News

Bill to give tax break to Panthers slows down in SC Senate

A bill offering the Carolina Panthers about $120 million in tax breaks to move its team headquarters and practice facility to South Carolina has slowed down.

Georgia man wins $1 million Powerball ticket visiting family in SC

A Georgia man who is $1 million richer purchased a Powerball ticket while visiting his family in South Carolina.

CPD searching for missing 21-year-old UofSC student

Columbia Police investigators are working to locate a missing 21-year old USC student.

Vietnam Veterans gather at State House to celebrate service

For the second straight year, hundreds of veterans came to the State House to celebrate the sacrifices made by those who served in Vietnam.

Former South Carolina Democratic Party Chair speaks out about Pence visit

A Democrat who is thinking of challenging Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in next year's Senate election says Vice President Mike Pence's upcoming visit to South Carolina does no favors for South Carolinians.

Students participate in Prom Promise to encourage wise decisions during prom season

It's that time of the year ... tuxedos and gowns mean prom season.

Carolina Cup tradition continues this weekend in Camden

The spring weather means a tradition hits the race course this weekend in Camden.

Husband turns himself in after facing charges for throwing Chihuahuas over SPCA fence, deputies say

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - The Sumter County Sheriff's Office has arrested the second suspect behind the incident where four chihuahuas were thrown over the fence at Sumter SPCA earlier this month. Eddie Lee…

Pedestrian killed in a truck collision on SC 215 at Monticello Road

Highway Patrol says a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a truck on Thursday at SC 215 near Monticello Road and Harmon Road.

Columbia asks residents to unplug for Earth Hour tomorrow

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Join millions of cities from across the world that are taking part in an effort to increase energy by observing Earth Hour. March 30th, from 8:30PM-9:30pM people are asked to turn off all non essential lights…

TitleMax damaged from 2015 flood finally torn down

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One of the last lingering symbols that remains of the 2015 flood was brought to the ground today. The TitleMax on Devine Street was ripped down by demolition crews this afternoon. The Title Loan across the…

Federal bills would let state prisons jam cellphone signals

Federal legislation proposed Thursday would give state prison officials the ability they have long sought to jam the signals of cellphones smuggled to inmates within their walls.

Deputies: Searching for 4 suspects in using stolen credit cards during multiple car thefts

The Lexington County Police Department is searching for four suspects involved in using credit cards that were stolen during several theft and motor vehicle cases. The Lexington Police Department is asking anyone with information about this investigation, contact Detective Corporal Lawler at (803) 359-2067.