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…
South Carolina Highway Patrol says all lanes are back open on I-26 west after a tractor-trailer overturned this morning.
(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…
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…
As the municipal election voting kicked off this Tuesday, the results are in!
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Temus "Tem" Miles, the Mayor Pro Tem of West Columbia, has been elected as the city's next Mayor. Miles edged out lifelong West Columbia resident Madison Duncan to win the election, taking over for retiring…
It seems many types of asthma inhalers are releasing greenhouse gasses into the planet's atmosphere.
A group of nurses in Maine took a break from saving human lives last week and rescued a dog from a frigid river.
One of the Democratic Presidential hopefuls is laying off his staff in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Even though turnout is generally lower for municipal elections as opposed to federal and state elections, some voters say they love the chance to make a difference for their communities. Some…
The Columbia Police Department continues to investigate an early morning collision that took place at the intersection of North Main Street and Elmwood Avenue.
Harvest Hope Food Bank is in immediate need of food to help feed thousands this holiday season. The daily average number of families that visit the food bank doubles during this time. The community is being asked to donate non-perishable food items.
A West Columbia man faces multiple charges in connection with a shooting at his home Friday evening.
A 26-year-old man from Busan, South Korean was identified as the victim of a fatal incident along the 1300 block of Garner's Ferry Road on Monday.
Lockdown lifted at A.C. Flora High School following search for suspect
Kershaw County Sheriff's Office officials say they've charged another suspect connected to a murder in September.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It is Election day in the Midlands, and voters are heading to the polls. If you plan on heading out today here are some things you need to know. Voters…
The polls are open across South Carolina. Voters who go to the polls today will be using South Carolina’s new voting machines.
South Carolina could get closer to being the latest state to pass a ban on almost all abortions Tuesday as a proposal faces another vote.
