South Carolina capitol city bans electric scooters
South Carolina’s capitol city has banned electric scooters for a year while the city studies the operation of companies providing the service.
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Suspects caught on camera crashing car into storefront during burglary
Columbia Police are searching for suspects they say rammed their car into the side of a Garners Ferry business in an attempt to steal an ATM and it was all caught on camera.
Special Olympics Torch Run kicks off at State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Raising money for our state’s bravest athletes one step at a time. The “South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics” kicked off at the State House on Wednesday. The event included several guest speakers from law enforcement agencies from around the state. 100% of the money raised through the “South Carolina Law Enforcement Torch Run” directly…
SC Cooking: Governor names Chef Ambassador
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced his pick for the 20-19 South Carolina Chef Ambassador program. Every year, a Chef Ambassador is selected from the state’s four regions– the Upstate, Midlands, Pee Dee, and the Lowcountry. This years chefs include Brandon Carter from Blufton, Marc Collins from Charleston, Tania Harris from Greenville, and Kelley Vogelheim from Florence. Jessica…
Lexington County Woman accused of stabbing family member
A woman is behind bars accused of stabbing a family member after police say the two had a financial dispute
Gervais and Blossom Street Bridges reopen after river search for possible jumper
The search continues for a someone who possibly jumped into the Congaree River.
CPD: Man wanted for stealing packages on Christmas identified
Columbia Police has identified a man wanted for stealing packages from a home on River Drive on Christmas day.
Fuel truck collision and spill causes delay on Monticello Rd.
Columbia Fire officials say traffic will be delayed on Monticello Rd. near I-20, due to fuel truck collision early this morning.
SC Lawmakers push to legalize medical marijuana
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Lawmakers want to legalize marijuana in the Palmetto state by reintroducing what would be the Compassionate Care Act. The bill introduced Tuesday, would legalize cannabis to help people with conditions like cancer, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, glaucoma, Chron’s Disease, sickle cell anemia, ulcerative colitis, wasting syndrome, persistent nausea, people undergoing end-of-life hospice care and more. Lawmakers have added strict…
Richland County launches “Neighborhood Toolkit” program to guide the community through beautification efforts
Richland County Neighborhood Improvement Program guided their “Neighborhood Toolkit” program to help guide the community through beautification efforts throughout their neighborhood.
