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Chapin Police Release Sketch of Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are hoping the public can help identify a suspect wanted in the armed robbery of a Chapin Rite Aid.
Seven Years Later: Family to Hold Balloon Release Saturday for Missing Coastal Carolina Graduate
Nearly seven years after Brandon Graves went missing, family members are not giving up hope that their loved one is still alive.
Trump 'Absolutely' Thinks Waterboarding Works
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump said he "absolutely" thinks waterboarding works and would consider reinstating it as an interrogation technique, depending on the advice of Defense Secretary James Mattis and CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Man Sought on Meth Distribution Charge
A warrant has been issued for Shelly Thomas Faulling by the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office, charging him with distribution of methamphetamine.
Lawmakers Ready to Tackle State Issues With New Governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- From crumbling roads to tax reforms, lawmakers say there are a laundry list of items they're ready to tackle with the new Governor. "This is an important time…
Carolina Day at the State House
[gtxvideo vid='t6Q0Qhj9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/t6Q0Qhj9.jpg' vtitle='Carolina Day at the State House'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a sea of Garnet and Black as representatives from the University of South Carolina joined lawmakers at the State House for Carolina day. Supporters from the…
School Choice Rally in SC
[gtxvideo vid='bzgc7udn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bzgc7udn.jpg' vtitle='School Choice Rally in SC'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- - Hundreds of students, teachers and parents gathered in Columbia Wednesday for National School Choice Week. The Township Auditorium was the site of the school choice rally. The event included…
McMaster Names Chief of Staff
[gtxvideo vid='XXZJkHIH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XXZJkHIH.jpg' vtitle='McMaster Names Chief of Staff'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Gov. Henry McMaster has chosen a long-time aide as his chief of staff. According to the governor's office, Trey Walker is rejoining his former boss following McMaster's ascension.
South Carolina's New Lt. Governor, Leatherman Re-Elected Senate Pro Tem.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A day of elections at the State House Wednesday. Anderson Republican Kevin Bryant was sworn in as lieutenant governor but filling the powerful seat of senate president pro…
Bryant Sworn-In as Lieutenant Governor
State senators have elected an Anderson Republican to become South Carolina's next lieutenant governor following Henry McMaster's ascension to the governor's office.
Online Petition Calls for McMaster to Renounce Membership to All-White Country Club
A petition is circulating online to try convince South Carolinian's to demand the state's new Governor renounce his longstanding membership to an all-white golf club.
Pres. Trump: Construction of Border Wall Will Begin in Months
In his first one-on-one television interview since being sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, President Donald Trump told ABC News anchor David Muir that Mexico would be paying for the proposed border wall and that negotiations between the two nations would begin "relatively soon."
Senate to Elect Lt. Gov as Leatherman Tries to Keep His Power
The state Senate will essentially elect South Carolina's next lieutenant governor following Henry McMaster's ascension to the governor's office.
VP Pence Swears-In Haley as UN Ambassador
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations by a decisive margin Tuesday as Republican-led committees paved the way for three more of his Cabinet nominees to be approved just days into the new administration.
Men Charged with Attempted Murder Following Shooting Incident
Two men have been charged with attempted murder after on of them allegedly fired at the victim's car during a pursuit on Highway 378 last week.
Adopt-A-Stream Program Adds Testing Site
[gtxvideo vid='TireddSI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TireddSI.jpg' vtitle='Sustainable Midlands: Protecting Our Waterways'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia non-profit Sustainable Midlands is expanding its reach on our urban watersheds. The group recently added the Rocky Branch Watershed to its Adopt-A-Stream testing site. The Smith Branch…
Thousands Expected for South Carolina School Choice Rally
Several thousand people are expected to rally in Columbia as part of National School Choice Week.
Retrial Date Set For Michael Slager
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New Study Links Obesity to Cancer
[gtxvideo vid='Jbcsmngf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Jbcsmngf.jpg' vtitle='New Study Links Obesity to Cancer'] CNN-- In this health minute, a new study examines the link between obesity and cancer. Kim Hutcherson has the latest on the study and the factors, experts say, can contribute to…
