UPDATE: USC Surpasses 3 Million Dollar Give 4 Garnet Goal
USC is hosts it’s first Give 4 Garnet event in an effort to help area organizations in need by raising more than 3 million dollars in one day. Click here to see how they’re doing.
Local News
Lee Correctional Inmate Said Phones Were Not The Cause Of Riots
BISHOPVILLE, SC (WOLO)– There are still a lot of questions after the incident that left seven dead and dozens injured at Lee Correctional Institution. One of those questions is what really happened inside the prison walls Sunday night. An inmate at Lee Correctional reached out to ABC Columbia giving details of the incident and said he is tired of hearing politicians saying…
CPD arrests two during undercover drug operation
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department (CPD) officers have arrested two men in connection with an undercover investigation focusing on the distribution and purchasing of narcotics near Millwood Avenue. Clifford Love, II is charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Love was arrested after allegedly attempting to purchase more than $10,000 worth of marijuana and marijuana edibles from undercover…
Peach forecast looks good for South Carolina
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – It looks like this will be a good year for peach farmers in South Carolina. Clemson University agent Andy Rollins told The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg that 2018 might be peach farmers’ best harvest in a decade. Rollins says a cold snap or hail could still strike the Upstate, but this looks to be a very good…
SC Lawmakers Delay Vote on Dam Safety Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina lawmakers say they need more time before moving forward with a bill to place stricter regulations on dam and reservoir owners. A Senate subcommittee delayed voting on the legislation Wednesday. The bill would increase the number of dams and reservoirs regulated by the Department of Health and Environmental Control and put the responsibility of…
The Latest: Greenville Sheriff’s lawyer says he wouldn’t obstruct probe
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A lawyer for Greenville County Sheriff Will Lewis says he would have never interfered in an investigation he personally requested. Attorney Wally Fayssoux (fuh-SOO’) says he can’t specifically answer the charges against Lewis because the indictments Tuesday against the sheriff for misconduct in office and obstruction of justice were so vague. The indictments gave no details…
Boys & Girls Club Community Day
The Boys and Girls Club of America team up with a local restaurant chain to help students in the program continue to have fun learning during after school programs with a community day fundraiser.
Hospitality Day at the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for some Southern treats. The 15th annual Hospitality Day at the State House is Wednesday, April 18th at the SC State House from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. Organizers say this is a chance to thank lawmakers for their support and show the importance of foodservice, lodging and…
Seminar on Medical Cannabis
The group Compassionate SC hosts an event to discuss medical marijuana and effective ways to regulate it.
Spectrum Hiring Wednesday
The job market is looking up in West Columbia. One local cable provider is hoping to fill 100 new jobs.
