Senators Vote Against Special Order to Prioritize Road Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The 2017 road bill's path to the Senate floor will continue to wait as senators voted 23 to 18 against a special order that would…
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McMaster: Nuclear Project To Push Forward, Despite Westinghouse Bankruptcy
[gtxvideo vid='rKbl3pbh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rKbl3pbh.jpg' vtitle='westinghouse'] NEW YORK, N.Y. - U.S. nuclear power giant, Westinghouse Electric, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, court records show. The company, owned by Japan's Toshiba, has been struggling in recent years. Toshiba says acquiring Westinghouse has led to…
Shots Fired Near US Capitol, Suspect in Custody
Shots were fired this morning near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
Students Develop Hangover Help
Two students at Yale University put their heads together to develop a product they think could keep you from suffering from a horrific hangover.
Joey Meek Appealing Prison Sentence
A week after being sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for his dealings with Emanuel AME Church gunman Dylann Roof, Joey Meek is appealing his sentence.
Teen Charged in Snapchat Stabbing Death in Court
A hearing is scheduled for later this morning in the case of Matthew Fischer. He was charged in the 2015 murder of a Mount Pleasant teen.
Nearly $500M Bond Bill for State Repairs Sent to House Floor
A bill borrowing $498 million for a backlog of repairs at South Carolina's public colleges and other state-owned facilities is heading to the House floor.
Veteran SC Senator Free on Bond on Misconduct Allegations
Long-time South Carolina Sen. John Courson is free on bond on charges he pocketed more than $130,000 in campaign donations over six years.
3 Storm Chasers Die in Texas Crash
Three storm chasers died in a car crash in Texas, according to authorities.
Cottontown Reawakening with New Businesses
[gtxvideo vid='Cv2TPXiz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Cv2TPXiz.jpg' vtitle='indah coffee'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A block of empty warehouses and garages off North Main in Cottontown is getting a second chance at life. Indah Coffee Company and Circa Barber are opening shop in the 2200 block…
Wednesday Morning Menu
ABC Columbia has you covered with a look at some of the events happening around town in your Morning Menu.
Facebook is Adding Snapchat-Like Features
(AP) - Facebook is adding Snapchat-like features to its app. The company says it wants to let people's cameras "do the talking," as more people are posting photos and videos instead of blocks of text. With the update coming to users…
Through a Mother's Eyes: PJ Dozier's Mom Shares Her Experience
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The road to the final four hasn't an easy one for the players, but behind every athlete is someone who pushes them. For Sophomore PJ Dozier that someone is the…
Governor McMaster Names Board of Economic Advisors Chairman
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has named a former business and banking executive to lead South Carolina's economic advisory board. Edward Grimball of Edisto Island is the next chairman of the Board of Economic Advisors, which reviews and…
Gamecock Athletics, AAA Travel Agent Offer Tips for Final Four Traveling
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- As the Gamecock men and women advance to the Final Four, many fans are hoping to invest in a trip to Dallas or Phoenix but they will…
Harvest Hope Food Bank Needs Donations, say Officials
[gtxvideo vid='dH7L8A08' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dH7L8A08.jpg' vtitle='Officials: Harvest Hope Food Bank Needs Donations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A local food bank is in need of donations. According to officials with Harvest Hope Food Bank, they're facing a shortage this time of year, they tell ABC…
Court Date Set for Long-Time Senator Accused of Misconduct
Veteran South Carolina Sen. John Courson is scheduled to appear in court on accusations he used campaign donations for personal expenses.
Business Group Backs Erasing More Minor Crimes from Records
The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce supports allowing ex-cons to erase more minor offenses from their criminal records to make it easier for them to get a job.
Judge Considering Plan on Fix for 18,000 Flint Water Lines
A judge is holding a hearing on a plan to replace water lines at 18,000 homes in Flint, Michigan, where lead poisoned the water system.
Couple Arrested After Trying to Sell Infant on Craigslist
A Tennessee couple was arrested last week after they attempted to sell their 5-month-old infant online.
