Fairfield Honors Chorus Gets Surprise
A local choir chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City gets another super surprise that will help them get to the Big Apple where they can sing their hearts out.
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Recycling facility to bring 200 new jobs to Orangeburg
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A new recycling facility means new jobs in the Midlands. Thursday (3/8), the Governor’s office announced Ecomelida will launch its first North American operation in Orangeburg County. The $52 million investment is slated to create 200 new jobs. The new facility is expected to be operational by the end of the year. Categories: Local News, News,…
Third suspect accused in drive by shooting injuring 7 year old arrested
The third and final suspect accused in the drive by shooting that left a young boy with a bullet wound has been taken into custody.
Breastfeeding Bill introduced
A State Representative introduces a bill that would require all state buildings to create a place where new mothers can breastfeed their child or pump breast milk.
Governor McMaster says no to sanctuary cities in SC
Governor Henry McMaster wants to make sure that South Carolina follows the letter of the law when it comes to making sure the Palmetto State does not become a sanctuary city.
Representatives Call for Metal Detectors in All Public Schools
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some representatives want to arm schools with another layer of protection: metal detectors. People gathered on the steps of the Statehouse to demand safer schools. One of those demands includes metal detectors for every public school and they say that is a very small price for protecting school children. This is a study the…
SC Department of Consumer Affairs reports more than 1,400 scams in 2017
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs reports more than a million dollars worth of scams reported in 2017 alone.
SC Supreme Court Questioning How County is Spending Transportation Tax Money
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Supreme Court is questioning how a county is spending transportation tax money. The court said Wednesday the state revenue department did not have the authority to withhold payments to Richland County. But the justices also said the revenue department’s request for an injunction preventing the county from spending the money should have been…
RCSD looking for suspect in connection with church robbery
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Office needs help identifying a suspect who stole a DVD player from a church at the 1500 block of Broad River Rd. last month. The incident happened early morning on Feb. 21, 2018. Officials say they have surveillance footage of a suspect forcefully entering a church and stealing a DVD Player. …
Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network Holds International Women’s Day Lunch
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some trailblazing women in South Carolina were honored Thursday. The Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network held its second annual International Women’s day luncheon. Thursday, is international women’s day and organizers say it’s the perfect time to recognize the success of women… for their accomplishments, including personal and professional growth. The event was held at Stone River. Categories: Local…
