Trump's Travel Ban Being Felt in The Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Ripple effect of President Donald Trump's travel ban is being felt in the Midlands. All across the United States, Americans are protesting to fight against President Trumps…
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Trump Fires Acting Attorney General for Refusing to Defend Immigration Order
The acting U.S. Attorney General, Sally Yates, was fired Monday night hours after she refused to defend President Trump's executive order regarding immigration because she is not convinced it is "lawful," according to a letter.
The Streak is Over: (4) USC Falls to Tennessee at CLA
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Jamie Nared had a career high 27 points including two tie-breaking free throws with 5.9 seconds left to help Tennessee end No. 4 South Carolina's 29-game home win streak in…
Search for Armed Robbery Suspects Continues
Police have released photos of two suspects wanted in connection with a Monday morning bank robbery in West Columbia.
USC to Erect Statue of First African-American Professor
The University of South Carolina wants to erect a statue in honor of the school's first African-American professor.
Alleged Burglar Suffer Injuries After Jumping from Second Story Window
A 48-year-old man is charged with two counts of first-degree burglary after allegedly breaking-in to two apartments in the 7600 block of Hunt Club Road last Friday.
RCSD Sheriff Warns of Rise in Scams
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it has received new reports of scams soliciting money for various fictitious scenarios costing unsuspecting victims to lose upwards of $6,000. Richland County Sheriff…
Overnight Fire Claims One Life
One person was found dead in a two story apartment building as firefighters battled an overnight blaze.
Trump's Order Heightens Risk of Attacks in US, Homeland Security Expert Says
President Trump said his executive order restricting entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries is to keep Americans safer, but one former Homeland Security official who is an ABC News contributor said the move could instead do the opposite by inspiring violent extremist attacks in the U.S.
Princess Diana to Get Statue
Nearly twenty years after her death Princess Diana is about to be immortalized with a statue in her honor.
Owner of Demolished Huddle House: 'Today is a great day'
The owner of a demolished Huddle House location along Highway 52 in Moncks Corner believes Monday was a great day.
Trump Spars With Sens. McCain and Graham After They Criticize Travel Ban
Two leading GOP senators, John McCain and Lindsey Graham, joined other Republican officials on Sunday in criticizing President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees.
Read Along with Richland Library: One Book, One Community
[gtxvideo vid='Sgo44qHw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Sgo44qHw.jpg' vtitle='Readalong with Richland Library'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library's annual shared reading experience encourages Midlands' area residents to read the same book at the same time. In this year's novel, Grant Park, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Leonard…
Women: Protecting Yourself from A Predator
[gtxvideo vid='6ahXXRKH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6ahXXRKH.jpg' vtitle='Protecting Yourself from Predators As A Woman'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Department is offering a free women's self-defense course, to empower and provide women with the tools to escape an attacker. RCSD said this…
Lexington County Chili Cook-Off to Benefit Local Charities
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Thousands came out to the Lexington County annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday. Residents in Lexington braved the cold to put their cooking skills to the test. Event goers…
Columbia Church Dedicates Sunday Service to Addressing Gun Violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands church dedicated their Sunday service to addressing gun violence in the Palmetto State. The Reid Chapel AME Church hosted a "Stand Up Sunday" service in hopes…
Protests Build Across the Country Against Trump's Immigration Order
ABC NEWS- President Trump defended his executive order restricting the entry into the U.S. of people from seven Muslim-dominated countries, saying the move was not about religion but about keeping the country…
Trump Spars With Sens. McCain and Graham After They Criticize Travel Ban
ABC NEWS- Two leading GOP senators, John McCain and Lindsey Graham, joined other Republican officials on Sunday in criticizing President Trump's executive order on immigration and refugees. McCain of Arizona and…
Clemson Graduate Denied Entry Into U.S. After President Trump’s Ban
CLEMSON, S.C. (WOLO/WLOS)— Nazanin Zinouri, who graduated with a Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Clemson University and won the university's Janine Anthony Bowen Graduate Fellow award last year, was removed from her flight bound…
Crews Battle Apartment Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Crews are on the scene of a two-alarm apartment fire on Hardscrabble Road in Columbia. Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say when they arrived to The Reserve at Lake Carolina Apartment complex heavy fire and smoke…
