Republican presidential debate and 5 things to watch for
(ABC News) -- The first Republican debate of 2016 takes place tonight in South Carolina, just 18 days…
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Winning $1.6 Billion Powerball Ticket sold in at least 3 States
ABC NEWS-- The winning Powerball numbers were drawn Wednesday night: 8, 27, 34, 4, 19 and the Powerball of 10. California lotto officials tweeted almost immediately after that a winning ticket was sold in the state. Later, California Lottery spokesperson…
Sheriff Lott to host Community Session
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's department is looking for your input. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a summit to discuss community and professional development programs, along with policing. The summit will be held on January 23, 2016 from…
GOP Candidates set for North Charleston Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Republican Candidates are set to go head to head in the latest debate Thursday night in North Charleston. The debate, hosted by Fox Business Network will take place at 9pm at the North Charleston Coliseum. Candidates that…
WATCH: Rescued deer provides support for Pelion woman
PELION, S.C. (WOLO) --There's no question that animals can offer a special kind of support in stressful or tragic situations. We've seen the impact therapy dogs have in nursing homes, hospitals and…
Lottery win For SC
Whether you win the cash prize or not, if you live in SC you're guaranteed to be a winner.
Video: Senate Committee Advances 'Right to Try' Bill
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, a Senate subcommittee advanced a bill that would help terminally ill patients get access to experimental drugs. The bill advanced unanimously in Wednesday's subcommittee. If made a law, the bill allows terminally ill patients…
5 Things to Know About South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley
(ABC News) -- South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley delivered the Republican response to President Obama’s finalState of the Union Tuesday night. “Soon, the Obama presidency will end, and America will have the chance to turn in a new direction,” she said.…
7 best lines from President Obama's final State of the Union
(ABC News) -- President Obama touched on a wide array of topics during his final State of the Unionaddress tonight, both looking back at his two terms in office and turning his attention to the future. Here are a selection…
SC Senate panel OKs bill on experimental drugs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina Senate subcommittee has given unanimous approval to a measure aimed at offering terminally ill patients an opportunity to use experimental drugs or devices that haven't received final federal approval. The Senate Medical Affairs…
Clinton gets nod from former Attorney General Eric Holder
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Former Attorney General Eric Holder is backing Hillary Clinton in the Democratic primary for president and will campaign for her in an upcoming trip to South Carolina. It's a key endorsement as Clinton tries to maintain…
Full Text: Gov. Haley's State of the Union Response
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Following is the full text of the Republican Address to the Nation by Gov. Nikki Haley (R-SC), as prepared for delivery: "Good evening. "I'm Nikki Haley, Governor of the great state of South Carolina. "I'm speaking tonight…
ABC Poll: Cruz and Christie gain in popularity as Trump, Carson and Bush stumble
(ABC News) -- Ted Cruz has reached top-rank popularity among Republicans and Chris Christie’s favorability rating is most improved in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, while Donald Trump,Ben Carson and Jeb Bush all have stumbled in the battle for…
President Obama Delivers Final State of the Union Speech
(ABC News) -- In his final State of the Union address, President Obama outlined his vision for the future of the country, touting his accomplishments during his two terms in office and asking…
Gov. Haley's response to the State of the Union
(ABC News) -- With the end of President Obama’s final State of the Union address, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley sought in her Republican Party response to turn the page on his presidency and look towards the future -– one she…
Candidates stump in SC ahead of GOP Debate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Ohio Governor John Kasich, Former Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator Marco Rubio and Senator Ted Cruz are in South Carolina Wednesday. The Republican candidates are campaigning in the Low Country. The campaign stops come a day before the Republican Debate…
Powerball mania: 1.5 billion Jackpot
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Wednesday's Powerball Jackpot rolls to $ 1.5 Billion. Lottery fever has struck the Midlands and the Nation. Odds of winning the jackpot on a single ticket are "one in 292.2 million ". Financial…
Haley Gives Republican Response
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Tuesday night's official GOP response was offered by South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley. Haley drew wide praise for her leadership after the June 17 slaying of nine parishioners of historic Emanuel AME Church in Charleston and successfully…
WATCH: Human trafficked teen sheds light on reality of crisis in S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A recent human trafficking case solved by the Richland County Sheriff's Department emphasizes the reality of the crisis in South Carolina. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says investigators brought a 16-year-old…
Obama Delivers Final State of the Union
Washington, D.C. (WOLO) -- Obama dismissed claims that the Islamic State group threatens America's existence. In Tuesday night's address, Obama says that's the story ISIS wants to tell and the message it uses in propaganda to recruit. Obama called the extremists ``killers,…
