Mark Sanford contemplating 2020 run to bring awareness to growing national debt
Sanford talked with potential voters at a West Columbia restaurant Wednesday
Mark Sanford is considering dipping his toes into the 2020 presidential race.
Author: Tim Scott
78 new propane school buses coming to SC as part of Volkswagen settlement
The new buses will be ready to transport students within the next five months
Some kids across the state will be rolling up to school in brand new, energy-efficient buses.
Students with disabilities crafting career paths by learning new skills
The summer program resulted from a partnership between USC, Vocational Rehabilitation department
More than fifty students are learning how to overcome their disabilities to become productive members of the workforce.
Sheriff: Persistence led to capture of escaped Sumter County inmate
Deputies spent seven hours searching for Stephen Stinnette in the woods
After a suspected murderer escaped from the Sumter County Detention Center Thursday night, Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis said changes are on the way for how his team keeps inmates in custody.
Swimming advisory issued for parts of Congaree, Saluda Rivers
Higher levels of bacteria spotted in water after heavy rain earlier this week
If you’re going for a swim in some rivers in the Midlands this week, you could be at a greater risk of getting sick.
Some Chapin parents have concerns with school district’s lottery system
The district says the lottery is in place to keep class sizes at two elementary schools down
Several Chapin parents are speaking out against a lottery put in place by Lexington-Richland School District Five to determine which students could attend certain elementary schools.
Lawmakers considering changing up USC Board of Trustees membership
One bill would shorten the board's membership from 20 down to 11
In the wake of last week’s presidential vote at the University of South Carolina, several lawmakers are bringing forward bills that can change the make-up of the board.
New UofSC president says he’s eager to work with students, faculty
Caslen says great leadership is contingent on how well he works with "Team Carolina"
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –In his introductory press conference, Bob Caslen said he is eager to move past the controversy surrounding his appointment and help the students and faculty succeed in any way he can. After he learned that the Board of Trustees wanted to move on with the search to find their next president, Bob Caslen considered other jobs. In…
USC’s next chapter begins after debate among Board of Trustees
Some pointed to General Caslen's leadership and experiences as to why he should be elected
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Some members of the University of Board of Trustees say the thought of losing General Robert Caslen to another school would hurt USC’s national prominence. “The damage has been done, and one of my concerns is this man, this great man, will be gone, if we do not offer him immediately,” said Richard A. Jones of the…
USC donor Darla Moore urges trustees to restart president search without controversy
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The namesake of USC’s School of Business, and the University’s largest donor, has urged its board of trustees to stop the current search for a president and start over. Darla Moore has donated more than $75 million to her alma mater and Thursday night emailed the board saying, “… The process should be started over to…
