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Record Cold for parts of US Valentine's Weekend

ABC NEWS-- A major arctic outbreak could bring subzero temperatures to 65 million Americans this Valentine's Day weekend. Twenty states in the Midwest and Northeast are bracing for record cold and dangerous, possibly life-threatening wind chills. A deep trough, or dip…

Richland County Sheriff's Dept. Launches New Phone App

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department launched a new mobile app for midlands residents this week. The app was launched in an effort to stay up to date with modern technology and provide a medium for…

Dutch Fork Graduate, Track Standout Killed in Accident

Holly Springs, MS (Jackson Clarion-Ledger)--A Dutch Fork High School graduate and multi-sport athlete at the University of Mississippi has died. Ty Laporte died in a car accident near Holly Springs, MS early Friday morning, according to Ole Miss officials. She…

Police: Fire Captain Charged with Assault

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia fire captain is facing a charge  of inappropriately touching a male co-worker. Investigators say the incident took place on October 6th when Rish was working at a home on Blume Crt. Rish is charged with second…

Kasich Campaigns in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In our Vote 2016 coverage, one candidate is hoping nice guys don't finish last. Ohio governor and republican presidential candidate John Kasich spoke to the South Carolina chamber of commerce Friday afternoon. During his campaign Kasich says he…

Frank Underwood Opens "Campaign Office" in Greenville

Greenville, S.C. (WOLO)A fictional presidential candidate is making his presence felt in the state as well. President and South Carolina native Frank Underwood, played by Kevin Spacey in the Netflix series 'House of Cards' opened a campaign office on Main…

Rescue Dog Alerts owner to Fire

ABC NEWS-- Drew Smith nearly passed on adopting Carl, the little rescue dog who ended up saving his life. Smith saw Carl at the county of San Bernadino’s animal shelter in Bonita, California, but the dog had some dental issues…

Jeb Bush, GOP Candidates Make Stops in SC

(Associated Press)-- Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is making a few more campaign stops in South Carolina before this weekend's Republican presidential debate. Bush kicks things off on Friday with a meet-and-greet at Mama Penn's Restaurant in Anderson. From there,…

Absentee Voting Opportunity in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Residents who can't make it out to the polls on primary day have another chance to have their vote count. The Richland County Voter Registration and Elections Office will be open on Saturday, February 13, from…

Governor Nikki Haley Pushes for Voting Process Change

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- The governor could appoint South Carolina's top educator under legislation approved by the House. The measure sent to the Senate on Thursday would ask voters whether the state superintendent should continue to be elected or chosen by…

Watch: Pawmetto Pick

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Meet Clyde, this furry friend is looking for a forever home. Check out how to adopt Clyde and other animals in this interview with Pawmetto Lifeline's Elizabeth Childers.

Candidates Clash Over Support of President Barack Obama

  MILWAUKEE (AP)-- Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have clashed at their second one-on-one debate over their support of President Barack Obama. Clinton charged that Sanders has been harshly critical of Obama, a charge Sanders called ``a low blow.'' Sanders responded…

Police: Child Found Wandering in Gervais St.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--  Columbia police say a five-year-old girl was found wandering in Gervais St. without a coat, socks, or shoes during Wednesday's cold weather. Investigators say she was in the company of John Toole of Kennesaw, Georgia who told…

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