WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – President Trump unveiled his infrastructure plan Monday (2/12). It includes $18 billion to create a public lands infrastructure fund for the Interior Department. The President says it’s like nothing Americans have ever seen. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says the President’s plan would raise tolls on commuters, increase the burden on cities and states, and sell…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Belk is cutting jobs in 16 states. The Charlotte Observer reports the 58 department store cuts are mostly management positions. The company says no part time positions will be cut. Belk operates close to 300 stores, most located in the southeast. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: SCNews
Comedian Martin Lawrence is bringing some laughs to the Capital City this Spring. Find out when you’ll be able to get your tickets.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Former Lexington County State Representative Rick Quinn was sentenced Monday to two years probation and community service after he pleaded guilty to a misconduct in office charge. The sentencing was swift but it did not come without some opposition from the prosecution. Gabrielle Franklin has more from inside the courtroom. Categories: Local News, Politics, State Tags:…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Kazi is getting a little spoiled and rightfully so. Kazi is 12-years-old and expecting her first baby. The Zookeepers have to make sure she is getting all the right prenatal vitamins and nutrition, now that she’s eating for two. “She is starting to get a baby bump. And as time goes on, as we learned…
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey fined Gamecock basketball coach Frank Martin of $25,000 Monday morning for comments Martin made Saturday about an official.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a furry friend this Valentine’s Day? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Shelters are hosting a Fur-Ever Yours pet adoption special. The specials includes an adoption fee of $14 February 12 – 17. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming, according to Animal Services. Columbia Animal Services, 127 Humane Lane, Columbia,…
Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
COLUMBIA, SC (AP/WOLO)– A former South Carolina lawmaker was sentenced to two years probation and 500 hours of community service for his role in an investigation of corruption at the Statehouse. Sentencing was set Monday for a former Lexington Rep. Rick Quinn in Beaufort. Quinn pleaded to misconduct in office in December and faces up to one year in prison,…
