SC School Board Association speaks about some legislative priorities in education and funding reform
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Gov. McMaster to give SC State of the State speech Jan. 23
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will outline his plans for 2019 in a speech before lawmakers next week.
Local chicken plant donates 900 headphones to Midlands elementary school
Students at Cayce Elementary School received a large donation of 900 headphones from House of Raeford chicken plant in West Columbia.
February SNAP benefits will be distributed early
[gtxvideo vid='6eQYFTjk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6eQYFTjk.jpg' vtitle='SNAP BENEFITS'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Those receiving snap benefits will receive February assistance early because of the government shutdown. Tuesday the Department of Social Services announced those participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP will…
Pedestrian identified in fatal crash
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Governor McMaster outlines executive budget
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Tuesday morning Gov. Henry McMaster unveiled his executive budget for 2019 One major item that will make taxpayers happy is the $200 million in rebates that he says will…
CFD says a mobile home burned to the ground on Lawhorn Rd.
Columbia Fire Department says a mobile home at 1024 Lawhorn Rd. was burned to the ground early today around 1 a.m.
Richland fire officials find the cause of the Chatsworth Rd. fire
Richland Co. Fire Marshal officials say they found the cause of a house fire on Chatsworth Rd. that happened on Monday.
Parents wonder if kids are learning amid Los Angeles strike
Tens of thousands of teachers walked off the job for the first time in three decades in Los Angeles, California.
North Lake Drive and Sunset Blvd. back open after collision
Lexington Police say traffic lanes in the intersection of North Lake Drive/SC-6 and Sunset Blvd./US-378 are back open.
Gibson Rd. and Roberts St. early morning accident cleared from roadway
Lexington Police say the intersection of Gibson Rd. and Roberts St. is causing traffic congestion this morning.
President Donald Trump's inaugural fund spent lavishly at his DC hotel, new docs show
President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee spent more than $1.5 million at the Trump International Hotel in Washington ahead of his 2017 swearing-in, according to internal documents reviewed by ABC News. It is part of an array of expenditures there and…
West Columbia has new uses for old Christmas trees
Today is the last day to take that old Christmas tree and put it to new use with the help of the City of West Columbia and The South Carolina Department of Natural resources.
Annual King Day march and rally at South Carolina State House
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- The South Carolina Chapter of the NAACP will be honoring the birthday of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther…
Search for bank fraud suspect ongoing
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is hoping you can help them locate a woman suspected of trying to use a card stolen from a car last week.
March Madness could mean a slam dunk for Columbia businesses
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia is about to get a huge assist with the economy thanks to a lay-up from the NCAA. March Madness is heading to the Palmetto state in just two months.…
Richland Library offering empathy lab to experience virtual reality of a refugee
The Richland County Library is offering the "My Life Experience Empathy Lab" that uses virtual reality to offer the change for patrons to try on someone else's life.
President Trump honors Clemson for National Championship Monday night
President Donald Trump paid tribute to college football champion Clemson for winning the national championship at a White House ceremony Monday evening.
Lexington County man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 death of veteran and retired attorney
A Lexington County man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 67-year-old Robert "R.J." Kobylak in the February 2017 murder.
Teacher shortage impacting South Carolina Public Schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Teachers are leaving the classroom and not returning to the profession at rapid rates and South Carolina is having a hard time filling in the gaps. The Center for…
