Watch: Growing Teenage Addiction
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- There are multiple things you can become addicted to nowadays say experts, but only one addiction has teenagers admitting they're hooked. Click to find out more.
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Midlands Residents Go Red for Women's Health
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Midlands is seeing red. Thursday is the 10th Anniversary Midlands Go Red for Women Luncheon. More than two hundred men and women are set to attend the event aimed at raising awareness of heart disease and…
Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for water customers of Gracern Road (from Janie Drive to Stoneridge Drive), Candi Lane and the Three Rivers Apartments. Officials say water customers in the impacted areas should…
People to Link Arms Around Statehouse in Protest of Gun Violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - People who want lawmakers to pass laws to help stop gun violence plan to link arms around the South Carolina Statehouse. The Hands Around the Statehouse Rally will start with speeches at 11 a.m. Thursday and…
Bill Banning Sharia Law in SC Dead for a Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill prohibiting South Carolina courts from enforcing foreign law in the state appears dead for this session. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10-9 on Wednesday against passing the bill, whose main purpose was to prevent…
Senators Reject Giving Special Status to Anti-Abortion Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --South Carolina senators have rejected an attempt to debate legislation aimed at banning abortion. A motion Wednesday to put the so-called "personhood" measure on special debate status failed after a senator who opposes abortion argued it would…
Next after Nashville: News at 11 on ABC Columbia
We've got Nashville on the newsroom TV screens as we update your Midlands and South Carolina headlines on this Wednesday. Here's a look at what we've got lined up for you: It's always been a mystery to men. What exactly…
Watch: Loggerhead Turtles Rescued
Isle of Palms, S.C. (WOLO) --Hundreds left standing room only in the Isle of Palms as they watched several rescued loggerhead turtles released back into the deep blue sea. Click here to watch the release.
Watch: Three Thursdays Three Authors
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --The Richland Library is giving new meaning to the term T.G.I.T! The organization is getting ready to host a trio of female authors you can meet and greet for the next three Thursdays. It's all part of…
Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for water customers of the 200 block of Blue Savannah Street. Officials say water customers in the area should vigorously boil their water for at least…
Lawsuit Asks for $20M After Army Dam Fails in Massive Flood
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - About a dozen homeowners are suing Fort Jackson over damage caused when two dams on the Army base failed during last October's massive floods. Twenty-five residents of the upscale King's Grant subdivision are asking for $20…
Family Considers Suit as Citadel Rejects Hijab
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- A spokesman for the family of a newly-accepted Muslim student at the Citadel military school in South Carolina says the prospective cadet is disappointed that the school has rejected her request to wear a head covering…
WATCH: The faces of family homelessness in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - New research out of the University of South Carolina shows that homelessness does not have to be a chronic condition. In fact, if give the right tools through…
Watch: Organization Has New Name and New Initiatives to Help Homeless
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) --- New research shows that 80% of families in Richland County that receive help for homelessness won't re-enter the system Kaneesha Jones is quickly approaching her one year work anniversary, but rewind just a few years…
Billionaire Paypal Co-Founder Peter Thiel on List of Trump Backers
Peter Thiel is known for backing some of Silicon Valley's biggest success stories, from Facebook to PayPal, and now he's throwing his support behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Thiel, co-founder of…
Watch: Put Guns Down Now
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- A cold case in the shooting death of 14 year old Najeer Buggs has spurred community action. Dozens gathered at Lorick Park Monday to announce the Put down the Guns movement. It's all an effort to keep…
Watch: Tuesday Midlands Happenings
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) There's a lot of events taking place here in the Midlands and even more ways for you tel help donate to a good cause or just take advantage of a nature walk. Click here to find out what…
WATCH: Keeping Your Kids Safe
Studies show bundling up your "bundle of joy" could pose a serious danger. Good Morning has that and more on how to keep your kids safe.
Widow of Slain State Senator Receiving Posthumous Degree
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The widow of the pastor and South Carolina senator killed last summer at a historic black church in Charleston is accepting an honor on his behalf. Jennifer Pinckney is accepting a Doctorate of Ministry degree Monday…
