Trump Pledges to 'Destroy' Law Blocking Political Activity by Churches
President Donald Trump today pledged to "destroy" the six-decade-old Johnson Amendment, which bars churches from engaging in political activities.
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Coroner Identifies Motorcyclist Killed in Crash
The Richland County Coroner has identified the male victim who died in a motorcycle accident this morning.
Gas Prices Down in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='Hu6N0fgX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Hu6N0fgX.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Down in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump are down in the Midlands for the first week in February. According to GasBuddy.Com, the average price for a gallon of gas fell nearly 4…
Orangeburg Police Release Surveillance in Truck Theft
[gtxvideo vid='tLxAu8kZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tLxAu8kZ.jpg' vtitle='Orangeburg Police Release Surveillance in Truck Theft'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)-- Orangeburg County Deputies have released surveillance video involving the theft of a truck. Deputies say the video shows the victim's vehicle, a grey Chevy Silverado, at the…
DeVos Dealt Confirmation Blow by Key GOP Senators
Two Republican senators announced they will vote against President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of education, casting serious doubt on whether she has the support to be confirmed.
Columbia Fire Responds to Two House Fires Thursday Morning
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Fire says it responded to two house fires early Thursday morning. Authorities say it appears both houses were abandoned. Crews responded to the first around 4:45 a.m. in the 2400 block of Santee Avenue, in…
Protests Turn Violent at U-C Berkeley
[gtxvideo vid='SberXTjD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SberXTjD.jpg' vtitle='Protests Turn Violent at U-C Berkeley'] BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - Protests over an alt-right speaker at University of California's Berkeley campus, Wednesday night, turned violent. Controversial extreme right conservative Milo Yiannopoulos, an editor for Breitbart, was scheduled to…
Civil Rights Activist to Open Restaurant in The Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands civil rights activist is opening a restaurant filled with people who have left their mark in Columbia, and the world. "So many people have contributed to American culture…
Historic Columbia Honoring Black History Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Historic Columbia is making sure you get a chance to brush up on your history this February. All throughout Black History Month the organization will be honoring the rich…
President Trump to attend Prayer Breakfast Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP) _ President Donald Trump plans to attend the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on Thursday. White House spokesman Sean Spicer announced the plans Wednesday. The annual event draws politicians, faith leaders and dignitaries in Washington and dates back…
SC State Enrollment
[gtxvideo vid='9jhm0HTf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9jhm0HTf.jpg' vtitle='SC State Enrollment'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Enrollment is on the way up at SC State University, according to the University President. President James Clark told state lawmakers the number of students increased in the Spring semester to more than…
Local Church Helps Refugees Through International Ministry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The International Ministry at First Baptist Church in Columbia is dedicated to helping people from other countries. Reverend Ryan Dupree said the ministry seeks to make the newcomers feel welcome. "They come to a strange world when…
SC DOT Updates Maintenance of Roads
[gtxvideo vid='tYx3o0E4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tYx3o0E4.jpg' vtitle='SC DOT Roads'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The director of South Carolina's transportation department says roads have deteriorated so badly, it will take a decade just to climb out of the maintenance hole created over the last…
Homicide, Arson Person of Interest Identified as Columbia Firefighter
Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said a fire that occurred at the Plantation Court Apartments Sunday was intentionally set.
Surveillance Video: Idling Truck Stolen from Orangeburg County Parking Lot
Orangeburg County investigators are asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect or suspects who they say were caught on surveillance video stealing a truck from a parking lot.
Loaded Gun Found in Sumter Student's Bookbag
An eighth-grade student was arrested in Sumter County Wednesday after police say a loaded handgun was found in the student's backpack.
Senate Confirms Rex Tillerson as Sec'y of State
The Republican-led Senate has confirmed Rex Tillerson as President Donald Trump's secretary of state.
Walker Finds Human Remains in Wooded Area
Columbia Police are investigating after human remains were found in a wooded area on Earth Road.
Legislators Elect Sumter Judge to State's Highest Court
A Circuit Court judge from Sumter is South Carolina's newest Supreme Court justice.
Unlicensed Suspect Never Completed Home Repairs, Deputies Say
A 47-year-old man is accused of scamming a victim out of thousands of dollars for home remodeling repairs and working without a license.
