Comet hold ribbon cutting for new bus route
On Wednesday afternoon, Comet cut the ribbon on Route 22.
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RCSD: Drugs, guns and cash seized after community tip
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department seized 500 grams of marijuana, 30 thousand dollars in cash and three guns, including one which was stolen on Tuesday.
E-Coli tainted ground beef sold at Target recalled after death
Check your freezer before you get ready to cook some of the ground beef you have in there. Click here to find out about the recall that might be in your home right now.
FEMA prepared to help South Carolinian’s through flooding
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Federal aid is here and they are ready to get to work in South Carolina– now that most counties are nearing their crest water levels. FEMA is getting in place now, so once water levels finally hit their crest they will be there with a helping hand. Governor Henry McMaster outlined the three phases, there was the hurricane,…
New Visitors Center opening in downtown Columbia
Experience Columbia held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Columbia SC Visitors Center Wednesday morning.
Conway flooding continues
Residents continue to take extra precautions as flood waters continue to rise.
Georgetown County residents eligible for FEMA aid
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Governor’s office announced that, at the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Georgetown County eligible to apply for the Individual Assistance program. Residents in Chesterfield, Dillon, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro counties were previously made eligible to apply for aid through…
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham releases statement in support of Judge Kavanaugh
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolina’s Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham today released the following statement about Judge Kavanaugh. “Judge Kavanaugh has just emphatically denied the recent allegation being levied by Michael Avenatti and his client. He says he does not know the woman in question and emphatically denies the accusations. I would remind everyone that dozens of women who knew Judge…
Expert: Hurricane Florence is the nation’s second rainiest storm in 70 years
WASHINGTON (AP) – A top rainfall meteorologist calculates that Hurricane Florence is the nation’s second rainiest storm in 70 years. Ken Kunkel, a meteorologist at the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and North Carolina State University, finds that only last year’s Hurricane Harvey rained more over a 14,000 square mile area than Florence during a four-day period. Scientists say climate change likely…
State Fair Early Bird Tickets on Sale
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Early Bird tickets are now on sale for the South Carolina State Fair. Plus, if you were interested in purchasing tickets to see Fantasia at the South Carolina State Fair, the show is sold out. But there are plenty more concert acts headed to the Grand Stand. You can purchase tickets for other concerts, as well as…
