COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The last time lawmakers met in Columbia, Democrats and many Republicans united to bring down the Confederate flag that flew outside the Statehouse for 50 years. The Legislature returns Tuesday, and lawmakers hope that unity continues.…
(ABC News) -- President Obama says his final State of the Union address will spotlight the achievements…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce unveiled their 2016 competitiveness agenda on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s very important that we help develop a work force that’s ready for the next century," said SC Chamber President Ted…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — After a year when a church massacre and catastrophic flooding put her in the spotlight, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley will get further national exposure when she gives the Republican response to the State of the…
(ABC News) -- As President Obama unveiled his executive actions on gun control Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush was having his own firefight. Bush was participating in a primary series hosted by the Greater Derry Chamber of Commerce in New…
(ABC News) -- As President Obama pushes for stronger gun control measures in the United States, FBI data shows…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, President Barack Obama met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch to discuss ways to reduce gun violence in the United States. Last week, the President said one of his new year's resolutions is to…
Charleston, S.C. (WOLO)-- A state judge has ruled that a former North Charleston police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man can be released on bond. Monday afternoon bond was set at $500,000 for Michael Slager. Slager is accused…
(ABC News) -- President Obama plans to announce executive actions he will take on gun control on Tuesday, a source told ABC News. Obama had announced during his weekly address Friday that he planned to discuss gun control options with…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Schiano’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant is back in business, after October's floods brought water levels up to the middle of the entrance. "All in all, what we found when we got in here was probably…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--Due to continued inflows into Lake Murray overnight, SCE&G officials say they will be reopening a spill gate at the Saluda Hydro facility on the Lake Murray dam. SCE&G says it has has notified emergency officials and will…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Deshaun Watson turned in another stellar two-way performance, running for one touchdown, passing for another and accounting for 332 yards to lead top-ranked Clemson to a 37-17 victory over Oklahoma in the Orange Bowl…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On New Year's Eve, state and local law enforcement officials will increase patrols on South Carolina Roadways. "The sad reality is people in South Carolina are still making the poor decision to get behind the…
[gtxvideo vid="zoe69qdP" playlist="" pid="XSbotlye" thumb="http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zoe69qdP-120.jpg" vtitle="bush in lexington"] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush says Wednesday's reallocation of campaign money is not a desperate move for his campaign. The Bush campaign confirmed Wednesday that it would be…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, more wet weather dumped several inches of rain on the midlands and created flooding in Newberry County. "We don’t know exactly how much rain we got but we got a lot of it…
(ABC News) -- GOP frontrunner Donald Trump said he'll be spending at least $2 million a week starting Jan. 4 as the primary season kicks into high gear, after resisting buying advertising in his self-financed campaign. "I'll be spending a…
RALEIGH, N.C. (WOLO) -- The North Carolina State Parks system is offering guided hikes on New Year's Day, to kick-off its year-long celebration of its centennial. State parks Director Mike Murphy says the hikes will usher in a year of anniversary…
(ABC News) -- Many may dub this week “the most wonderful time of the year,” but those taking to U.S. skies and roads may have a different opinion. Travelers through U.S. airports can expect a small increase in passengers this holiday…
(ABC News) -- Federal immigration authorities are planning a nationwide sweep of undocumented immigrants and families who are still in the United States even after being ordered by a judge to return home, according to U.S. officials. The move -- expected…
