Richland Library Main to reopen its garden level Saturday
Richland Library Main will unveil its newly designed garden level to the public in a grand reopening celebration Saturday, February 3.
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Police Find Hundreds of Oranges in Car and SUV
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Carolina Day at the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The State House will turn Garnet and Black Wednesday for Carolina Day at the Statehouse. According to USC officials, the annual, one-day event, lets lawmakers know that state support is vital for the University of South Carolina to ensure quality, access and affordability. According to University officials, among the topics they will be addressing with lawmakers, are baseline…
Mayor Steve Benjamin Delivers His 8th State of The City Address
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Mayor Steve Benjamin delivered his 8th State of The City Address at Columbia College on Tuesday. Benjamin touched on a number of topics like sexual harassment and his vision for the news year. He ALSO highlighted some of last years success and spoke of a promising future. The Mayor starting off, talking about his plans to transform the North Main…
Lexington Police Search for Shoplifting Suspects
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is hoping you recognize one of these two suspects accused of having some sticky fingers at a Department store in the 54 hundred block of Sunset Boulevard. Authorities say the duo was captured on surveillance camera at the Khols where police say they are accused of stealing an estimated 4 hundred dollars…
Senators Stall Personhood Act in Judiciary Committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One controversial topic sparked so much conversation Tuesday, it became the main topic of discussion in legislative committee. Senators from both parties raised questions about the Personhood Act before moving it any further in Judiciary Committee. If the act were to become law in South Carolina, constitutional rights would be established for each being, beginning at the…
New Smartphones Will Impact Columbia’s Police Department
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is getting smarter. New smartphones will be in the hands of every single officer soon. The Columbia Police Department said using smartphones will improve their capability to address crime concerns by allowing them easier access to internal information, sharing information and connecting with the community more on social media. “It’s a total game…
DREAM Act Now Rally
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Dozens of protestors are hoping Congress will hear their message loud and clear and have gathered outside the South Carolina State house urging Congress to pass the Clean Bill that would protect children and young adults still in the United States under DACA also known Delayed Action for Childhood Arrivals and fight President Trump’s proposed wall….
Governor Urges SC Residents to Stand During Anthem
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Super Bowl is this Sunday and Gov. Henry McMaster wants to make sure you take time to honor our nation’s flag. Tuesday afternoon the governor issued a proclamation urging South Carolinians to stand when Pink sings the national anthem before Sunday’s game. The request follows a season of controversy surrounding the anthem at NFL games where some…
Richland County Deputies: Fatal Weekend Shooting Suspect Caught in Miami
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says the U.S. Marshal Service has arrested a man wanted in connection to a fatal weekend shooting in Richland County. Deputies say Curtis Hicks was arrested in Miami, Florida. According to Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies, on Saturday, January 27, 2018 around 10am, deputies responded to the 600 block of Old Manor Road for a shots…
