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Summerville tries again to brew largest iced tea

  SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ People in Summerville were a little teed off when the record they set last year for brewing the world's largest container of iced tea was broken a few months later. So, they're trying to set…

National Iced Tea Day Deals

Bojangles is offering a free cup of its Legendary Iced Tea with any purchase at participating restaurants. They are also continuing the iced tea love fest for summer. Starting Saturday, June 11, through September 5, Bojangles is offering tea for just $1…

Power Outage Strands Riders At Carowinds

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A power outage has stranded visitors on at least three rides at a North Carolina amusement park. Multiple media outlets report that power went out briefly Thursday evening at Carowinds theme park on the border of…

Watch: Can Marriage Extend Life?

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- It's often said happy wife, happy life, but there may be more to the saying than you think. A new study suggests being married can reduce your risk of certain health affects and even extend your lifespan…

Watch: Vote 2016

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- The race to the White house continues to move forward. Click here to find out the latest as the Democratic and GOP rivals make their case for the oval office.  

Fireflies to Host “Purple Game, Purple Game”

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Fireflies fans, get ready to party like it's 1999. Spirit Communications Park will be all about "Purple Rain" for Thursday night's "Purple Game." The game against the West Virginia Power will celebrate the life of the…

CPD Officer Released from Hospital

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department is celebrating a homecoming. Officer Pete Conklin is out of the hospital and back home with his family. The five year veteran of the Columbia Police Department had been recovering in the…

SC Top Democrat Calls Trump A "Racist"

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's top Democrat says elected Republicans should rescind their endorsements of Donald Trump, calling the presumptive GOP nominee a racist, in part due to his race-based attacks on a Hispanic judge. Party Chairman Jaime Harrison…

FBI: Missing Girl from Myrtle Beach Killed: Reward Offered

MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say the case of a New York teen who disappeared during a 2009 spring break trip to Myrtle Beach is officially considered a homicide. The FBI announced Wednesday it's offering a $25,000…

Watch: Columbia Mayor kicks off Drills and Skills

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is kicking off Summer Camp. Wednesday, the Mayor was at Charles Drew Wellness center to announce the sign up has begun for the Drills and Skills event in the city. The Summer Sports…

Watch: Update SC Air National Guard F-16’s Collide

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two McEntire Air National Guard pilots are safe Wednesday night and an investigation underway into how the two F-16s collided mid air. Officials at McEntire Air National Guard Base say this is the first accident they've experienced…

Boil Water Advisory Issued

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A boil water advisory has been issued for customers of Devy Court and those in the 100 block of Bradstone Road in the Glenridge at Harbison Subdivision following a six inch water main break at Devy Court.…

Inaugural Father's Day Cookout To Be Held at Hyatt Park

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - We've all heard the saying, "The way to man's heart is through his stomach." Whether it's true or not, Father's Day is fast approaching and most dads out there would appreciate a good meal. Columbia City…

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Fred Sheheen

CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Members of the community will gather on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Fred Sheheen. Sheheen's family will be receiving visitors at their home Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday there will be a…

Aging Road: I-95 Bridge Lane Closed Near Saint George

ST. GEORGE, S.C. (AP) - A lane on busy Interstate 95 in Dorchester County is being temporarily closed for an emergency bridge repair. The bridge is near Saint George about 20 miles south of where I-95 crosses Interstate 26. The…

Gov. Haley Signs Tax Cut For Military Retirees Into Law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a tax cut for military retirees into law. Haley signed the bill Tuesday. The Legislature gave final approval to the compromise minutes before the session ended Thursday. Supporters hope…

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