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Supply company accused of diluting spices sold to prisons

A Pennsylvania-based supply company is accused of diluting spices sold to prisons across the country.

RCSD: Man shot multiple times while walking near Trenholm Acres

Investigators with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking into a shooting incident near Trenholm Acres involving a victim who they say is being uncooperative.

SC Abortion Debate latest

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A bill banning almost all abortions in South Carolina is heading to the Senate floor for a 2020 election year fight. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee voted 9-6 to approve the "Fetal Heartbeat Protection from Abortion…

Vote 2019 : A look at Election results

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tracking your election day results, here is a look at the results from Tuesday's election. In the City of Columbia, District Two Race Columbia City Councilman Ed McDowell will head into…

Teen accused of threatening to bring gun to Pine Ridge Middle to harm student

Officials with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say a student threatened to bring a gun to Pine Ridge Middle School.

SC officer convicted in wife’s killing gets life sentence

A former SC police officer accused of fatally injuring his wife has been convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

SC farmers staying resilient despite weeks of dealing with the drought

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Several farmers have been struggling to overcome the drought that has affected 78% of the state’s farmland. US Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue recently gave farmers in Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Calhoun, Bamberg, and Orangeburg Counties…

Troopers: All lanes back open on I-26 west near Exit 108 after a tractor-trailer overturned

South Carolina Highway Patrol says all lanes are back open on I-26 west after a tractor-trailer overturned this morning.

Lawmakers make animal cruelty a federal offense

(CNN) - Animal cruelty is now a federal offense. The US Senate passed a bill Tuesday that makes animal cruelty a felony. The PACT Act, which stands for Preventing…

Changes in Columbia city council following election day

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Some incumbents lost their seats while others will be returning for another term after election day in the Midlands. Councilmen Ed McDowell will head into his second term for District…

Municipal election results

As the municipal election voting kicked off this Tuesday, the results are in!

Tem Miles voted in as West Columbia's next Mayor

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Temus "Tem" Miles, the Mayor Pro Tem of West Columbia, has been elected as the city's next Mayor. Miles edged out lifelong West Columbia resident Madison Duncan to win the election, taking over for retiring…

Study: Asthma inhalers releasing greenhouse gases

It seems many types of asthma inhalers are releasing greenhouse gasses into the planet's atmosphere.

Nurses and patients credited with saving dog's life

A group of nurses in Maine took a break from saving human lives last week and rescued a dog from a frigid river.

Julián Castro lays off staff in South Carolina, New Hampshire

One of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls is laying off his staff in South Carolina.

Several voters tout benefits of taking part in municipal elections despite lower turnouts

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Even though turnout is generally lower for municipal elections as opposed to federal and state elections, some voters say they love the chance to make a difference for their communities. Some…

Update: Two arrested after early morning collision on Elmwood Avenue

The Columbia Police Department continues to investigate an early morning collision that took place at the intersection of North Main Street and Elmwood Avenue.

Harvest Hope in need of food for the holidays, holding drive-thru drop off

Harvest Hope Food Bank is in immediate need of food to help feed thousands this holiday season. The daily average number of families that visit the food bank doubles during this time. The community is being asked to donate non-perishable food items.