VIDEO: Donald Trump Sees No Need to Tone Down His Campaign
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump today said that despite some of the recent violence at his rallies, he has no plans to change the script.
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Watch: End Racism Day
Columbia,SC (WOLO) --We may have a ways to go, but we are seeing progress in race relations and today is a day to highlight those accomplishments and build on them. It's end racism day and the South Carolina Human Affairs…
Accused Emanuel AME Shooter and Friend to Appear in Federal Court Next Month
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dylann Roof, the 21-year-old man accused of killing nine people in a Charleston church, and his friend who investigators say knew of the planned attack will appear in federal court next month. District Judge Richard M.…
Where Candidates Stand Before Presidential Primaries
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP)-- Today voters head to the polls in five states for their presidential primaries. And Republicans Marco Rubio and John Kasich are fighting for their political futures. They're desperate for wins in their home states of Florida and…
VIDEO: "Fill the Boot" Kicks Off
[gtxvideo vid='4nrH4gDm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4nrH4gDm.jpg' vtitle='bootdrive'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — You can help the Columbia Fire Department give Muscular Dystrophy the boot. Monday morning, the department kicked off the annual “Fill the Boot” campaign. Beginning Monday you’ll see firefighters at intersections…
SC Senator Tim Scott to take part in Civil Rights Pilgrimage
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some South Carolina Senators and Representatives will take part in a Civil Rights Pilgrimage to South Carolina. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), along with U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn (D-SC) and U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA), will host…
Nearly Deaf Dog Overwhelmed by Sight of Her Soldier Owner
(ABC News) -- A 13-year-old golden retriever was so excited to be reunited with her soldier owner after three months that the dog seemed to cry. Army Pvt. Hannah Foraker, 21, had never been away from home before, until she…
Watch: SC Aquarium Turtles, Mermaids and More
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to go under the sea at the South Carolina Aquarium. Our Crysty Vaughan met with Aquarium Experts to talk Turtles, Tortoises, snakes and Mermaids. The SC Aquarium will host Weeki Wachee Week Starting March 28th.…
President Obama Talks Race, Fatherhood With Ballerina Misty Copeland
President Barack Obama, with his daughters, Sasha, left, and Malia, speaks before he pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey Abe, Nov. 25, 2015, during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. Susan…
Watch: Ballet and Business fundraiser
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- Two ballet companies come together to help the Capital city after October's historic flood. Famed dancers Misty Copeland and Brooklyn Mac Talk to ABC Columbia News about a event that is keeping them on their toes to…
Amtrak Train Derails in Southwest Kansas
CIMARRON, Kan. (AP) _ An Amtrak train derailed in southwest Kansas, sending 20 people to the hospital. An Amtrak statement says the train was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago early Monday when it derailed just after midnight about 20…
Court Hearing to be Held Monday to Determine if Smoaks Toddlers Can Return Home
SMOAKS, S.C. (AP) _ The family of three children who went missing Wednesday from their home near Smoaks say a court hearing is set for Monday morning to determine if the toddlers can return home. The children spent the weekend…
National Pi Day Deals
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's National Pi Day and you're in for some yummy deals to take advantage of. All day today, Bojangles is offering up three of their famous sweet potato pies for $3.14. This special is available while supplies…
"In God We Trust" Draws Debate Over its Public Display
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ At the same time stickers with the motto "In God We Trust'' are first being put on police cars in South Carolina, a state legislator is fighting to require the motto in every school in the…
"Peter Pan" to Take Flight in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - "Peter Pan" will take flight at the Koger Center for the Arts soon. The Columbia City Ballet is bringing the J.M. Barrie classic to the stage next weekend. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016 3 p.m. Saturday, March…
My Carolina to host Tournament Selection Watch Party
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time for the big selection Sunday. Officials at the University of South Carolina say My Carolina will host an NCAA Tournament Selection Show watch party for fans and Gamecock men’s basketball. Students, alumni and fans are…
Did you Spring Forward?
ABC NEWS--Daylight saving time began at 2:00 a.m. That means if you have not listened to the experts, if you did not spring forward last night, now is the time. Move your clock one hour ahead. Fire officials say this…
Irmo Little League Season opens with ceremonies
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hundreds of Little League players hit the diamond Saturday. This weekend the Irmo Little League officially kicked off Baseball season with Opening Ceremonies. According to organizers, for more than 75 years, Little League has provided communities around…
City to Host Public Meeting on Bull Street Traffic
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is getting ready to roll out results of a traffic plan concerning the Bull Street area. Officials will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council…
CPD: Decision to Cancel Trump Event Made "Independently" by Campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — A spokesman for the Chicago Police Department says the agency never recommended that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cancel his campaign rally in the city. CPD spokesman Anthony Guglielmi tells The Associated Press that the department never…
