Fmr. Columbia Police chief pleads guilty to gun and drug charge in federal court
The U.S. Attorney Office says the former Columbia Police chief has entered from a non-guilty to guilty plea in U.S. District Court.
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Parents share statement of concern over student threat at Cardinal Newman
Parents of students at Cardinal Newman School are still expressing their concerns, several days after they were informed of a threat by a student to shoot up the school.
Parents of students at Cardinal Newman School are still expressing their concerns, several days after they were informed of a threat by a student to shoot up the school.
City Council approves program allowing parking tickets to be paid with school supply donations
The Columbia City Council unanimously voted in favor of allowing parking tickets to be paid with the donation of school supplies.
West Columbia welcomes new roof top eatery
West Columbia, SC (WOLO) — There’s a new hang out set to open their doors in West Columbia and you may notice it the next time you drive by the Meeting street, 201 meeting street to be exact. Black Rooster, which is the newest operation from Bourbon owner Kristian Niemi, and the first non-residential tenant in Brookland, is opening a…
Report: Bond denied for confessed killer of Sumter mother, daughter
Bond hearing today for suspect who police say confessed to killing Sumter mother, daughter
Suspect wanted in string of fraud cases in Lexington
Investigators with the Lexington County Police Department are turning to the public to help them identify a suspect they say is involved in a series of credit fraud incidents.
Victim in Putnam Street shooting has died: CPD
Columbia Police are on the scene of a shooting on Putnam Street.
Inmate found dead inside cell at Tyger River
Columbia , SC (WOLO)— The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) police services is trying to determine how an inmate died in his cell. According to SCDC Police Services they are investigating inmate James Roy Prator, Jr. (scdc# 373568) who they officials say was found unresponsive in his cell at Tyger River correctional Tuesday. His death is believed to be a…
Animal rights group ‘PETA’ plan UniverSoul circus opening night protest
(Image:PETA.org /Logo) Columbia, S.C.— Armed with signs proclaiming, “UniverSoul: End Cruel Animal Acts Now,” a group of PETA supporters plan to stand in front of the Benedict Stadium on UniverSoul Circus’ opening-night performance here in Columbia in protest. The protest of the 4 day show is slated to take place Wednesday August 7th, at 6PM At the intersection of…
Congressman Clyburn visits UofSC’s “Justice for All” exhibit ahead of closing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina’s civil rights exhibit has drawn thousands of guests since its opening earlier this year. Congressman Jim Clyburn, who’s activism and leadership has helped shape civil rights in South Carolina, was there to celebrate the success and impact the libraries exhibit has had. The doors on the “Justice for All” exhibit will…
