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McMaster Preservation Awards
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Governor takes part in South Carolina Preservation Awards at State House

Preservation Awards at State House
Alex Tejada,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At the State House Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster took part in the annual Preservation Awards. According to organizers, since 1995 the SC Department of Archives and History, along with Preservation South Carolina and the Governor, have been recognizing efforts to keep alive the state’s architectural and cultural heritage. The awards were presented to people who helped preserve…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Columbia police investigating downtown stabbing

Rob Dew,

Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Officers with the Columbia Police Dept. say they are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in downtown. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Calhoun and Main Streets. Police say the victim was taken to the hospital and another man has been detained for questioning. If you have any information on this incident call Crimestoppers at…
Local News, State

AP: Planned Parenthood sues over 6-week abortion ban in S.C.

Associated Press,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) –Abortion access advocates have filed a lawsuit in South Carolina to block the state’s law banning abortion around six weeks. It’s the latest installment of a long legal battle over the so-called fetal heartbeat bill. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster signed the law last year but a federal judge blocked it after a Planned Parenthood lawsuit. Earlier this…
Local News, Politics

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham reacts to annual inflation report

Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent
Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Senate Budget committee ranking member, reacted to the new report on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent.   Graham (R-South Carolina) made the following statement on annual inflation hitting 9.1 percent. “Record high inflation is not just a number from a government agency. Inflation is about a deteriorating quality of life…
Local News, News, Richland, State

Urban farm City Roots expanding in Richland Co.

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A family owned urban farm in Richland Co. is expanding. Wednesday the governor’s office announced city roots is undergoing a more than four million dollar expansion and will add sixty new jobs. the farm is adding a new site on longwood road which will include a state-of-the-art greenhouse structure, which will be open for agricultural tours and…
Local News, News, State

DSS launches child support services portal

Rob Dew,

ABC Columbia (FILE) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Parents in need in South Carolina have a new way to apply for child-support services. Wednesday the Department of Social Services announced the launch of a new custodial parent portal which can be found on the DSS website. Officials say the portal will give parents 24-7 access to department services and shorten processing times for…
Local News, News, Richland, State

SLED responds to weekend incident at DJJ

Lindsey Goodwin,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–We’re learning new details about an incident at the Department of Juvenile Justice over the weekend, where a group of teens broke into a school building at the Broad River Rd. complex. Officials say on Sunday, seven teens gained access to the unauthorized building, causing property damage to their unit and staff offices. One was even found on…
Lexington, Local News, News, State

Chapin business owner sentenced for sexual exploitation of a minor

Rob Dew,

Courtesy:LCSD Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A Chapin business owner sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a minor. A spokesperson for the 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office says Travis Hammack owner of Paddle South Outfitters was sentenced after pleading guilty last month. Hammack will also be required to register as a sex offender. Investigators say in August of…
Lexington, Local News, News, Richland, State

Gas prices continue steady decline in Midlands

Rob Dew, CNN,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, CNN)– Gas prices have been declining steadily in the Midlands. According to gasbuddy.com, the average price of gas for a gallon of regular in the Columbia area is $3.95 a gallon. That’s down eleven cents from a week ago. If you’re looking for a bargain, according to the website the cheapest gas reported in the area is…