COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) -- The Fireflies opened Spirit Communications Park in style on Thursday night, downing the Greenville Drive, 4-1. It was Columbia’s fourth straight victory. The first game in ballpark history saw 9,077 fans walk through the gates to…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday night, the Columbia Fireflies held their inaugural home opener at Spirit Communications Park on Bull Street. “I just like the facility it’s a beautiful park and i’d just like to see good baseball,”…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The state house battle over the "Bathroom Bill" continued on Thursday. A Senate subcommittee continued hearing testimony on the controversial legislation which would require individuals to use the bathroom corresponding with their biological sex. Senator Lee…
Aiken, S.C. (WOLO) -- President of the Aiken County NAACP, Phillip Howell is calling a 2014 video showing a white North Augusta Officer, Justin Craven shooting and killing a black driver , 68 year old Earnest Satterwhite is a "Despicable…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Operation Palmetto Employment is looking to get some of our country's bravest back in the job market. On Thursday, the statewide military employment initiative is inviting CEOs, business owners, recruiters and hiring managers to their 2016 OPE Midlands Summit,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Public officials in South Carolina would have to report who pays them under legislation approved by the Senate. The Senate voted 40-1 on Wednesday to require elected and appointed officials to annually disclose their sources of income.…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - One Lexington school is celebrating ten years of bringing smiles to hundreds of children around the world. When Pleasant Hill Elementary school started in 2006, P.E. teacher Thomas…
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Senator Joel Lourie and Representatives Beth Bernstein and James Smith say it was an online news report with allegations of nepotism and pay offs happening at the Recreation Commission that prompted this investigation. All three…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, dozens packed a Senate subcommittee hearing on a bill that would require individuals to go to the restroom that matches the gender on their birth certificate. Critics say the bill unfairly targets those…
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Cosby hopes the move could block the decade-old testimony from being used in his criminal sexual assault case or the legal battles he's fighting with women across the country who accuse him of sexual assault or defamation.…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- It can be a taxing time of the year as you rush to get that paper work into Uncle Sam on time. A new study shows that some of you are willing to do just about anything…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- South Carolina Lawmakers are switching their loafers and heels for some a little more comfortable, sneakers. No, it's not casual Friday...The shoe switch up is a part of a goal to stomp out a debilitating disease. Click…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Superintendent Molly Spearman says the state's move to a 10-point grading scale next school year allows South Carolina students to fairly compete for college entry and scholarships. The State Board of Education approved the change unanimously Tuesday…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday, several non-profit organizations gathered at the state house to express their opposition to legislation restricting the services they are able to provide. "She’s helped me and my family tremendously," said dog owner Steve Hall.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, troops at Fort Jackson received front line training in handling a mass casualty crisis. "It started off with an explosion, a vehicle explosion on the other side of the post and then we had…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- The United Way of the Midlands is giving you the chance to give a little bit of your time to help dozens of people in need. Saturday was the kick off to National Volunteer Week. This year,…
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP)-- Those who work or intend to visit Fort Jackson are being warned a mass casualty exercise may snarl traffic near its entrance. Army spokesman Pat Jones says people can expect longer than usual wait times…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man is in custody following a domestic-related shooting Monday night. 52-year-old Roosevelt McLaughlin is charged with murder, two counts of attempted murder and possession of weapon during the commission…
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) _A dashcam video shows a white South Carolina police officer stick his gun into the window of a black driver's car before pulling the weapon out and killing the man. State police released the video of North…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - If you've got tickets to the Columbia Fireflies home opener Thursday night, you're not alone. Team President John Katz said they're sold-out of tickets, and expect to…
