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Watch: Local Easter Events

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- Pull out the Easter baskets and  decorated eggs because there are plenty of events happened throughout the Midlands sure to keep you hopping all weekend leading up to Easter Sunday. Click here to see some of those…

Watch: Brussels Terror Attack Latest

Brussels, Belgium, (WOLO)--- There are several new developments in the search for the attackers police say are responsible for the Brussels Terror Attack. Click here to find out the very latest details.  

Two Americans Killed in Brussels Terror Attacks

BRUSSELS (AP) --  A U.S. official says at least two American citizens have been confirmed killed in this week's attacks in Brussels. The announcement comes as Secretary of State John Kerry is visiting the city to express his condolences to…

Gerber Recalls 2 Types of Baby Food Pouches

  FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP)--The New Jersey-based Gerber Products Co. says it's recalling two types of organic baby food because of a packaging defect that could make them susceptible to spoilage while being transported and handled. The Florham Park company says…

Kerry Arrives in Brussels to Pay Respects

  BRUSSELS (AP) _ U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Brussels for counter-terrorism talks with EU and Belgian officials and to pay his respects to the victims of this week's attacks. Kerry landed at the still-closed Brussels…

Domestic Violence Law Declared Unfair to Gay Couples

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- A law that perhaps unintentionally failed to protect domestic violence victims in same-sex relationships appears to be unconstitutional, and now South Carolina's high court is trying to decide what to do. The court was asked to weigh…

Six People in Custody After Brussels Raid

BRUSSELS (AP) _ Authorities in Brussels are holding six people following raids last night in the Belgian capital. Meanwhile, the manhunt continues for one of the Brussels airport attackers who was recorded on a surveillance video. Authorities are refusing to…

Watch: Combating DUI's in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that drivers under the influence claim more than 10,000 lives each year. In recent years South Carolina has consistently ranked as one of the worst states…

Watch: Pollen Season Arrives in the Midlands Early

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Columbia is the 13th most challenging places to live with spring allergies and doctors say pollen season came early this year. The blooming flowers and blossoming…

Spartanburg County Teacher Charged with Sex with Student

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) _ A Spartanburg County teacher has been charged with having sex with a student more than a year ago. Multiple media outlets reported that 25-year-old Alexandra Davis McClure of Lyman has been charged with three counts of…

WATCH: How to Boost Your Kids Self Image

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- If you think your child loves the way they look, you may want to think again. A new study suggests children as young as 5 are having a problem giving themselves some needed self love. Click here…

Watch: SC Ultimate Women's Business Conference

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) --- Calling all female entrepreneurs! You have the chance to get all of the information you need to help your business thrive. The host of the one day event stopped by ABC Columbia to talk about the first…

Paris Terror Attack Suspect to Appear in Court Thursday

BRUSSELS (AP) -- The lawyer for the chief Paris attacks suspect says his client is not fighting extradition to France, which is seeking his extradition from Belgium to face potential terrorism charges. Salah Abdeslam's lawyer, Sven Mary, told reporters in…

Governor Pushes House to Accept $400M Road-Funding Plan

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- Gov. Nikki Haley is pressuring House GOP leaders to agree to designate $400 million annually from state tax collections for roadwork, even while she supports their argument that South Carolina's crumbling roads need a better long-term solution.…

SC Senate Passes Bill Requiring Refugees to Register

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)-- The South Carolina Senate has passed a bill setting up a registry for refugees that could be the first of its kind in the country if it becomes law. The bill, which passed Wednesday and now heads…

WATCH: Mental Health Advocacy at State House

[gtxvideo vid='xOhbvNOM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xOhbvNOM.jpg' vtitle='NAMI SC'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Advocates say far too often you only hear about mental illness when an act of violence is committed. Wednesday at the South Carolina State House the point was made that only…

Watch: Scam Sweeps Newberry County

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Newberry Sheriff's Office is working to stop the most recent wave of scams in the area. The office says they've seen a continual rise in scam attempts, but in the past two weeks they're seen…

Watch: Gov. Haley Urges House to Pass Roads Bill With Reform

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Governor Nikki Haley is urging the House to agree with the Senate's Roads Bill that includes a plan to reform the Department of Transportation. In a press conference Wednesday, the Governor commended the House on…

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