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Clinton and Sanders Open up About Spirituality

(ABC News) -- It wasn’t an official debate, but it was close. Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton took the stage separately Wednesday night in a "presidential town hall" forum on CNN. Moderator Anderson Cooper and New Hampshire…

Donald Trump's Private Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Nashville

(ABC News) -- Donald Trump's private jet made an emergency landing in Nashville Wednesday afternoon after the pilot reported engine problems, officials said. The Boeing 757 landed in Nashville at 4:40 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. Just making a quick…

Watch: Confirmed Tornado Touches Down

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The National Weather Service in Columbia has confirmed a Tornado touched down in the Midlands Wednesday afternoon. According to the Weather Service, a Brief EF0 Tornado touched down near the intersection of Charleston Highway and Dixiana Road. ABC…

Storm Damage Assessment Underway in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Storm damage assessment underway in the Midlands after a series of severe storms rolled through Wednesday afternoon. Tornado warnings were posted for Midlands counties including, Lexington, Richland and Sumter. There were reports of a funnel cloud near…

Rand Paul Suspends 2016 Presidential Campaign

(ABC News) -- Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said today he is suspending his 2016 campaign for president. "It's been an incredible honor to run a principled campaign for the White House," Paul said in a statement. "Today, I will end…

Muschamp Ready To Sign First Recruiting Class

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Will Muschamp gets his first chance to prove he was the right choice for the Gamecocks as Steve Spurrier's successor.  Muschamp will discuss his first USC football recruiting class at a national signing day press conference…

Senators Hit the Brakes on SC Roads Bill

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- After trying to speed a roads bill to the Senate floor, state senators are now hitting the brakes on a plan to get more money to South Carolina's highways. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman told the…

Combined Raises for SC Leaders

  COLUMBIA, SC (AP)-- The leaders of 37 public agencies and colleges in South Carolina are getting combined raises of $215,000. The state's Agency Head Salary Commission voted Tuesday to boost the directors' pay by either 2 percent or 5…

WATCH: Punxy Phil vs. Gen. Beau Lee

Columbia, SC - (WOLO) Tuesday morning in Pennsylvania Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. That means an early Spring is on the way. Don't break out those shorts just yet though, Phil doesn't have the best track record. Since…

Watch: Benedict College Hosts Families of Emanuel Nine Victims

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday morning, dozens of students attended a Black History Month event at Benedict College. The event, "No Greater Faith. The Legacy of the Mother Emanuel AME Church," honored the nine victims, the survivors and their…

Hillary Clinton Campaign Declares Victory in Iowa Caucuses

(ABC News) -- After a tight contest, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign declared victory in the Iowa Democratic caucuses and the state party indicated the former secretary of state is poised to be awarded more delegates than rival Bernie Sanders. "Hillary…

SC Superdelegate Sticks with O'Malley, Keeping Options Open

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina superdelegate says he's might look outside the Democratic party now that his candidate, Martin O'Malley, has dropped out of the presidential race. Boyd Brown told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he can't…

WATCH: Rubio Gets Endorsement from SC Senator Tim Scott

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has thrown his support behind Republican presidential Marco Rubio. Tuesday morning, Senator Scott endorsed the Florida senator for the Republican nomination for president. A statement from Senator Scott says in part,…

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