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Teen says he accidentally shot 15-year-old girl while playing a game

(STOCK PHOTO/Getty Images) Police officers, tape, cruiser. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged Ja’cobi Worthy, 17, with attempted murder and possession of a pistol under the age of 18. On January 17th at approximately 5:20 p.m.  deputies were dispatched to the 8700 block of Windsor Lake Boulevard in regards to a shooting. Once on scene, they found a 15-year-old…

Water company explains possible rate hike in Irmo

IRMO,SC (WOLO)- A Midlands community says they’re not going with the flow about a possible sewage bill increase. Residents in Irmo say they’ll be flushing money down the drain if their sewer bill goes up to 100 dollars a month. “I don’t like the idea of paying $100 in sewer fees,” resident Laura Carson said. “I find that problematic. I…

Lawmakers release plan to reform healthcare in South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina lawmakers released their plan to reform the states healthcare system. Under the healthcare freedom agenda, individuals would pay a monthly fee for unlimited access to their physician, repeal certificate of need laws and allow patients to essentially shop for services at a low cost and convenient location to them. Leaders say the agenda includes…

Richland District Two break ground on new state of the art center

Richland Co, SC (WOLO) —  Students in Richland District two will soon have another state of the art learning center at their disposal. Tuesday morning, district officials broke ground on the center for knowledge north on Muller Road in Blythewood. When it is completed, district officials say young scholars will gain cultural literacy and an appreciation of multiple perspectives through…

Suspected dog fighting operation dismantled after elderly woman attacked

Suspect: Ronald Faulkenberry, Jr.Image: York County Sheriff’s Office York Co., SC (WOLO) — The York County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 38 year old Richard Edward Faulkenberry, Jr. accused of Animal Fighting. Deputies say they were called to a home in the 22 hundred block of Sawmill Road in Hickory Grove after getting a call that an elderly woman was attack…

Thomas Cooper Library on UofSC Campus unveils ‘Library of the future’

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Tuesday, University of South Carolina leaders cut the ribbon on what they’re calling the ‘library of the future’. Located on the 4th floor of the Thomas Cooper Library, the new facility includes collaborative technology pods. The glass-walled spaces are equipped with large, interactive monitors to which students can wirelessly connect their phones and tablets. University of…

Senators start discussing amendments to education reform bill

Some of the changes include a Teacher's Bill of Rights, more educator input on state education board

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — For the fourth straight day, lawmakers discussed a bill that would shake up education in South Carolina. Tuesday marked the first day amendments to Senate Bill 419 could be added, and several lawmakers took the opportunity to make changes to a bill where some say has room for improvement. Senator Tom Davis (R-Beaufort County) said he…

Governor McMaster set to deliver State of the State Speech

Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his State of the State speech Wednesday, January 22, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina’s Governor will lay out his plans for the state and the new year. Governor Henry McMaster will deliver his State of the State speech Wednesday, January 22, 2020. McMaster’s address will take place at the State House at 7 pm. McMaster will deliver the 2020 State of the State address to a joint session of…