10-Point Plan introduced to bring more business to Five Points
A group of business owners, neighborhood leaders and elected officials announced a new 10-Point Plan to revitalize Five Points. It was presented at a press conference on Thursday.
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Mumps cases at College of Charleston jump to 26
The number of mumps cases continues to rise at the College of Charleston.
Officials: Repeat sex offender sentenced to 20 years in prison
Eleventh Circuit officials say a repeat sex offender has received a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
USGS reports earthquake in Cayce
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- There was a little rumble in the Midlands this morning. According to a tweet sent out by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the US Geological Survey reported a 2.o magnitude earthquake near the city of Cayce…
Deputies search for a witness of a fatal shooting on Sulton Drive
Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office officials say they need to find a witness of a fatal shooting Wednesday on Sulton Drive.
Last month was the warmest October on record globally, scientists say
Last month — if you found yourself saying — 'Man, it's been really warm lately!' You probably weren't the only one.
Recall Alert: Chicken possibly contaminated with metal
Simmons Prepared Foods, Inc., an Arkansas based company is recalling approximately 2,071,397 pounds of poultry products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Lindsey Graham calls for release of whistleblower identity
Senator Lindsey Graham is calling for the identity of the whistleblower who spurred the impeachment inquiry to be made public.
March Madness reels in more than $11 million into the Midlands
March Madness may have passed over the Midlands eight months ago, but the city is still embracing the economic impact it left behind.
State industry leaders gather in Columbia for Summit on IT
Information technology leaders gathered in Columbia on Wednesday to talk about the critical needs in South Carolina's IT sector. This is the second time IT-oLogy has hosted a summit.
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…
