FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - Duke Energy Progress is asking officials in South Carolina to allow the utility to raise electric rates by nearly 15 percent for its 168,000 customers in the state. The utility said in a press release it…
A medical implant that slowly dissolves into the body could be the answer to long-standing safety concerns with devices used to treat clogged arteries. But not so fast, say experts. Abbott Laboratories' newly-approved Absorb stent comes with one important caveat:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)(CNN)-- Many of us may now be using our smart phones to make purchases and the convenience may outweigh our preventive measures. Experts say it's important to take a few steps to ensure your personal information, stays personal.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Sixteen months and 30,000 e-mails later, the FBI will recommend that presumptive democratic nominee Hillary Clinton not be indicted on any criminal charges connected with her use of private e-mail servers during her time as secretary…
Pilots tried to extinguish a fire on board the EgyptAir flight that crashed into the Mediterranean Sea in May, Egyptian investigators said Tuesday after analyzing a recovered cockpit voice recorder. The recordings were consistent with data previously recovered from the…
The highest ranking officer charged for his alleged role in the Freddie Gray case is set to be tried before a Baltimore Circuit Court judge this Thursday. Here's what we know so far: Who is Freddie Gray? On April 12,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Residents of Longcreek Drive (from Broad River Road to Riverwind Drive), KFC and The Hollow Apartments in Richland County are being asked to boil their water following an eight-inch water line break. The break could possibly result…
(WCIV) - The Charleston County Coroner's Office has confirmed a 34-year-old man hospitalized at Trident Hospital following a shootout with police has died. William Tracy Patterson died last night. An autopsy is scheduled…
The search for the missing teen swimmer who was last seen…
(CNN) - An ice cream truck driver was shot in what police believe was an attempted robbery.
Almost four years after seeking bankruptcy protection under a barrage of labor issues and rapidly changing appetites, the maker of Twinkies and Ding Dongs will take the stage once again as a publicly traded company. Hostess Brands, which first emerged…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- ABC Columbia takes a closer look at some things that could impact your health. New research concerning everything from Cancer, to pasta. Click here to find out what you need to know to stay in the health…
Columbia, S.C., (WOLO) --- The famously hot city was burning up with different events throughout the Midlands for the 4th of July Celebration. And, we're not done yet. Click here to find out more about events happening in the Capital…
Saudi Arabia (WOLO) --- A wave of suicide bombings create chaos after they're imploded in three different cities in one day killing at least 4 people, and injuring another 5. The incidents took place in Medina, and were reportedly targeting…
WASHINGTON (AP) - Eight years after Hillary Clinton helped unite Democrats behind Barack Obama's presidential campaign, he's returning the favor. Obama and Clinton will make their first joint appearance of the 2016 campaign Tuesday in North Carolina, a state Democrats…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A Columbia zoo is closing its tadpole wading pond because children and adults were ignoring the rules and letting kids swim in the water. The State newspaper reports the swimmers caused the bacteria levels in the…
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) - Clemson University says a big jump in the number of sex offenses reported on campus happened after the school started an education and awareness campaign. Data obtained by the Anderson Independent-Mail shows 17 reports of forcible…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's prisons agency is taking a high-tech approach to inmate health care. This week, the Department of Corrections and the Medical University of South Carolina are announcing a telemedicine partnership. Using videoconferencing, doctors can examine…
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The search for a missing swimmer on the Wateree River comes to a tragic end. Monday afternoon authorities say they found the body of the 51 year old Oscar Joe Brunson...who they have been looking for, the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A suspect is in custody after investigators say he assaulted a Richland County deputy. Authorities say Sunday night Lawrence Blanding confronted the deputy about a ticket he issued to Blanding's girlfriend on Cherry Stone Dr. in Northeast…
