Air Safe: Columbia airport hosts safety event to prepare for instance of disaster
More than 400 volunteers helped out in Air Safe which takes several months to prepare for. The exercise simulated a van colliding with an aircraft on the runway.
Author: Alex Tejada
What does the governor’s education proposal include and how does it affect school districts?
McMaster says all districts will see an increase in funds through the proposal.
Late Columbia woman’s brother asking for answers in 50-year-old cold case
Beatrice Anderson Riley was abducted from her Harlem Street home in March of 1972. Her body was found a couple weeks later on Atlas Road.
USC students react to new men’s basketball coaching hire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Thursday, the University of South Carolina announced Lamont Paris as the basketball program’s 33rd head coach in program history. The former Chattanooga head coach replaces Frank Martin, who led the Gamecocks to a first Final Four appearance. “I thought we had a solid year. There were a few games I think we should have won. I…
BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES: Local organization announces ambassador program to help combat recent rise in violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported a rise in shootings last year in the county. This year’s amount of gun violence has the mayor and other leaders in the community concerned as well. A local organization is partnering with other resources to try to tackle the issue. It hosted a press conference with other community partners Thursday…
Family of man killed in officer-involved shooting questioning response of deputies
The family’s attorney is calling for an independent investigation of the incident.
SC Air National Guard relocates fighter jets to Columbia airport
The airport’s director says it will not disrupt normal business at the airport. Colonel Quari says environmental and Air Force studies have been conducted so the relocation will produce as little noise footprint as possible.
Fairfield County School District experiments with new housing model for teachers
The project hopes to do more than just reduce teacher’s commute.
McMaster files for re-election as African-American senator officially joins governor race
Henry McMaster has lived in the governor’s mansion for more than five years and is hoping to stay for four more. However, today a Democratic challenger submitted her name for the race.
CONNECTING SOUTH CAROLINA: West Columbia call center announces hundreds of new jobs coming to the Midlands
The 350 jobs are inbound sales representative and management positions. The average yearly salary for an employee who meets their performance targets is $55,000.
