COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Leaders from around the state are calling on those in the political arena to protect our environment after threats of an EPA repeal. Environmental and transportation agencies teamed up Tuesday, asking lawmakers on The Hill to protect the vehicle and engine standards under the Clean Air Act. “Clean car standards help us make sure we are not…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say may have important information related to a recent murder. Investigators say the man is not a suspect and is just needed for questioning in connection with a November 18th murder on Mountainbrook Dr. At 7:30 that evening, Deputies say witnesses called 911 after the victim Beethoven…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter police say an 18 year old is being treated in a Columbia hospital after being shot multiple times Tuesday afternoon. Investigators say it happened around 1:30 at the intersection of Hauser St. and David Ct. Witnesses say they heard gunfire before seeing a car speed off toward Brooklyn St. Police say the victim is in stable condition….
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators are searching for a man they say went to a Midlands hotel looking for more than a place to stay the night. Deputies say at 2am November 27th the suspect walked into the lobby of Motel 6 on Nates Rd., pointed a gun, and demanded money from the receptionist. Investigators say the suspect took some…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday Gov. Henry McMaster named Pamela Evette as his running mate for next year’s gubernatorial election. According to the governor’s office, Evette brings more than 20 years of financial management, compliance and controller experience and an entrepreneurial spirit as President/CEO of Quality Business Solutions. McMaster faces a crowded field in June’s GOP primary including current Lieutenant Governor Kevin…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Give back this Tuesday. After devoting several days to scoring deals on gifts for loved ones this holiday season, Tuesday is your chance to help those less fortunate. Organizers for Giving Tuesday say the movement started in New York six years ago as a way to bring people together to give. Now it has become a global effort….
The man who has led Lugoff Fire-Rescue for the past seven years has accepted a new position with the S.C. Fire Academy in Columbia.
Bullets ring out in a Richland County neighborhood hitting two homes and leaving authorities with more questions than answers.
There is some promising news coming from USC researchers in the fight against opioid use here in the Palmetto State.
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials in West Columbia want residents, in certain areas of the city, to be prepared for the water to be turned off due to maintenance. City officials say due to a water line and fire hydrant repair, the City of West Columbia, water will be turned off on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, from 9:00 AM until 4:00…
