Governor creates 2020 Census committee
Today Governor Henry McMaster announced the creation of a 2020 census committee.
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CPD: Man arrested in connection to bank robbery on Gervais Street
The Columbia Police Department has arrested a man in connection with Thursday’s afternoon bank robbery at the PNC bank on Gervais Street.
Investigation into carbon monoxide poisoning deaths at Allen Benedict complex continues
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The investigation into the two carbon monoxide deaths at Allen Benedict court is on-going. We were there Thursday afternoon as officers removed items from the complex. A spokesperson for the police department confirmed they were there as a part of the investigation into the deaths of two men in January. The deaths of Calvin Witherspoon and…
Midlands students hold cheescake bake-off to develop leadership in the kitchen
A group of Midlands students went head to head in the kitchen today to see who could make the best cheesecake.
Report: Williams-Brice Stadium leads the nation in fan ejections
A recent report found that the stadium had the most ejections of any college football venue
More fans are getting ejected from Williams-Brice Stadium than in any other football venue in the country.
RCSD searches for a man accused of robbing Circle K by throwing a “tote” at clerk
RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a man they say was captured on surveillance camera robbing the Circle K located at 90 Clemson Road. Authorities say it happened around 2:30 in the afternoon July 29, 2019. officials say the man in the video above can be seen walking into…
Small checks over abandoned nuclear plants are in the mail
A South Carolina private utility is sending out small checks to customers who paid for their share of more than $2 billion for two nuclear reactors that were abandoned without ever producing power.
Coroner: Motorcyclist identified as 20-year-old killed in collision in Blythewood
The Richland County Coroner has identified the person killed at the intersection of Farrow Road and Hobart Road, Blythewood, SC.
2019 Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday in South Carolina, making it a good time to shop back to school
Friday kicks off South Carolina's tax-free weekend, where certain items can be bought without the state's 6% sales tax.
Friday kicks off South Carolina’s tax-free weekend, where certain items can be bought without the state’s 6% sales tax. Some of those items include back to school shopping, which you can do at stores across the state through Sunday.
Revving up engines to benefit Homes for our Troops
(image courtesy: Homes for our Troops USA) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Texas Roadhouse restaurants are teaming up again fornthe 16th year to put on a motorcycle ride that will help raise money for the Homes for Our Troops initiative. While there will be multiple rides happening around the nation, but you won’t have to travel far to take part. One…
