Columbia Fire Department recognizes National Fire Prevention Month
October kicks off National Fire Prevention Month, and National Fire Prevention Week starts on Sunday.
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Gov. McMaster promises to keep Parris Island open amid rumors of closing the facility
Parris Island has been linked with the Marines since 1915
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –The future of one of South Carolina’s oldest military outposts hangs in the balance. State leaders gathered Thursday in Columbia to discuss the future of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island. The facility has served as one of the major training spots for incoming Marines since 1915, and is where most recruits who come from…
Gov. McMaster celebrates Manufacturing Week in SC
This week is manufacturing week in South Carolina. This afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster (R-SC) joined representatives from the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance and Pure Power Technologies for a proclamation ceremony recognizing the occasion.
SC attorney makes rap video proclaiming his client’s innocence
A South Carolina attorney has released a rap video claiming his client’s innocence. Attorney Eric Poston represents Sidney Moorer in the civil portion of his kidnapping conviction of Heather Elvis.
RCSD investigating shooting off Polo Road
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they are investigating a shooting which took place at the 200 block of Gatepost Lane off Polo Road.
SLED: Former Marlboro County law enforcement officer charged with Misconduct in Office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division says they arrested a former law enforcement officer with the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office for selling his agency-issued Taser.
DHEC: 229 confirmed new cases of COVID-19, 20 new deaths in SC
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issued its most recent coronavirus report.
Drive-thru SC State Fair scheduled for October 20th-21st
We’re learning more about this year’s drive-thru South Carolina State Fair. The free event is happening Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Lexington Medical Center hosting virtual “Women’s Night In” to honor breast cancer survivors
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation is hosting its annual “Women’s Night In” event virtually tonight, to honor breast cancer survivors.
DHEC: Skunk in Newberry County, raccoon in Richland County each test positive for rabies
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has confirmed that a skunk found in Newberry County, and a raccoon found in Richland County both tested positive for rabies.
