Second man identified and charged in fatal Hartsville bar shooting
The name of second suspect has been released in a deadly shooting Sunday morning at Mac’s Lounge on West Camden Avenue in Hartsville.
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Lawmakers move closer to putting an end to offshore drilling along SC coast
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — This week lawmakers could get one step closer to stopping offshore oil drilling off of the South Carolina coast, once and for all. Andrew James reports. Categories: Local News, Politics, State
DHEC discusses findings as they watch for coronavirus in SC
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Wednesday representatives from the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) met with lawmakers to discuss the coronavirus. Officials say there have been no confirmed cases in South Carolina. They say several people were tested but all if their results came back negative. DHEC officials say at this time it does not appear the disease is…
Columbia Mayor responds to state’s lawsuit over city gun ordinances: “We won’t stop, Mr. Attorney General”
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia’s Mayor pulled no punches Wednesday night as the city faces a lawsuit in the State supreme Court for its gun ordinances passed last year. Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his State of the City address and didn’t back away from the city’s stance on gun laws, addressing the Attorney General directly. Watch the video above for…
Residents warm up to Columbia police during Cocoa with a Cop
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –Members of the community had the chance to get to know the Columbia Police Department a little better. People met with officers at the Richland Library for ‘Cocoa with a Cop’. CPD, hopes events like these will bring people together for an open conversation about what’s being done in the community to prevent crime. Officers also answered…
Vanessa Bryant, Wife of Kobe Bryant releases first statement since deadly crash
Image: @Vanessa Bryant Instagram Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s been three days since the world learned of the tragic death of legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant, his 13 year old daughter Gianna, and 7 others died in a deadly helicopter crash in Calabasas, California. As fans continue to flock to the Staples Center where makeshift memorials have been set up…
Success of ‘Wicked’ opens the door for Broadway in Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Following the success of the debut of the musical ‘Wicked’ at the Koger Center for the Arts, The Roberts Group, the company behind the show has announced two more show series heading to Columbia. The company announced the lion king will be a part of Broadway in Columbia’s 2021/ 2022 season. According to the company, ‘The…
Man arrested after deputies find nearly 8k worth of drugs, handgun
Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s office has arrested 42 year old Londell Sackel and charged him with Possession of a Weapon by a Convicted Felon, and Intent to Distribute various drugs including hydrocodone, marijuana, and cocaine, molly, or ecstasy. Authorities say they were able to obtain a search warrant for Sackels’ home after getting information…
President Trump introduces Middle East ‘Peace plan’
(CNN) —In the midst of the impeachment trial, president Trump unveiled his administration’s proposal to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at the white house Tuesday. The plan calls for the creation of a new state for the Palestinians ending questions about president Trump’s support for the two-state solution. President Trump says the plan would double Palestinian territory, including a capital in…
Safety improvements proposed along Two Notch Road
Image: SCDOT RichlandCo.,SC (WOLO) — Tonight officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) held a community meeting to discuss a proposed safety improvement project along Two Notch Road that would begin at Trenholm Road to ending at Valhalla Drive in Richland County. Officials backing the proposed plan say between 2010 and 2014, there were 1,608 crashes…
