Calhoun Street might be getting a “Road Diet”
The Richland County Transportation Program and City of Columbia held a public meeting on Wednesday to review the proposed Road Diet project on Calhoun Street.
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Flags at State House Flying at Half Staff in honor of Mass Shooting victims
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flags are flying at Half Staff at the South Carolina State House in honor of the victims of the California mass shooting. According to a release, The President has ordered that flags be flown at half-staff on all government buildings until sunset on Saturday, November 10, 2018, in honor of the victims of the Thousand Oaks shooting….
Hearing begins following the death of two patients who drowned in SC floodwaters
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SC DOT to host information meeting on Richland County Bridge replacement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Transportation wants to hear from residents in Richland County about a proposed Bridge replacement. The SC DOT has scheduled a Public Information Meeting for Thursday, November 8, 2018, concerning the following proposed bridge replacement projects in Richland County: US 76/378 Bridge over US 601 and US 601 over Colonel Creek. DOT officials…
James Clyburn announces run for majority whip
U.S. House Assistant Democratic Leader, James Clyburn announced his run for majority whip on Wednesday.
Kershaw officials searching for suspect in Bojangles robbery
The Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man they say robbed a Bojangles.
Comet bus to expand transportation service
If you need a ride to the airport, you’re in luck. The Comet bus service announces plans to expand their service to help people get to Columbia Airport.
Firefighters honored for saving RNE Quarterback’s life
On Tuesday night, 11 City of Columbia Firefighters were honored with a Light Award from the City Manager’s Office for saving the life of Richland Northeast High School quarterback, Josh Boyd.
Blue Cross Blue Shield to lay off nearly 250 SC employees
FLORENCE, SC (WOLO) – Blue Cross Blue Shield says it’s laying off close to 250 employees. The Charleston Post and Courier reports the layoffs take affect Wednesday (11/7) for those who work at PGBA, a subsidiary of the insurance provider. PGBA has offices in Surfside Beach and Florence. Employees were notified of the layoffs back in August. Categories: Local News,…
South Carolina voters break 24-year-old record during Midterm Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– A record-breaking Midterm Election in South Carolina. Nearly 1.7 million South Carolinians cast their vote which broke the record for midterm voter turnout, but whenever you have that many people showing up to the polls, things won’t run completely smooth. “In any statewide election, we expect something to happen on election day,” Chris Whitmire said, a spokesperson for…
