COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The House of Representatives is taking an additional week off this week. House leaders say the furlough saves South Carolina taxpayers about $77,000. Upon returning in late February, the House is expected to continue to address…
(ABC News) -- At a town hall today in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Donald Trump floated the idea -- without explicitly threatening to do so -- that he may run as an independent candidate. Trump attacked the Republican National Committee,…
(ABC News) -- Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz said on “This Week” that he plans tofilibuster any Supreme Court nominee made by President Obama to replace the late JusticeAntonin Scalia. Cruz described the Supreme Court vacancy left by Scalia…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Palmetto State's Republican primary is just days away and GOP presidential candidates and their supporters are out looking to earn your vote. Here is a look at campaign events in your area. Former Governor Jeb Bush events: Monday,…
(ABC News) -- A prominent U.S. senator from South Carolina said this morning he needs to "re-evaluate" whether he would support Donald Trump as the GOP presidential nominee after comments the real estate mogul made about George W. Bush's actions…
(ABC News) -- The Republican debate debate kicked off in Greenville, South Carolina. In the debate hosted by CBS and the Wall Street Journal the GOP hopefuls opened the night honoring the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Here are…
(ABC News) -- Current and retired Supreme Court Justices are reflecting on the life and legacy JusticeAntonin Scalia in the wake of his death Saturday, including Justice Anthony Kennedy, who described Scalia's "wisdom, scholarship, and technical brilliance," and Justice Ruth…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A family of six lost their home off Bush River Road, when it caught fire due to an electrical malfunction, Columbia Fire Department said. Officials said this happened in the 1600 block of Luster Lane. Damage…
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) - President George W. Bush, along with former First Lady Laura Bush, will be in South Carolina this week campaigning for Jeb Bush. At a rally Monday in North Charleston, the three will appear with Senator…
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. (WOLO) - More than 200 people took the plunge for Special Olympics South Carolina Saturday afternoon at Lake Murray. The S.C. Department of Public Safety held the fourth annual "Polar Plunge." Organizers…
ABC NEWS-- YOUR MOTHER MOST LIKELY TOLD YOU TO EAT YOUR FRUITS AND VEGGIES... BUT NEW RESEARCH IS SHOWING THERE MAY BE A REASON THAT PEOPLE DON'T ALWAYS TAKE THIS ADVICE... ABC'S DOCTOR TIMOTHY JOHNSON HAS MORE...
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In honor of Valentine's Day the City of Columbia is offering up a sweet deal for pet adoptions. According to city officials, the Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will be holding a Fur-Ever Yours pet adoption special…
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a Camden man has been charged, after shooting and killing a 17-year-old, who was running away from the man's property after stealing…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a family friendly event Monday. The Black History Extravaganza will be held at Greenview Park and will feature vendors, live entertainment and exhibits. According to City officials, this…
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ABC NEWS-- A major arctic outbreak could bring subzero temperatures to 65 million Americans this Valentine's Day weekend. Twenty states in the Midwest and Northeast are bracing for record cold and dangerous, possibly life-threatening wind chills. A deep trough, or dip…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The Richland County Sheriff's Department launched a new mobile app for midlands residents this week. The app was launched in an effort to stay up to date with modern technology and provide a medium for…
Holly Springs, MS (Jackson Clarion-Ledger)--A Dutch Fork High School graduate and multi-sport athlete at the University of Mississippi has died. Ty Laporte died in a car accident near Holly Springs, MS early Friday morning, according to Ole Miss officials. She…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Columbia fire captain is facing a charge of inappropriately touching a male co-worker. Investigators say the incident took place on October 6th when Rish was working at a home on Blume Crt. Rish is charged with second…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- In our Vote 2016 coverage, one candidate is hoping nice guys don't finish last. Ohio governor and republican presidential candidate John Kasich spoke to the South Carolina chamber of commerce Friday afternoon. During his campaign Kasich says he…
