Columbia City Council meets to discuss city’s coronavirus response
The coronavirus was a hot topic at Tuesday’s Columbia City Council meeting.
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AP: South Carolina capital city mayor to head US diplomacy group
The mayor of South Carolina’s capital city is taking on a leadership role at an international organization.
DHEC: 1,297 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, 13 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released the state’s latest coronavirus numbers as of Monday.
Four Lexington County men arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that four Lexington County men have been arrested on charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Lexington Richland District Five to hold special board meeting after three schools close Tuesday morning
In a statement released Tuesday morning, Lexington Richland School District Five announced a special-called board meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Three Lexington Richland District Five High schools closed Tuesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Three high schools in Lexington Richland District Five are closed and students will learn virtually, according to a message on the Districts website. On the Districts website, an alert reads: Chapin High School, Irmo High School and Dutch Fork High School will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 1 due to a high number of staff requesting leave. The…
Richland Co. seeking public’s help in identifying suspect in murder of Jack Robinson back in 1996
New facial sketch aging technology allowed deputies to produce an updated sketch of the suspect
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help in identifying a suspect in the murder of a Columbia man 24 years ago. Authorities say Jack Robinson, 65, was stabbed and killed near a boat ramp near Rosewood Avenue back in August 1996. Witnesses saw the suspect, and a sketch was produced by deputies, but the…
Saluda Shoals Park hosting annual Holiday Lights on the River through end of the year
Saluda Shoals Park is having their annual drive-thru Holiday Lights on the River show.
Columbia man pleads guilty to drug, firearm charges, sentenced to over 10 years in prison
According to U.S. Attorney Peter M. McCoy Jr., a Columbia man has been sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges.
AP: SC House to meet this week to organize, not pass bills
All 124 members of the South Carolina House are returning to Columbia this week, but the goal is to organize, not to pass laws. The House plans to meet Tuesday and Wednesday to get ready for the 124th session of the General Assembly scheduled to start Jan. 12.
