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Legislative Session Starts Tuesday
[gtxvideo vid='cvquboGL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cvquboGL.jpg' vtitle='Legislative Session Starts Tuesday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 2017 Legislative session starts Tuesday at the South Carolina State House. Lawmakers return with a number of items on the proposed legislation list, including road repair funding and the…
New Bridges Open after Flood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State transportation officials say three new bridges have opened in Richland County to replace three that were damaged by the deadly floods of October 2015. Officials say the three bridges opened Monday on S.C. Highway 48,…
State Superintendent Seeks to Replace Aging Public School Buses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- With the legislative session set to begin soon,State Superintendent Molly Spearman is making sure child safety is a top priority. "Under no circumstances, will we ever operate a vehicle…
Columbia Police: Armed Robbery Investigation
[gtxvideo vid='w7Vr7Xo9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w7Vr7Xo9.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police: Dunkin Donuts Robbed'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police continue to search for suspects in an armed Robbery at Dunkin Donuts located in the 3300 block of Devine Street Saturday night. Police say the suspects pointed guns at…
Dylann Roof Sentencing: Prosecution, Defense Rest
[gtxvideo vid='uPaqUHyr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uPaqUHyr.jpg' vtitle='Dylann Roof Sentencing : Closing Statements'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prosecutors on Monday rested their case against convicted church shooter Dylann Roof. Roof, who is representing himself, called no witnesses and also rested his case. As family members…
Caught on Camera: Suspects Steal Cellphones from Decker Blvd Store, Deputies Say
Two suspects are wanted by law enforcement after deputies say they were caught on surveillance two cellphones.
Trump's Election Energizes Congressional Black Caucus
For almost eight years, the members of the Congressional Black Caucus existed in the shadow of the first black president. They praised President Barack Obama's achievements while at the same time pushing him to do more for their constituents who overwhelmingly supported his history-making campaign and administration.
Clemson/Alabama Rematch
Whether you are ready to "roll tide" or growl like a Tiger, Football fans are ready to see Alabama and Clemson go head to head during the 2017 Playoffs Monday Night.
President-Elect Trump Lashes Out at Meryl Streep After Golden Globes Speech
Meryl Streep used a keynote speech at the Golden Globes Sunday to speak out against Donald Trump, singling out his apparent mockery of a disabled reporter in 2015 and prompting the incoming president to criticize the Oscar-winning actress as "over-rated" and a "flunky."
Chrysler to put One Billion Dollars into U.S. Jobs
[gtxvideo vid='CN6ExVZj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CN6ExVZj.jpg' vtitle='Chrysler to put One Billion into U.S. Jobs'] Fiat Chrysler plans to create some two-thousand new jobs in Ohio and Michigan. The company said Sunday, that the new jobs would be added in its existing plants located…
40 Young Adults Recognized at Columbia Urban League's Cotillion
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It was a night of honoring academic excellence on Saturday night in the Midlands. The Columbia Urban League hosted it's 5th annual Project Ready Cotillion at the Brookland Banquet & Conference Center. Forty young ladies and gentlemen who…
Columbia Police Looking For Two Armed Robbery Suspects
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia police are looking for two suspects involved in an armed robbery at Dunkin Donuts located in the 3300 block of Devine Street Saturday night. Authorities said no one was…
Man in Critical Condition After Early Morning Shooting in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating an early morning shooting in West Columbia that left one man in critical condition. Deputies said the male…
ABC Columbia-Red Cross Blood Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The winter months are typically slow, in terms of blood donations. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors, they say about 37,000 fewer donations were given in November and December than…
Polar Bear Plunge Benefiting Children's Charities of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Dozens of South Carolinians braved the winter weather on Saturday for the Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Carolina. Divers paid $5- $10 to participate in the chilly event, which…
South Carolina National Guard Supports Presidential Inauguration
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina National Guard is preparing to assist with the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Approximately 30 Soldiers from the 59th Troop Command will join the more than 7,500 citizen- Soldiers and…
Columbia Police Seek Public's Help After Man Shot
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)--The Columbia Police department is asking for the public's help after a man was shot at Willow Run apartments. Police said the man was at a local hospital…
Sumter Woman Arrested After Cashing Fake Checks
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-A woman wanted on multiple charges after cashing fake payroll checks at local businesses has been arrested. Officers with the Sumter Police Department, assisted by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and…
The Best of What We Heard from Clemson Media Day
TAMPA, FL (WOLO) -- The second-ranked Clemson Tigers attended "Media Day" at Amalie Arena Saturday to preview the 2017 National Championship game against top-ranked Alabama. Here's the best of what we heard from the Tigers.
