Charleston senator introduces ban of on-shore infrastructure associated with off-shore drilling
Governor McMaster was on hand this afternoon as legislation was introduced into the budget today, designed to protect the state’s coastal communities.
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Hundreds pay respects as Sen. Fritz Hollings laid to rest in Charleston
Hollings served as a Senator for South Carolina from 1966 to 2005
The longtime Senator was honored at The Citadel with speeches by Joe Biden, Gov. Henry McMaster, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn.
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Columbia police arrest man accused of shooting at friend along busy road
(Photo: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO ) — The Columbia police department has arrested 30 year old Javaris Hammonds Blanks accused of shooting a man riding with him in the car following an argument between the two. According to police Blanks turned himself into authorities Tuesday April 16th, 2019 without incident. Officials say Blanks has been charged with attempted murder. According…
Easter comes early at the Governor’s mansion
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Easter weekend came early Tuesday afternoon for some special kids at the Governors Mansion. Patients from Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital took part in the Governor’s annual Easter egg hunt. families we spoke with say today’s event was a great way to get a break from the hospital. The Easter egg hunt was first organized back in 1986…
Donate Life and DMV team up for you to give the gift of life
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —April is donate life month in South Carolina. Tuesday morning the organization and the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles came together to mark Donate Life’s tenth anniversary and the more than two million people who have signed up to save lives through eye, organ, and tissue donation. Officials with the DMV say it is a program…
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Columbia Mayor to propose more requirements for ride-sharing in city limits
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says he fully supports the recommendations the parents of slain UofSC student Samantha Josephson are now pushing for. Columbia police say Samantha was kidnapped and killed after she got into a car in Five Points she mistook for a Uber. Samantha’s parents, Seymour and Marci Josephson say they are happy with legislation…
Charlotte Police release body cam footage of deadly shooting, protests planned
CHARLOTTE, NC (WOLO, WCCB) – The CMPD has released the body-cam footage from the deadly officer involved shooting at a Burger King in northwest Charlotte last month. Police say Danquirs Franklin, 27, was shot and killed on March 25th. In the video you can hear officers repeatedly tell Franklin to drop his gun. Several protests were planned in Charlotte Monday…
