Lawmakers call for change in SC in wake of anniversary of Parkland mass shooting
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Suspected voyeur in Sumter County is arrested after multiple incidents
Sumter Police Department have charged Floyd Bryant with 18 counts of voyeurism this week after multiple incidents.
SC could miss out on 61 million dollars in state income tax if Mega Millions ticket goes unclaimed
It’s been almost four months since the announcement of a winner for the $1.5537 billion jackpot and no one has come forward.
South Carolina lawmakers pass ban on tobacco regulations
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Lawmakers at the Statehouse are done with the back and fourth of regulations surrounding cigarettes and E-cigarettes and want to propose a law that bans any additional regulations. The House has already passed a law that bans minors from entering vape shops and other business that sell electronic cigarettes. Wednesday a proposal that prevents bans on ingredients,…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Here are some sweet ways to celebrate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Happy Valentine’s Day from ABC Columbia. This is a day traditionally reserved for Chocolates and Roses, but there are some other sweet treats, too. Our Curtis Wilson takes a look at Valentine’s Day gift ideas from across the Midlands. We head inside a local flower shop for a look at some of the hottest gifts for your…
State Senator calls election board incompetent after intense meeting in Richland
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An explosive back and forth during the Richland County Elections Board meeting Wednesday night. “Nobody trust the Richland County elective process,State Senator Dick Harpootlian said. “I don’t trust it. I came over here to find out who is apart of the solution and who is apart of the problem.” The meeting initially called to discuss how thousands…
My Life Empathy lab lets you experience race relations during Black History Month
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland Library has been holding a series of Empathy Labs, allowing members of the public to see an experience through the eyes of someone else. The latest installment, puts takes the viewer to the historic Ben’s Chili Bowl located in Washington, D.C. where you will get a chance to have interactions with customers. The Intimate…
Columbia PD arrest driver accused of slamming stolen pickup into apartment
Columbia police have arrested the driver of a stolen pickup truck that came to a crashing halt in the side of a Columbia residence .
Harvest Hope is one of many groups helping Richland County assist Allen Benedict Residents
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Harvest Hope is known for stepping up whenever there is a crisis and between Hurricane Florence, furloughed federal employees and now the Allen Benedict Court crisis, Harvest Hope is running low for this time of year. Richland County pledged $150,000 dollars to help those affected by the Allen Benedict Court crisis. Harvest Hope says they plan on helping…
New partnership in SC to help veterans and their pets
On Wednesday morning, Governor Henry Mcmaster, Pawmetto Lifeline, and the Michael J-Mungo foundation announced a partnership to benefit South Carolina’s veterans and their service animals.
