Group of USC students outraged ahead of university president vote
USC students say they’re outraged over a decision to vote on who will be the next president without their input.
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Man accused of repeatedly punching woman, slamming SUV into man who intervened
(Photo: Sumter Police Department/ David L. Hill) SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter Police Department say they arrested 31 year old David Hill who is accused of Domestic Violence in the 2nd degree, Attempted Murder, and two counts of Assaulting an Officer while resisting Arrest. Authorities say Hill was taken into custody after they were called to what police say…
CPD identifies suspect involved in shooting at Embassy Suites
The Columbia Police Department has charged and identified the man accused of going into a Columbia hotel assaulting a credentialed and armed security guard.
SC lawmakers react to Gov. McMaster’s call for a USC presidential vote
Some say they support the Governor's decision, but some think it sends a wrong message
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Several state lawmakers are reacting to Governor Henry McMaster’s (R-SC) role in calling a sudden meeting for the Board of Trustees to pick a new president at USC. Senator Dick Harpootlian (D-Richland County) is one of several South Carolina senators who say General Robert Caslen is not the right person to lead the University of South Carolina….
Orangeburg deputies searching for thieves who stole four-wheelers worth more than $40,000
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office investigators are seeking help from the public in a series of break-ins from an ATV dealer.
RCSD: 11 dogs, horse seized for neglect at home in North Columbia
Sheriff Leon Lott stresses the importance of appropriate shelter and care for dog, during the hot summer days
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says 11 dogs were seized out of a home in North Columbia.
RCSD searches for woman they want to question in recorded restaurant brawl
(Photo: RCSD) RICHLAND CO, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for your help identifying a woman captured on video during a fight at the Baker’s Sports Bar & Grill located on Two Notch Road. Authorities say they would like to question her in connection to an assault investigation. Deputies say the incident took place at the…
Plastic bag ban clears first hurdle in Richland Co.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO, AP)–Richland County is on its way to banning single use plastic bags. Councilman Jim Manning confirms that at Tuesday night’s county council meeting the council gave the ordinance initial approval. Instead of plastic bags stores would either have to have customers use reusable bags or paper bags made from recycled material. Businesses who do not comply…
Free pet clinic for low income families, homeless
(Photo: Street Dog Coalition) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —A local coalition is making it their mission to help low income residents, and those who are homeless, to get free clinical medical care for their furry family members. Those who choose to attend will get to have their animals vaccinated for free, have physical exams, parasite control, will be given pet food,…
SC State Fair hosts free outdoor movie night
(photo: SC State fair) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The S.C. State Fair will be here before you know it and this year to commemorate their 150 year anniversary officials are bringing even more fun to the Fair grounds. With a circus theme, that will have a free, daily circus complete with live animals expected to take over the fairway this…
