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Update: I-95 south at mile marker 112 back open after overturned trailer

South Carolina Highway Patrol says I-95 south is now back open after a tractor-trailer overturned this morning.

Police: Couple accused of having drugs and guns in their home arrested

Columbia Police say they've arrested a couple after finding drugs, guns and cash during a search warrant at their home.

Senator Lindsey Graham touts "Red Flag" bill during GOP dinner

Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about his "Red Flag" bill Wednesday night in Newberry. The U.S. Senator made his return to the Palmetto state as the featured speaker at…

Sumter community holds prayer vigil for 5 year old missing for more than a week

A plea and a prayer for closure in the case of missing five-year-old Nevaeh Adams.

Shandon United Methodist Church hosting annual garage sale this weekend

You have a chance to get in on some great deals — all for a great cause.

Cocky ranked in the top 10 for greatest college football mascots

Some of us already knew this but now its official, Cocky is one of the greatest college football mascots of all time.

Several community members seek action on hate crime, gun control bills

Several concerned community members made their voices heard with the goal of getting lawmakers to pass bills focused on hate crimes and gun control.

State Education Subcommittee meets to discuss bill that would overhaul S.C. education system

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Wednesday, state senators met to discuss potential changes to a bill that would overhaul the state's education system. A subcommittee met to specifically talk about an amendment to…

Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Senator Bernie Sanders plan to make a return trip to the Palmetto state this weekend. The Massachusetts Senator is expected to discuss various topic among his Presidential platform including the…

Head of Catholic Church in SC calls sexual abuse allegations "provably false"

CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) - The leader of the Catholic Church in South Carolina has responded to a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing a minor. The lawsuit filed in State Court…

Director of US Citizenship, Immigration rewords poem on Statue of Liberty plaque

(CNN)--- The Acting Director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Ken Cuccinelli re-worked the poem written at the base of the Statue of Liberty...which stands as a symbol for showing the…

Victim identified after being hit by a train near Calhoun and Williams Street

Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a train in August near Calhoun and Williams Street.

Early morning tractor-trailer fire on I-26 west near exit 95

South Carolina Highway Patrol says a tractor-trailer caught fire this morning on I-26 west bound near exit 95.

President Trump doubles down on plan to limit immigration

(CNN) President Donald Trump is following through with his plan of limiting immigration into the country. The Trump administration's new plan heavily favors skilled workers over legal immigrants who require food…

Midlands schools ramp up security and safety ahead of new school year

Multiple school threats made in the Midlands has some districts making changes in hopes of keeping students safe.

Coca-Cola will sell Dasani in aluminum cans and bottles

Coke plans to start offering its Dasani water in aluminum cans and bottles next year to make it more environmentally friendly.

Black Boeing worker drops racial harassment lawsuit

A black worker at a Boeing plant in South Carolina has dropped a federal lawsuit claiming co-workers hung a noose at his desk and repeatedly urinated on the desk and used racial slurs in his presence.