FCC Makes a Call to Combat Cell Phones
South Carolina is working with FCC as they continue trying to keep contraband cell phones out of the hands of inmates.
Author: ABC Columbia Staff
Former Republican party chair to lead solar energy group
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The former Chairman of the State Republican Party is promoting solar energy. This week, the Palmetto Conservative Solar Coalition announced that Matt Moore will serve as the group’s new leader. As Chairman of the group, Moore says he hopes to encourage conservatives across the state to engage in discussions about energy. Categories: Local News, News, Politics…
One suspect wanted for two convenience store robberies
CAMDEN, SC (WOLO) – Investigators say one man robbed two convenience stores Wednesday (1/25) night. Police in Camden say the suspect hit two Circle-K gas stations; one was on East Dekalb Street and another on Broad Street. Investigators say he did not get any money in the first go at it. In both cases, police say he did not have…
Greer Officer Involved Shooting Investigated
Greer, SC (WOLO) — Police in the upstate are investigating an officer-involved shooting. The Greer Police Department says the incident erupted last night when an officer was investigating a suspicious vehicle. Investigators say the driver hit the officer with his car, the suspect was then shot but authorities say his wounds are not life threatening. They say the driver of…
USC Super Bowl Class
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Super Bowl is a little over a week away and one class at USC is gearing up, but not for the game, for the commercials. ABC Columbia stopped by professor Bonnie Drewniany’s advertising class this morning. Each year her class watches and grades the commercials during the game on a very specific set of criteria. They…
Pinson Sentenced Reduced
Former SC State Board of Trustees Chair gets less Prison time than expected.
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Starbucks baristas to get sick leave benefits
(WOLO) – For the first time ever, Starbucks baristas will get sick leave. The move is among a series of new benefits the coffee giant announced Wednesday (1/24). Under the sick leave plan, eligible employees will receive about one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. In addition, baristas will receive 500 dollars in stock grants. There are…
Hundreds show up for School Choice rally at Statehouse
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Hundreds of students, parents, and teachers turned out in support of school choice at the Statehouse Wednesday (1/24) afternoon. The event was part of National School Choice Week. Wednesday’s program included performances along with testimonials from parents and school leaders. Opponents of school choice such as the National Education Association say, among other things, school choice…
Lawmakers Push Personhood Bill
Lawmakers gather Wednesday to urge colleagues to support the so called “Personhood Bill”
