COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC for Ed is hosting an event tomorrow to protest after House lawmakers did not pass the Senate’s bill which would have given teachers and state employees a pay raise. The ‘Stand Up and Step Out’ event will start at 9 a.m. Wednesday over a Facebook live on SC for Ed’s Facebook page. Officials want teachers to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to authorities, 17 individuals have been arrested following a multi-year investigation into a methamphetamine distribution ring operating out of the Lexington area. The arrests come after an over two year long investigation conducted by federal, state and local law enforcement. Authorities say approximately 35 kilograms of methamphetamine, 116 firearms and various quantities of heroin and fentanyl…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Springdale Police will honor the memory of Faye Swetlik with a dedication ceremony tonight at 7 p.m. at the Felton C. Benton Park on Platt Springs road. According to authorities, a tree will be planted and a bench dedicated to honor Faye, who was killed in February this year. Police ask that those attending wear bright colors…
Courtesy: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they arrested 18-year-old Tyler Coon and 19-year-old Jason Corder in connection with a break-in at Gilbert High School last month. Authorities say that on September 4, the Gilbert High School athletic department reported a missing banner, prompting officials to look at security camera footage. According to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the Office of the Governor, the state’s coronavirus response website, accelerate.sc.gov, now provides a centralized location for viewers to look at coronavirus dashboards and economic revitalization data. Once on the website, users can scroll down to access dashboards regarding employment, education, business, economy, social impact, COVID-19 impact and CARES Act funds. “One of our fundamental…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Midlands joins the rest of the country in mourning the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She passed away Friday at 87 years old from complications of metastatic pancreatic cancer. “It obviously is an enormous legacy that she leaves behind,” said Joseph Seiner, a law professor at the University of South Carolina School of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– 31 years ago today, Hurricane Hugo landed in South Carolina, destroying parts of the state. Considered one of the worst hurricanes to hit the state in the modern era, the category four hurricane brought 135 mph winds to Charleston and 90 mph winds here in Columbia. 13 people lost their lives in Hurricane Hugo. Categories: Local News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce announced a drive-through job fair in Orangeburg County taking place Tuesday. The job fair will take place at the Orangeburg SC Works headquarters from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Participants can drive through and receive a bag filled with information about jobs currently available in the area. Additional information can be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the Presidential election approaching in November, there are several deadlines voters in South Carolina need to be aware of. These dates are according to SC Votes. October 2, 5 p.m.- Deadline to register to vote in person. October 4, 11:59 p.m.- Registration deadline for online voters. October 5- Deadline for voting by mail. October 30, 5…
