News

SC Shooting: 6-Year-Old Victim Fighting for Life

A child shot at a school playground in South Carolina this week is in critical condition and fighting for his life, relatives said.

States Require More Training Time to Become a Barber Than a Police Officer

While covering the recent protests in Charlotte, we met Derrick Jacobs, who said he had to go through more training to become a barber than a police officer does.

Officials: Remains of NC Teen Who Disappeared in 2011 Found

SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) - Officials say the body of a North Carolina teenager last seen in 2011 has been found in South Carolina. Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks said Thursday…

Funeral Services Set for City Councilwoman Leona Plaugh

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Longtime Columbia City Councilwoman Leona Plaugh will be laid to rest Sunday. Plaugh died Wednesday, at the age of 66, after a long battle with cancer says her family. Services for Plaugh will be held Sunday, October…

Watch: Three Arrested in Holly Hill Quadruple Homicide

[gtxvideo vid='gPrNNWMm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/gPrNNWMm.jpg' vtitle='Holly Hill Homicide Arrests'] Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) --- More than a year after the quadruple homicide in Holly Hill, three suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell described the scene as one…

Mayor Asked to Resign for Racist Facebook Posts About President Obama

The mayor of a tiny central Pennsylvania town is being asked to resign over racist posts on his Facebook page, including two depicting apes with captions referring to President Barack Obama and his family, and one referring to lynching.

Gary Johnson Has Another Televised 'Aleppo Moment'

Gary Johnson has once again demonstrated that foreign policy may not be his strong point.

6-Year-Old Shot at Townville Elementary Still in Critical Condition

The 6-year-old shot at Townville Elementary remains in critical condition as of Thursday morning, according to a Greenville Health System spokesperson.

ANALYSIS: Why Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders Are Key to Hillary Clinton's Chances

Here come the reinforcements. Michelle Obama and Bernie Sanders hit the campaign trail today for Hillary Clinton. Their separate events would be easy enough to miss in the blur of political news, particularly in the wake of the first presidential debate.

SC Legal Community Mourns Loss of Judge Tanya Gee

South Carolina's legal community is mourning the death of Circuit Judge Tanya Gee, who has died after a battle with cancer. She was 39 years old.

Watch: Training for Life and Death Decisions

[gtxvideo vid='1mRSBeOT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1mRSBeOT.jpg' vtitle='Force, no force'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- An instant, caught on camera that will be scrutinized, analyzed and aired for days, weeks, and months after the incident. Act too late and you might night make it home;…

2 Students, 1 Teacher Hurt in Upstate Elementary School Shooting

Deputies are at an Upstate elementary school after a report of a possible shooting.

Columbia Councilwoman Leona Plaugh Dies After Cancer Battle

Columbia City District 4 Councilwoman Leona Plaugh,66, passed away Wednesday after a 2-year battle with cancer.

Tyson Recalls Thousands of Pounds of Nuggets

What's on the menu for dinner? Check out this recall before you make up your mind.

Watch: Road to Recovery Continues a Year After Floods

[gtxvideo vid='xbSBZyQm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xbSBZyQm.jpg' vtitle='RED CROSS FOOD FOLO'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- For the first time since October's historic floods Joseph Henry's house is starting to feel like home again. "Oh it was scary. Since we are on this corner we…

Midlands Residents React to Debate

[gtxvideo vid='8kepVb6p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8kepVb6p.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Residents React to Debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The candidates are on the campaign trail, already moving on from the First Presidential Debate. But Midlands residents are weighing in. Here's what some of you had to say.