52nd annual tree lighting ushers in the holiday season in Columbia
On Monday night, hundreds gathered in front of the statehouse steps to join Governor Henry McMaster in the countdown to light the South Carolina State Christmas tree.
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11th annual Sustainable Holiday Market brings the Christmas spirit to the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Places all across the Midlands were in the Christmas spirit on Monday. The Center for Contemporary Art held the sustainable Holiday Celebration and Market for residents to come out and enjoy live entertainment, food and locally made crafts for your holiday celebration. This was the 11th annual Sustainable Holiday Market. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
DNA evidence help Columbia PD link suspect to 2015 murder
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Three years after a midlands 14 year old was gunned down while walking home, his family is finally getting a little bit of closer. On July 3,2015 Najeer Buggs was walking with his cousin from the basketball court when he was fatally shot. “It’s just heartless, it’s cruel,” Lawanda Buggs, the victims mother said. “I’m just glad they…
KCSO: 1 arrested, 2 still wanted after car break in
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews announced deputies arrested one suspect and are looking for two more in a recent car break-in.
Six people arrested in connection to burglary, narcotics possession
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested 25-year-old Craig Valentine, who was wanted for burglary, and five others following a tip from the community.
SCANA reaches $2.1 billion settlement with customers
SCANA has reached a settlement with customers who sued after they were charged to pay for the company’s failed nuclear construction project.
No arrests made in Orangeburg mall shooting
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A man was shot in a mall parking lot in Orangeburg over the holiday weekend. The shooting happened Saturday (11/24) afternoon at the Prince of Orange Mall. The mall was placed on lock-down for about two hours after officers arrived so the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety could investigate. No arrests have been made. Categories: Local…
Executive Director of SC Department of Employment and Workforce resigns
Governor Henry McMaster announced the resignation of the Executive Director of the Department of Employment and Workforce, Cheryl Stanton, on Monday.
City of West Columbia to host Annual Tree Lighting
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Midlands. On Monday, the State Christmas Tree was lit at the State House and now the the City of West Columbia has announced it’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. This is the 14th year for the event. It will take place Friday, December 7, 2018, at 6:30 PM,…
Deputies still investigating shooting, robbery of Two people in Blythewood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Deputies in Richland County continue to investigate the shooting and robbery of two people in Blythewood. According to deputies, it happend around 11:30pm Saturday, on Feather Run Court in Blythwood. Deputies say the victims told investigators that they were standing outside when two males exited a dark colored sedan and demanded their valuables. At that time, the two…
