TSA reminds passengers of prohibited carry-on items
The Transportation Security Administration is reminding passengers of items that are prohibited in your carry-on bags and must be checked.
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ONE-ON-ONE: Congressman Joe Wilson discusses successes and challenges with SC residents
Congressman Wilson says he is hearing many of the same concerns from South Carolinians.
Columbia Police investigating shooting outside apartment complex
A 20-year-old man found outside the complex was injured in the upper body, say police
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a shooting outside an apartment complex. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to North Pointe Estates on Ripplemeyer Avenue after receiving a Shotspotter alert around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police say a 20-year-old man was found outside the complex with an injury to the upper body. On Wednesday police announced the victim…
Home invasion death ruled justifiable homicide
A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says a recent shooting that resulted in a death was determined to be a justifiable homicide. On August 16th, police say Matthew Stanfield of Colorado entered the home of his sister in the Mallard Lakes subdivision.Stanfield was shot and killed during an altercation with his brother in law in a home on Widgeon…
CSX railroad maintenance to close part of South Assembly street this week
Traffic alert: 8/24 at 6 a.m. until 8/25 at 6 p.m 600 block of South Assembly
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If your commute takes you near South Assembly street, you will need to find an alternate route. Columbia Police issued a Traffic alert: As you travel along the 600 block of South Assembly Street this week, be aware of digital signs alerting you to upcoming at CSX railroad maintenance. According to Columbia Police, crews will temporarily close…
Gas Prices continue downward trend in SC and across Nation
SC drivers are paying an average of $3.46 a gallon
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are hitting the road, gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days. Experts say that is the second longest streak since 2005. Here in South Carolina, drivers are paying an average of $3.46 a gallon. The national average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped every single day since soaring to a record high…
ABC to air NCAA women’s basketball title game for 1st time
The NCAA women’s basketball title game will be broadcast this season on ABC for the first time.
Fort Jackson set to welcome New Commanding General
Fort Jackson welcomes Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly as the new commanding general
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Fort Jackson will soon welcome a new commanding general. According to Fort officials, the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will host a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 to welcome Brigadier General Jason E. Kelly as its new commanding general. Kelly will become the 53rd commanding general for Fort Jackson. Fort officials say Kelly will assume command from…
Charges dropped against former deputy
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–According to Richland Co. Court officials charges against former Richland Co. Deputy Kyle Oliver were dropped Tuesday. Officials say the charges were dropped by Judge Phillip Newsome after the alleged victim did not appear in court. In August of 2020 Oliver was charged with 3rd degree assault and battery after body camera video was released showing him…
SCDEW: Workers in SC quitting jobs at near record pace
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolinians are quitting their jobs at a near record pace. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, more than 82,000 people quit their jobs in June. The agency says that’s one in every 27 people working in the state. That being said, the agency adds that the number of hires and job openings continue to…
