Local group celebrates "Galentine's Day" for female friendship, efforts to end sexual harassment
With Valentines Day approaching on Thursday, one group already got to celebrating the holiday.
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911 call released from neighbor of two Allen Benedict Court residents who died
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A clear insight into the problems people faced inside Allen Benedict Court apartments from a 911 call that came in hours before two men were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. [field59_video key="856cf031fc00d56001f739d3c9790be73bd7b56c" account="WOLO" playlist="" pid="XSbotlye" thumb="//content.jwplatform.com/thumbs/YSE4xNr4-120.jpg?cachebust=1549945358500" vtitle="ABC…
What the FDA's actions mean for dietary supplements
The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Monday to step up its policing of dietary supplements, which it said has mushroomed into a $40 billion industry with more than 50,000 products.
Possible agreement reached between lawmakers would avoid another government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - Negotiators in Congress say they have reached an agreement in principle to fund the government and avoid another partial government shutdown. The emerging agreement was announced by a group of lawmakers, including Republican Sen. Richard Shelby and…
Film academy reveals which 4 Oscars will be given off air
The film academy has finally revealed the Oscar categories that will be presented during the commercial breaks of this year's broadcast in an attempt to shorten the show to three hours.
Deputies: Investigation still underway after overnight shooting in Hopkins
A man was injured in an overnight shooting, investigators say they responded to a home on South Summers Way just after 12:30 this morning.
City of Columbia investing in local businesses with new commercial retention program
The City of Columbia is investing in some of its local businesses.
Deputies: Teen arrested on charges of sexual exploitation of a toddler
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County deputies have arrested a North teen on charges of sexual exploitation of a toddler. Kyle Michael Teran, 17, has been charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and second-degree sexual exploitation of…
South Carolina sixth worst for domestic violence homicides
South Carolina continues to rank among the top ten deadliest states in the nation for women because of domestic violence according to a recent report.
President hopeful Cory Booker attends South Carolina Rise Tour at Morris College
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Drill sergeant faces charges in vehicle death of two Fort Jackson Army trainees
Nearly two years after a vehicle accident that killed two basic trainees and injured half a dozen others, the Army has moved forward with charges against the drill sergeant who was behind the wheel.
Woman in underwear shuts down airport
[gtxvideo vid='LkoshmLA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LkoshmLA.jpg' vtitle='florence airport'] Florence, S.C. (AP)--Authorities in South Carolina say a scantily clad woman shut down a regional airport for hours, resulting in flight cancellations. Maj. Mike Nunn with the Florence County Sheriff's Office says the woman was…
County approves $150K for Allen Benedict residents
Richland County says it is aiding in the effort to help the more than 400 residents displaced after two deaths and multiple gas leaks were discovered at Allen Benedict Court apartments.
Fire officials say most birds survive Low Country fire
Fire officials say most of the exotic birds survived when a blaze started at a bird breeding business on the South Carolina coast.
Valentine's Day pet adoption special
Click here to find a pet you can shower with love with this special adoption special just in time for Valentine's Day.
SCHP: Child killed while crossing Macedonia Church Road in Newberry
Highway Patrol says a 1-year-old child died after an accident on Macedonia Church Road near Wheeland School Road in Newberry Saturday.
Sen. Cory Booker campaigning in the Midlands
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Presidential hopeful Cory Booker made his first stop in the Midlands Sunday afternoon. The New Jersey Senator hosted a South Carolina Rise Rural Healthcare Forum at Fairfield Central…
Man in lawsuit says deputies didn't question him for 25 days
GREENWOOD, S.C. (AP) - A Richland County man is suing the Greenwood County Sheriff's Office saying he was held in jail 25 days for an armed robbery he did not commit. A lawyer for Kevin Lamar Lewis says in court…
4 displaced at Riverwalk Vista apartments after gas leaks
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Four people have been displaced after a gas leak was found at Riverwalk Vista apartments. The Columbia Fire department was called around 7:30p.m. to the complex. Columbia Fire spokesperson, Mike Desumma says that two units in the building…
Supporters and counter-protesters meet at Build the Wall Rally in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A group of protesters and ralliers clashed in downtown Columbia during a Build the Wall rally. The rally was held at one on Assembly street in front of the…
