COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters. In South Carolina late last year, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster created a special floodwater commission. The group will be tasked with figuring out how to better combat…
SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Five members of a drug trafficking ring has been arrested after a several-months-long investigation. Officers say the group is responsible for bringing at least 500 lbs. of marijuana into Sumter from California. During the investigation by the Sumter Police Department’s Organized Crime and Vice Control Unit with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers were able to identify four people…
CNN– The FDA has announced its plan to crackdown on the marketing campaigns made by drug companies because life changing claims made by those companies may not be all that they’re chalked up to be say some. Meredith Wood reports. Categories: Local News Tags: FDA
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Tonight the Richland library continued its celebration of Black history month with the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators. All the winners of the Coretta Scott King illustrator awards were on display to show the importance African American life and culture. The exhibit takes visitors through the past 50 years of influential pieces that show…
Led by Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer from the bench and thanks in part to 11 points from A’ja Wilson, their Home team won the 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 82-80 Friday night.
Columbia’s bike share program, Blue Bike SC, will be expanding with the assistance of the Comet.
Senator Kamala Harris will hold a town hall meeting in Columbia to share her vision for the county and take questions from South Carolinians about issues important to them.
Students at Carver-Lyon Elementary School’s language immersion program celebrated Chinese New Year on Friday morning.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Former Allen Benedict Court residents got to stock up on items they have been struggling to get since being removed from their homes a month ago. Friday, the Columbia Housing Authority hosted a giveaway so that all the donations they have received so far could be distributed. Not only were they able to get basic necessities,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – While Dominion says ratepayers will see a decrease this month, more changes could be on the way. According to the company, Dominion will file a rate case in mid-2020 that will include merger savings and changes in cost of service. The rate hearing is required by the public service commission. Dominion says any changes approved at…
