Officials: Fire that destroyed 3 homes in Northeast Columbia started near AC unit
Fire officials say the blaze that destroyed three homes in Northeast Columbia started on the exterior of one of the homes.
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Department of Juvenile Justice holds graduation ceremony for more than 100 students
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — More than 100 students who are in juvenile jails across South Carolina are getting their high school diplomas. Wednesday morning the students donned their caps and gowns during a ceremony took place at the Department of Juvenile Justice’s (DJJ) main campus on Broad River road. According to the Associated Press (AP) officials say nearly two-thirds of…
Free Summer Concert Series extended to August 24th
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— The free outdoor summer concert series was initially set to wrap up Friday August 2, 2019, but Wednesday the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced two more acts added to the line up.The series will now run through August 24th. Mark your calendars! Officials say R&B group “Shai” and “Loose Ends” featuring Jane Eugene will perform at…
Mark Sanford contemplating 2020 run to bring awareness to growing national debt
Sanford talked with potential voters at a West Columbia restaurant Wednesday
Mark Sanford is considering dipping his toes into the 2020 presidential race.
You may not get that $125 from Equifax because an “unexpected” amount of people opted for the cash payment
(WOLO) – The FTC is warning people that they may not get the $125 payment they opted for after being affected by Equifax’s 2017 data breach. It says an unexpected amount of interest in the cash payment may mean consumers who chose this option might end up getting far less than the expected amount. The Federal Trade Commission announced the…
Prisoner sentenced for extorting thousands from service members with dating app
A man, who was already behind bars, will spend additional time in prison due to an extortion scheme involving service members.
Buying school supplies? Sales Tax Holiday starts August 2nd
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Mark your calendars. The South Carolina Department of Revenue has released the dates for the Tax Free weekend. The sales tax holiday will run Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4, 2019. Some of the tax free items are perfect for back to school shopping. They include paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, and book bags , all without paying…
Suspect arrested in convenience store robbery
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington police say a man is in custody for a recent armed robbery. Investigators say around 7:40pm Monday night Harold Heath, 58, robbed Sunoco gas station on Augusta Rd. at gunpoint. No one was hurt in the incident. Police say Heath was arrested Tuesday night and issued a bond of $8,000. Categories: Lexington, Local News
City of Columbia extends entry date for t-shirt design contest
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) —The City of Columbia wants to getting ready to see if you have the skills to create art for good cause. The City of Columbia is hosting their first ever Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer T-shirt Design Contest. The contest is open to any talented artists who are interested in creating a t-shirt that will represent the fight…
Wednesday is last day in office for UofSC President Harris Pastides
After more than a decade of service, Wednesday was University of South Carolina President Harris Pastides' last day on the job.
University of South Carolina officials say today is the last day of the presidency of Dr. Harris Pastides.
