Clean Water Day
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Clean Water Day is Tuesday at the State House. Organizers will be on hand to talk about the clean water act and the importance of clean water in our State. Representatives from DHEC…
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WATCH: Midlands Gives in Full Swing at Spirit Communications Park
On Tuesday, a spot usually all about glowing will be all about giving. Spirit Communications Park will serve as Midlands Gives Headquarters this year. Good Morning had a crew at the ballpark, and has the very latest on the fundraising event.
WATCH: After flood, "giving" takes on new meaning this "Midlands Gives"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - In its third year, "Midlands Gives" has become a welcomed event every spring, but after our state faced historic flooding last fall, the idea of giving has taken…
Watch: Unsolved Murder Leaves Lingering Questions 11 Years Later
Lexington County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Questions linger eleven years later for the family of Diana Willmeth whose murder remains unsolved. More than a decade hasn't dulled Gerda Wilmeth's desire to know what happened to her youngest daugther, Diana. She says,…
Midlands Gives Underway
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Midnight kicks off the 3rd annual Midlands Gives, a 24 hour online donating challenge. The day of giving includes 375 non-profit organizations that serve the local community and help hundreds of families in need, like…
Watch: Dole Listeria Latest
Ohio (WOLO) -- The Food and Drug Administration are looking into allegations that the produce giant Dole Foods may have known about listeria contaminated food for a year before removing it from store shelves. 4 People reportedly died and more…
NEW: Two suspects charged in Gaston murder
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced Monday the arrests of a man and a woman in connection to a shooting in Gaston. According to a release, Fareed Rasheed Makeen and Teresa Farris Epley are charged…
Watch : Remembering Loved Ones
Columbia,S.C., --(WOLO) South Carolina highway patrol officers came together for their annual memorial service honoring some of the more than 9 hundred people killed in traffic fatalities last year alone. Click here to find out how loved ones left behind…
WATCH: Midlands Gives Starts at Midnight
We're less than 24 hours away from one of the largest annual fundraising efforts in the state. Midlands Gives starts at midnight. Good Morning Columbia has a complete rundown on how to donate.
More Reports of HIV-Positive Cases in the Lowcountry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Officials with Lowcountry AIDS Services say they administered 39 HIV-positive tests last year, which was nearly twice as many as the group administered in 2014. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that the state health…
Largest Number of Baltimore Orioles Spend Winter in SC
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- For the second year in row, a national survey shows that South Carolina had the largest number of orioles spend their winter there. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports the second annual Baltimore Oriole Winter…
City of Columbia Kicks-Off National Small Business Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The capital city is looking to give small businesses a boost. The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities, in conjunction with Columbia Chamber of Commerce and Richland County, will kickoff National Small Business Week with…
Pet Adoption Special set for May
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to adopt a cat? The City of Columbia has a special holiday deal for you coming in May. The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will be holding a Cinco De Meow pet adoption special for $35 during…
Watch: Former Prince Drummer Returns to the Midlands
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Prince Drummer, John Blackwell, Jr. returned to the midlands this week to attend the Prince tribute in Five Points. Blackwell is a Columbia native who attended WJ Keenan High School and participated in the…
Watch: Confederate Flag Controversy Hits Capitol Hill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- South Carolinians stand by the decision to remove the Confederate flag from state house grounds. According to the latest Winthrop poll 57% of whites and 87% of African Americans remain in favor of the flag's removal.…
Watch: Deadly Accident
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Highway Patrol continues investigating an accident turned deadly on Sunset Boulevard. Click here to find out the latest details concerning the deadly crash.
Big Changes Coming to SC Bank That Loans Out Money For Roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Big changes are coming to the agency which helps get loans for massive road projects in South Carolina. The South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank was created 19 years ago to help the state leverage money for…
Beatty Clears First Step to Becoming Next SC Chief Justice
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Supreme Court's senior associate justice has cleared the first hurdle to taking over the court's top job. The Judicial Merit Selection Commission said Thursday that Don Beatty of Spartanburg had been deemed…
Solicitor asking to reschedule Michael Slager's murder trial
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Ninth Circuit Solicitor Scarlett Wilson is asking a judge to reschedule the trial of former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager. Slager's trial is currently scheduled to begin on October 31. Wilson said she is asking…
Watch : Pilgrim's Pride Recall
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Before you get ready to cook dinner tonight there is a recall that may very well be sitting in your refrigerator right now. Pilgrim's Pride is recalling 4.5 million of their chicken nuggets after company officials say…
