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Fired Richland County Administrator Walks Away With More Than A Million Dollars

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– After being fired twice former County Administrator Gerald Seals settled with the Richland County Board and will be walking away with more than a million dollars. This has been a big debate since the council first fired him last month. Councilman Chip Jackson said no one is coming out a winner in this situation, they’re out…

38 recruits graduate to State Troopers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There will be more troopers on our state’s highways after Tuesday (5/15) afternoon. A graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Convention Center for 38 state troopers. Agency leaders say the timing couldn’t be better for these troopers hitting the highways. The Highway Patrol is part of the State Department of Public Safety. Categories: Local News,…

Drug charges reinstated for SC church shooter’s sister

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Drug charges have been reinstated for the sister of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof. Morgan Roof was arrested in March. She is charged with marijuana possession and two counts of carrying weapons on school grounds. However, the drug charges were drooped because the prosecuting officer was not present for the court hearing. Officials later determined that…

Treasurer Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grant

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (5/29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, aims to promote the importance of families saving for college, and provides a privately-funded $529 grant to baby born in South Carolina on May 29…

CPD investigating bank robbery on Main St.

Take a good look at these images release by the Columbia Police Department. Authorities are urging you to pay special attention to the the clothes the suspect is wearing that may help identify the suspect in this Broad Street Bank Robbery.

Retired SC Marine Receives Order of the Palmetto from Governor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A retired Marine and a Medal of Honor recipient is getting South Carolina’s highest civilian honor. Retired Maj. Gen. James E. Livingston of Mount Pleasant received the Order of the Palmetto from Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday during an intimate ceremony with family and friends at the Statehouse. The award recognizes someone for their contributions to…

Drug Charges against Morgan Roof reinstated after summons mix-up

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Drug charges have been reinstated for the sister of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof. Morgan Roof was arrested in March. She is charged with marijuana possession and two counts of carrying weapons on school grounds. However, the drug charges were drooped because the prosecuting officer was not present for the court hearing. Officials later determined that the…