COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Firefighters and EMT’s got a first hand look at some of the latest in life-saving technology. More than 150 exhibitors packed the Columbia Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena as the 113th annual Fire and Rescue Conference continued. Organizers say it is amazing to see just how far firefighting has come over the years. The conference…
A state Rep claims Henry McMaster’s team offered to back a protest of the 4th district seat, which could have had an impact on the race for Governor.
Hundreds of South Carolina students get an up close and personal chance to experience what it’s like to work in Government during the annual Boys and Girls State.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– During Friday’s South Carolina’s First Steps Board of Trustees meeting, parents of young children, childcare providers and teachers pleaded to keep the Early Head Start program going, but it wasn’t enough. Many parents who were at the meeting said they knew South Carolina First Steps is not the right agency to run Early Head Start, but they wanted them…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies say a Richland County man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of operating a business without a business license. LeroyGreen, 65, is the owner of Laroice Gentleman’s Club on Carrie Anderson Road in Northeast Columbia. On May 10, investigators say, a Richland County deputy arrived at Laroice Gentleman’s Club just before 11pm. Authorities say The deputy…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in May. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce 1,800 new jobs were created last month as the unemployment rate dropped to 4% from 4.2%. It’s a bit higher than the national unemployment rate for May which was 3.8%. Fairfield County continues to have the state’s highest unemployment rate following…
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate this man suspected of snatching an IPhone during a May 10th Car break in.
The Columbia Police Department and the Cayce Police Department are still searching for a man missing in the water near the Blossom Street bridge this morning.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland School District one has announced the district’s summer schedule, now that the school year is over. According to the district, the following summer work hours apply: Richland One operates on a four-day work week schedule during the summer. Employees work four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. From June 11 – July 26, Richland One schools and administrative buildings will be open…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A man accused of shooting at a truck in West Columbia last week has been arrested for attempted murder. According to the Lexington the Lexington County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Fuller, 29, was arrested Tuesday (6/12) in Sumter by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. LCSD says Fuller shot at a man who…
