RCSD Deputy Facebook posts draws criticism
A Richland County Sheriff’s Deputy is facing disciplinary action after authorities call a post he made on social media “thoughtless, inappropriate”.
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Midlands High School Student Gets accepted to Nearly 30 schools and $1.9 Million in Scholarships
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands High School student got accepted to nearly 30 colleges and received $1.9 million in scholarships across the country. “I’m excited to get to a new area, and new location,” Jalen Conyers said. The Lower Richland high school student is about to take on her next challenge, which is college. “My major is nursing with…
‘Poor People’s’ Campaign Protest Blocks traffic on Gervais Street
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– For the third week in a row members of the ‘Poor People’s’ Campaign protested at the State House and some protestors were arrested in downtown Columbia. The protesters were calling for immediate expansion of medicare and ultimately universal healthcare. The protestors took to the streets Monday afternoon and blocked the busy intersection of Gervais street, right in…
SC Governor Henry McMaster signs 9 opioid related bills into law
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has conducted a ceremonial signing on nine opioid related bills in an effort to address the ongoing health crisis in the state. The signing Monday came at an addiction treatment and rehabilitation center in Greenville. McMaster declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency last year and signed two executive orders…
Super Gamecocks! USC beats UNCW to head back to Super Regionals
The Gamecocks won their 18th regional in school history, defeating UNC Wilmington, 8-4, Monday afternoon in game six of the 2018 Greenville Regional at Clark-LeClair Stadium. The Gamecocks advance to the Fayetteville Super Regional, facing No. 5 Arkansas next weekend.
State Senator John Courson Enters Guilty Plea
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Suspended State Senator John Courson pleaded guilty Monday in a Richland County court. Courson entered the courtroom with his wife, and seemed to be in good spirits. After his attorney and Solicitor David Pascoe met, Courson signed the papers and pleaded guilty. The 73-year-old’s corruption trial started Monday morning. “He did the right thing today, and he needs to…
Amber Alert: Baby kidnapped from gas station by registered sex offender
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 7-month-old girl who police say was abducted by a registered sex offender at a gas station in Virginia. Virginia State Police say Emma Grace Kennedy was taken by 51-year-old Carl Ray Kennedy, who carried a knife when he assaulted the infant’s mother at a Kwik Stop. Police have not disclosed whether Carl…
Multiple agencies on scene of hazardous spill
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Pedestrian hit on Jamil Road Identified by Coroner
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Lexington County Coroner has identified a woman State Troopers say was killed Sunday morning after being hit by a pickup truck. The crash happened on Jamil Road near 1-26. The coroner has identified the pedestrian as 44 year old Sabrina Nelums. Nelums was pronounced dead at the scene due to traumatic injuries, says the coroner. According to highway…
Columbia Police Still Investigating Hit & Run on Colonial Drive
Columbia Police Department is still searching for a suspect in a hit and run incident that happened on Colonial Drive and Bull Street last night.
