of Louisiana. The Red Cross is closely coordinating with…
Police: Gas Thrown in Woman's Face in Attempted Carjacking
PENDLETON, S.C. (AP) - Police say a man tried to carjack a woman's vehicle in an upstate South Carolina community after throwing gasoline in her face. Pendleton police Chief Doyle Burdette tells local media outlets it happened about 11 a.m. Saturday when…
Ex-Prosecutor Wants Cannabis Oil Legalized in SC
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina state Rep. Peter McCoy is a former prosecutor who has handled dozens of drug cases. But seeing his daughter in pain is a reason he is working to have South Carolina legalize medical marijuana.…
Columbia Grows by 7,500 Through Monday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - About 7,500 students are moving into their campus dorms and housing this weekend, and streets around the University of South Carolina's main campus in Columbia could be hard to navigate. University officials say the two-day move-in Sunday…
Watch: Slager Trial Rescheduled for August 30
[gtxvideo vid='12myuyQV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/12myuyQV.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Slager Trial Rescheduled for August 30'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--- It's back to court for a former police officer accused of shooting a man, as he ran from a traffic stop. A judge has delayed the case…
Funeral Arrangements Set for River Bluff High School Football Player
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - Funeral arrangements have been set for Lewis Simpkins, the River Bluff High School student who died last week after football practice. Visitation will be held at the Caughman Harman Funeral Home - Lexington Chapel on Sunday, from 3 p.m.…
