COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster stood before legislators Wednesday night at the state house for his first address as elected Governor. McMaster raved about the successes the state has seen since he’s been in office. “In the last two years, we have announced over $8 billion dollars in new capital investment and more than 27,000 new jobs,” McMaster said. “Our…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hundreds of people living hotel to hotel after being forced out of their homes last Friday (Jan.18th). Allen Benedict housing complex is still closed off to residents after two bodies and gas leaks throughout the complex was found. “This the third hotel we’ve been to in three days,” Gregory Chandler, a resident at Allen Benedict said. A group…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Today people in the Midlands paused to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hundreds of people came out to MLK park to celebrate his life and legacy. “This serves as an inspiration to ordinary people like you and me to recognize that we all have something to contribute, and if we do, we can make the world better for…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the identity of a man who died after a shooting incident Saturday morning. Darren D. Calhoun,29, died at Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital from a gunshot wound to the upper body, according to Watts. The incident too place in the 100 block of Ripplemeyer Avenue in Columbia at 9:35a.m. The Richland County Coroner’s…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia police have arrested a man in connection to a deadly domestic-related shooting. Roderick Cornelius, 33, has been charged with Murder, Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime & Possession of a Firearm by Person Convicted of a Felony. Cornelius was a arrested Saturday night, hours after the shooting happened, on Bon Air Drive…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands food back is working to give relief to federal workers affected by the government shutdown. “If you’re struggling to make ends meet, this is a big deal,” Mary Louise Resch, with Harvest Hope food bank said. Since the government shutdown started, Harvest Hope has seen an increase of federal employees looking for assistance. “It breaks my heart…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Lawmakers want to legalize marijuana in the Palmetto state by reintroducing what would be the Compassionate Care Act. The bill introduced Tuesday, would legalize cannabis to help people with conditions like cancer, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, glaucoma, Chron’s Disease, sickle cell anemia, ulcerative colitis, wasting syndrome, persistent nausea, people undergoing end-of-life hospice care and more. Lawmakers have added strict…
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. Local businesses are gearing up for the more than 20,000 tourist who are expected to come. “When you dribble pass the court and you see Columbia on the…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Henry McMaster is officially the 117th Governor of South Carolina. The Columbia native took his oath of office Wednesday morning, at night he celebrated at the annual inaugural ball. “I’d like to ask you to join me in welcoming the 117th governor of South Carolina Henry McMaster and first lady Peggy McMaster.” McMaster and first lady Peggy graced…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia city council unanimously voted to kick electric scooters to the curb for one year while they review safety measures. The vote on Tuesday night meant that companies that already have tried to implement the eclectic devices will have to stop. “They have to stop their business right now,”Councilman Howard Duvall said. “We’re not going to allow any…
