A spokesperson for Lexington School District 2 confirms Airport High School Principal Brad Coleman has resigned.
South Carolina senior forward A’ja Wilson was named Associated Press National Player of the Year, the media organization announced today after a vote of selected writers from across the country. Wilson’s unprecedented career with the Gamecocks culminated in her becoming the first in program history to capture national player of the year honors from multiple organizations.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)–South Carolina utility customers will have to keep waiting to see how much they could continue to pay in surcharges to fund a failed multi-billion dollar nuclear project. The state Senate adjourned Thursday without further debate on a measure that would reduce South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. customers’ rates by 13 percent until the end of this…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Easter came early to the Governor’s Mansion. Patients from Palmetto Health Childrens Hospital took part in the Governor’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday. Families we spoke with say the event was a great break from the hospital. The Easter egg hunt was first organized back in 1986 by Ann Riley, the late wife of former Governor…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina is a step closer to becoming the latest state to allow the legalization of marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a measure approving the use of medical marijuana. It now goes to the full Senate, although its chances of passage before the end of this…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One person is dead after a police chase ended when a suspect struck a utility pole and crashed into a restaurant, say Richland County Deputies. According to officials, the passenger in the car died and the driver was taken to the hospital. After the suspect hit a utility pole, officials say it fell onto a Deputy’s car, the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and families for the event. According to the Governor’s office, the governor will issue a statewide proclamation designating the day to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A reminder that the City of Columbia offices will be closed Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday. According to city officials, recycling, garbage and yard waste will remain on regular schedule for Good Friday. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1. Categories: Local News, News
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Sheriff Jay Koon announced that four Lexington County deputies are being placed on paid administrative leave following the I-26 incident earlier today (3/28). Officials say it is standard procedure for deputies to be placed on leave following a shooting while SLED investigates. #UPDATE: Sheriff Koon has placed four deputies on paid administrative leave while SLED investigates…
Robert B. Shaw (12/18/17) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner has identified the suspect in a standoff on 1-26 with police Wednesday. Deputies say the suspect was armed. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, 29 year old Robert B. Shaw, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at an area hospital as a result of injuries sustained when shots…
