Holbrook Ready to Lead the Columbia Police Department
William "Skip" Holbrook is the new Chief of Police for the Columbia Police Department.
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Expert on child nutrition speaks on healthy eating
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Baylor University professor of pediatrics and expert on child nutrition is scheduled to speak at the University of South Carolina on improving kids' health and wellbeing.
Bill allowing limited use of cannabis oil advances
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that seeks to allow children with severe epilepsy to legally use oil derived from marijuana has advanced to the Senate floor, but it's so restrictive, supporters say it won't help those for whom it's written.
City of Columbia: William Holbrook Named New Police Chief
The City of Columbia has announced the new Columbia Police Chief as William Holbrook.
Fort Jackson general: More budget cuts hit jobs
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army is warning that additional federal budget cuts could cost about 3,100 jobs at Fort Jackson.
Effort to allow cameras in SC nursing homes stalls
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators have shelved a bill giving families the ability to electronically monitor their loved ones in South Carolina's nursing homes.
Grocery Store Tours
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A local grocery store is giving you the chance to learn more about affordable, healthy eating, and it won't cost you anything.
I 26 near Harbison: Traffic blocked
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --Traffic is blocked in both directions on I 26 near Harbison. Highway patrol officials, along with SC DOT officials are responding to the scene. We are working to gather more information.
DUI Reform in SC Closer to Reality, Say Lawmakers
The proposed Emma's Law, name for Emma Longstreet, a then-six-year-oldwho was killed by a drunk driver two years ago, cleared a major hurdle today as a house criminal law subcommittee gave the green light to proceed to the next level in the legislative process.
Anti-abortion bill advanced to SC Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring doctors who perform abortions in South Carolina to have admitting privileges at a local hospital is heading to the Senate.
Attorney wants Harrell ethics hearings public
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A media attorney wants the public to be allowed to attend hearings on ethics allegations against South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Zais endorses Childs in superintendent's race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina education superintendent Mick Zais has endorsed his former deputy superintendent in the race to replace him.
SC's Congaree Park walk under repair until summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Repairs to the boardwalk at Congaree National Park damaged during February's winter storm begin in April and will continue into the summer.
Columbia center holding free health fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia residents are getting a free opportunity to get some important information about their health.
SC student apparently left on bus 6 hours
PELION, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County officials are investigating after it appears an elementary school student was left on a school bus for six hours.
MADD attends Emma's Law Hearing
At the State House Thursday, officials with MADD attending a subcommittee hearing in the Blatt building, urging for initial approve to the law.
Emma's Law Gaining Support
Columbia City Council Enacts a resolution to support Emma's Law as it gets one step closer to making it to the Governor's desk.
SC nutrition group offering grocery store tours
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina organization is offering a free chance to learn more about healthy, affordable eating in local grocery stores.
SC House approves banning abortion beyond 19 weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill banning abortion in South Carolina beyond 19 weeks of pregnancy.
Panel dismisses ethics charges against Eckstrom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ethics allegations accusing South Carolina's top accountant of improperly using campaign money to accompany his girlfriend to the 2012 Republican National Convention have been dropped.
