Watch: Increased Holiday Patrols
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- If you are getting ready to hit the road for the 4th of July weekend, you're not alone. South Carolina State Troopers say they'll be out in full force too. Click here to find out how many…
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City Offices to Close in Observance of Independence Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - As the holiday weekend approaches and you prepare family celebrations with picnics and barbecues, please be reminded that government offices will be closed. City of Columbia offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance…
Watch: Tuesday Midlands Happenings
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Who says there's nothing to do around town? Here is a look at some of your Midlands Happenings around town that you can enjoy. Click here to find out locations and times for different events taking place…
Watch : Penny Tax Battle Heads to Court
Richland County,S.C. (WOLO) --- The battle over funds for the Richland county Penny Tax and how it will be used is now in the hands of the court to decide. Last month the Department of Revenue held 17 millions dollars…
Police: Men Found With Runaway Girl, Two Other Teens
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two men are behind bars after deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department allegedly found the pair with three underage girls. Authorities say the mother of one of the teenage girls said her daughter ran away from…
Public Input Wanted on Flood Recovery Projects
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County officials will hold a series of meetings to ask residents what flood recovery projects should take priority when it comes to millions of dollars in federal grant money. In late February, the U.S. Department of…
Authorities Investigate Inmate's Death At SC Prison
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are investigating violence at a maximum-security South Carolina prison that left one inmate dead and another hospitalized. Local media outlets report Tuesday that the South Carolina Department of Corrections is investigating the death of 35-year-old…
Vote 2016, SC Primary Runoff Results
RICHLAND COUNTY County Council District 10 (D) w/ 15 of 15 Precincts Reporting Dalhi Myers - 68.53% Bernice Scott -31.47% LEXINGTON COUNTY Solicitor,Circuit 11 (R) w/ 96 of 96 Precincts Reporting Rick Hubbard - 59.72% Candice Lively - 40.28% Clerk…
Vote 2016 Election Runoff : Polls Closed
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Voters headed to the Polls Tuesday for Elections in runoffs across the state. Polls closed at 7pm. Voter Turnout was light. Voters were casting ballots in 13 General Assembly districts. In the Midlands, voters were deciding seats…
Watch: Midlands sends aid to flood stricken West Virginia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is giving back. Many residents know the impact of flooding, our area was devastated last fall. Now the Midlands is gathering aid to send to flood stricken West Virginia. Local churches and the Red Cross,…
Watch: Dozens Killed in Terrorist Attack in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey (WOLO)--An attack carried out at one of the busiest airports in the world. At this hour, the number of people killed stands at 28 , dozens of victims suffered injuries. The state-run media in Turkey confirms, three suicide…
Charleston Shooting: Prosecutor says State should try Dylann Roof first
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A prosecutor is asking that the state trial of the man accused of fatally shooting nine black parishioners in a Charleston church be held before his federal trial. In a request filed in state court Tuesday,…
Shark attack injures man off Sullivan's Island
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Officials say a man was "nipped" by a small shark Monday while knee-deep in the water on Sullivan's Island. The Sullivan's Island fire and police departments said in a news release that the 35-year-old was…
Watch: New Rental Ordinance in City of Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new rental ordinance in the City of Columbia is set to start Friday. It will require landlords who have rental property in the City to get a rental permit for each of their units. The new…
DHEC to offer New App for Restaurant Health Scores
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Health Officials in South Carolina are launching a new web application which provides restaurant food ratings and scores from The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control. The S.C. Food Grades program allows you to find restaurants…
Dawn Staley Reacts to Summit Death
Columbia, S.C (WOLO) --- The death of 64 year old Legendary Basketball Coach Pat Summitt has taken the sports world by storm. The news of Summitt's death even touching some right here in the Midlands, including South Carolina Women's Head…
Vote 2016: Voters head to polls for Runoffs
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's Runoff Election Day in South Carolina. Polls are open from 7am-7pm. Voter turnout is expected to be low, just two weeks ago on Election Day officials said only about 14 percent of registered voters cast their…
Feds want to know how Dylann Roof's defense team will argue against death penalty
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Federal prosecutors want Dylann Roof's defense team to disclose a list of mitigating factors they will use in the sentencing phase of the trial to stave off the death penalty for the 22-year-old Eastover man accused…
Honoring Legendary Women's Basketball Coach Pat Summitt
KNOXVILLE, T.N. (WOLO) -- Former University of Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt has died at 64. Summitt was the winningest coach in Division I college basketball history. She led the Lady Vols to eight national championships. Her son,…
Runoffs In 13 South Carolina Legislative Races Being Decided
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina voters are returning to the polls to settle runoffs for party nominations in 13 General Assembly districts. There are six state Senate primaries being decided Tuesday, including three involving incumbents, as well as seven…
