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SC Prisons Open Up Program for Veterans Behind Bars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)ย - South Carolina prisons are starting a new program to help veterans behind bars prepare for life outside of prison. The Department of Corrections announced in a news release that on veterans with an honorable discharge will be…

State Officials Expect Additional $446 Million Next Year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The State Board of Economic Advisors say South Carolina budget-writers can expect to have an additional $446 million next year. The State newspaper reported the forecast Thursday includes nearly $140 million reserved for one-time expenditures, if…

Anti-Trump Protests Continue

Anti-Trump Protests continued for a second night across the country following the election of the billionaire business man, now President -Elect.

Bad Habits? Try Breakfast say Experts

[gtxvideo vid='CnY1tUuf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CnY1tUuf.jpg' vtitle='Bad Habits? Try Breakfast say Experts'] CNN--Wondering how to break those bad habits? Experts say it starts with a good breakfast. Start the day with foods that are high in protein and healthy fats say experts, and…

Veterans Day Parade in City of Columbia Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The 38th annual Veterans Day parade in the City of Columbiaโ€™s isย Friday. It's known as one of the largest Veterans Day Parades in the Southeast. The parade starts atย 11 a.m. from the intersection of Sumter and Laurel…

Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election

[gtxvideo vid='LVnaCjKL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LVnaCjKL.jpg' vtitle='Political Science Expert on Trump and the Election'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--As midlands residents and the country continue to absorb the election and the transition plans in place at Donald Trump heads to the White House, experts are…

New Auto Recalls Issued

DETROIT (AP) --Volvo is recalling about 74,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because the front passenger seat belt may not hold people in a crash. The recall covers certain S60, S90, V60, XC60 and XC90 vehicles from the 2016…

Two People Found Dead at Home in Travelers Rest

TRAVELERS REST, S.C. (AP) - Greenville County sheriff's deputies are investigating after two people were found shot to death at a home in Travelers Rest. Master Deputy Ryan Flood said deputies were called to check on a resident's welfare about…

Man Kills Suspected Carjacker

Authorities say a man shot and killed a suspect trying to rob him in Aiken County after the suspect forced the carjacking victim into his own vehicle where he was able to grab his gun.

Jewish Food Extravaganza Happening Sunday

[gtxvideo vid='u2wWSvmH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/u2wWSvmH.jpg' vtitle='Jewish Food Extravaganza Happening Sunday'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Bubbie's Brisket and Bakery comes to Beth Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, November 13. The Jewish food extravaganza features savory and sweet treats. Itย takes place from 11 a.m. to…

Midlands Residents React to Trump Win

[gtxvideo vid='xa4IH2zu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xa4IH2zu.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Residents React to Trump Win'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands residents woke up Wednesday morning with mixed reactions to President-elect Donald Trump. Our Grace Joyal hit the street to find out how people are feeling.

Deadlines Approach for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Deadlines to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) are nearing for 21 of the 24 counties that have been declared eligible for individual assistance by FEMA. Those 21 counties have deadlines next week. They are Allendale, Bamberg,…

Burn Ban In Effect

Wildfires in parts of Georgia and North Carolina force the Forestry Commission to enforce a burn ban. Find out if it's in your in the area.

Local Holiday Shopping Kick-Off with Devine Night Out

Thursday, November 10th, is the annual Devine Night Out holiday shopping event! Devine Night Out has created a night filled with socializing, merriment and shopping, in hopes to promote local shopping during the holiday season. The event runs from 5-8pm…

Labor Department: Millions of Jobs to be Filled

[gtxvideo vid='XNx5ast1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XNx5ast1.jpg' vtitle='Labor Department: Millions of Jobs to be Filled'] (AP)-- Americans are deciding who will fill the nation's top job, but the Obama administration said there are millions more jobs waiting to be filled. U.S. employers posted slightly…

Slager's Lawyer Challenges Probe of Black Motorist Death

A fired white police officer's defense lawyer hammered away Wednesday at the investigation of his fatal shooting of a fleeing black motorist, pointing out that citizens using a toy metal detector found evidence the state missed at the crime scene.

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