The Senate has altered the longstanding practice for confirming Supreme Court justices after Democrats today blocked the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. In order to bypass Democrats’ opposition, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., first invoked the so-called nuclear option.…
A woman, who was trying to take a selfie, fell off the tallest bridge in California. The Placer County Sheriff's Office said is very lucky to be alive.
A Detroit doctor who stopped to help passengers in an overturned car died after being struck by a car herself.
A death investigation is underway after two teenage girls died from a fall on Wednesday at a Myrtle Beach hotel, according to Lt. Joey Crosby with Myrtle Beach police and Coroner Robert Edge.
New Pepsi ad pulled after it fizzles following social media outcry.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The FBI says a South Carolina man arrested as he tried to get on a plane to the Middle East to fight for the Islamic State told an undercover agent he wanted to torture an American.…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Heavy rain and thunderstorms brought strong winds, flooded roadways and even hail on Wednesday. Relentless rain flooded highways and overflowed into streets. Powerful winds knocking down trees into power lines…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster's picks for the South Carolina Ports Authority board have cleared a key confirmation hurdle after again telling legislators their nominations had nothing to do with embattled political consultant Richard Quinn. The nominations come…
[gtxvideo vid='Lr72z81j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Lr72z81j.jpg' vtitle='Storms Bring Hail to the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday afternoon brought raging winds, rain and even hail, as a massive southeastern storm moved across the Midlands. In Lexington, people reported hail from Cayce, to West Columbia…
[gtxvideo vid='PKGICidu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PKGICidu.jpg' vtitle='Sinkhole Forms in Columbia After Storm'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Storms bringing winds and rain Wednesday flooded streets in downtown Columbia. A sinkhole formed at the intersection of Assembly and Lady. Columbia Police barricaded the area as crews began…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Schools, businesses and events closed early Wednesday to give people enough time to make sure their families are safe. The South Carolina Emergency Management Divison says you should…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Severe weather prompted flash flood warnings across the Midlands. From the usual areas near downtown at Whaley street and Main, to areas that don't normally see flooding, streets were underwater Wednesday afternoon. Columbia Fire officials barricaded Saluda…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Due to the possibility of severe weather some State and Local Government offices are closing. From SC EMD: Richland County Government will close at 1pm. Saluda County Government will close at 2pm. Richland County Recreation Commission Administrative Offices…
[gtxvideo vid='a0EmttTH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a0EmttTH.jpg' vtitle='Tornado Confirmed in Union County from Monday'] UNION, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with the National Weather Service confirm an EF 1 Tornado touched down in Whitmire in Union County Monday. During the storm, a mobile home was flipped…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)-- As we prepare for severe weather, it's important to keep safety tips in mind. First, make sure to keep up to date with Chief Meteorologist John Farley. He's monitoring the storm's path. You can follow him…
ABC NEWS (AP)- Associated Press-- Alabama's governor declared a state of emergency and schools in South Carolina planned to dismiss classes early Wednesday ahead of severe thunderstorms expected to move across the Southeast, bringing a threat of tornadoes and hail…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The lady Gamecocks national championship win is making a big impact on local kids who say it's even bigger than basketball. The young athletes are driven to play a…
[gtxvideo vid='S4HZ9C2B' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S4HZ9C2B.jpg' vtitle='Irmo's Johnson Enters Masters as Green Jacket Favorite'] Golf's greatest prize is at stake this weekend when the world's best go to it's most famous arena, Augusta National Golf Club. As The Masters' field gathers for their…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A female victim is dead after a shooting off of North Main St. Tuesday night. Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say the incident took place on the 5700 block of Koon Rd. just after 6:30 Thursday…
[gtxvideo vid='2jSi1mr3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2jSi1mr3.jpg' vtitle='St. Pats Festival Foundation Donations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- St. Patrick's Day may be over, but the Five Points Foundation is feeling the luck of the Irish. Today organizers announced the money raised, for charity, from the annual…
