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Project Lifesaver helps bring loved ones back home

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- More than 16 agencies in South Carolina are helping bring loved ones home. They are a part of Project LifeSaver which is an international program that has helped more…

USC Law School dedicates new courtyard to former law school alumnus, philanthropist

The Governor and Lieutenant Governor were on hand at University of South Carolina Law School Tuesday afternoon for the dedication of a new courtyard.

Kershaw County deputies searching for missing 16 year old girl

Kershaw County deputies are searching for a missing 16-year old female from Kershaw.

Aiken County business owner arrested, accused of evading over $100k in sales tax

An Aiken County business owner was arrested by South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents after evading his ales taxes.

Harvest Hope announces first female board chair

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday Harvest Hope announced it has elected its first female board chair. The food bank announced that Bank of America Assistant Vice President Erinn Rowe will take over the position. Harvest Hope began its mission back in…

Deputies searching for missing man

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. Deputies are searching for a missing man. Investigators say Alex Williams, 43, was last seen at his care facility on Hardscrabble Rd. on the night of February 23rd. He is 5'5" and weighs approximately 175…

Dabo Swinney addresses state lawmakers

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- State lawmakers had a special visitor Tuesday afternoon. Clemson Head Football Coach Dabo Swinney addressed a joint session of the house and senate. The legislature recognized Clemson's second national championship…

Residents report strange odor in NE Richland Co.

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Some folks in Northeast Richland County awoke to a strange odor Tuesday morning. The Columbia Fire Department says they received several calls. A spokesperson for the department says with the wind blowing the way it was…

Teen charged with attempted murder in stabbing incident, victim in critical condition

Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott says a 15 year old detained following a stabbing incident Monday at AC Flora High School is charged with attempted murder.

Boeing nominates Nikki Haley for election to board of directors

Boeing Company has nominated former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to its board of directors recently.

Third burglary suspect connected to a police chase in Newberry is arrested

Newberry County deputies say the third burglary suspect involved in a police chase last week has been arrested.

Community meeting on Education Reform Bill

The Education Reform Bill is quickly making its way through House Education committee.

Housing crisis continue in Columbia, displaced residents struggling to find new homes

[gtxvideo vid='YjA2fSbf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YjA2fSbf.jpg' vtitle='CHA Troubles'] COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Amid mounting concerns of neglect, the Columbia housing authority responds to those questions. As still more than half of the people forced from their homes after a deadly gas leak still don't have a…

Sumter deputies searching for man missing since January

The Sumter County deputies are seeking information on the whereabouts of a man who has been missing since January 23.

Clemson's head coach, Dabo Swinney to address SC lawmakers on Tuesday

Clemson head coach, Dabo Swinney will address lawmakers at the State House on Tuesday.

Richland County approves to reviving "Richland Renaissance" project

The Richland Renaissance Project is back on, albeit in a scaled back form.

Controversy surrounds 5th grade field trip to a cotton field

[gtxvideo vid='LrNgY97j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LrNgY97j.jpg' vtitle='Field Trip Controversy'] ROCK HILL, SC (WOLO, WSOC) - There's controversy surrounding an annual 5th grade field trip to a cotton field because some say it's insensitive to the history of slavery. For the past 15 years,…