US Added Just 151k Jobs in Jan.; Unemployment at 4.9 Percent
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC News) -- The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in January, a slowdown from recent months but still a…
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Democratic Presidential Debate: 7 Moments That Mattered
(ABC News) -- Just five days before New Hampshire voters will have their say in their state’s first-in-the-nation primary, there was another first in the Granite State: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanderswent toe-to-toe on a debate stage, just the two…
Watch: Midlands Goes Red for Women
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Everyone is seeing Red in the Midlands. Friday, February 5th is National Wear Red Day, an effort to encourage Heart Health. The annual event is in its 12th year, sponsored by the the American Heart Association. In…
Officer Dashcam Video Bill Postponed
COLUMBIA , SC (AP)-- Senate panel postponed action Thursday on a bill intended to make it easier for the public to obtain a law enforcement officer's dashcam video. The measure sponsored by Judiciary Committee Chairman Larry Martin would require a…
Watch: Richland Two School Board Wants to Hear from Students
Richland Two school board discuss a student advisory council following incident at Spring Valley High School.
Watch: Tracy's Logging Begins Clean-up After Microburst
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- The National Weather Service has confirmed a microburst in Lexington County during Wednesday's severe storm. On Thursday, crews worked to clean up the debris scattered across Tracy’s Logging, one of the places hit by the storm. The National…
Senate Majority Leader Says He's Lost Patience on Roads Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A month into the legislative session state senators are no closer to finding a way to fix South Carolina's crumbling roads but they spent hours arguing over their inability to officially debate the issue. Senate Majority…
Marco Rubio: 'I'd Beat' Hillary Clinton in General Election
(ABC News) -- Marco Rubio said he already knows what the outcome would be in matchup with Hillary Clinton in the general election. “If I run against her, I'd beat her. And they know it too. Hillary Clinton does not want…
Governor-Candidates Battle for Relevance in Do-or-Die New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, NH (ABC News) -- After disappointing finishes in the Iowa Republican caucuses Monday, the three remaining current and former governors in the presidential race have less than a week to win over voters in New Hampshire, a state on which…
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…
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Square-Off in Debate
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- A day after taking part in a forum on CNN, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are set to face off in a debate on MSNBC. But both camps haven't come to terms on other debates…
WATCH: Viewer catches West Columbia tornado on camera
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington resident Mark Creighton describes seeing a tornado in West Columbia Wednesday night, and capturing it on his cell phone. Grace…
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…
Obama Makes Inaugural Visit to US Mosque in Defense of Religious Freedom
(ABC News) -- President Obama will visit a U.S. mosque for the first time as president today, taking a stand for the constitutional right of religious freedom while also confronting the debate over Syrian refugees that has generated controversy during…
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…
Hillary Clinton Banking on Minority Support for Super Tuesday, Memo Says
(ABC News) -- HillarAfter eking out a victory in Iowa before an anticipated loss in New Hampshire next week,Hillary Clinton’s campaign is banking on their minority support in the Super Tuesday states to help secure the nomination, according to a…
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…
