COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There was a large crowd inside the State House Tuesday (2/13) calling for the state to move toward clean energy sources like solar, wind, and geo-thermal. Lawmakers were joined by several community groups including the Sierra Club. Supporters say it is a logical next step that could save South Carolinians money. According to the South Carolina…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Law enforcement officers are trained to respond when others need help, but may sometimes are reluctant to ask for help themselves. Tuesday, Richland County deputies learned more about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and how to spot the warning signs in their fellow officers. “Until we can get to a point where we can ask those…
Look no more for that perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Turns out Chocolate may be a better for your sweetheart than initially thought.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Trump Administration proposed an offshore plan to obtain oil by drilling in the ocean, which could include drilling off our coast here in South Carolina. Many made their way from our coast to the state house to explain why they feel the plan will do more harm than good. Though many of the ralliers came from…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The FBI says a man wanted in a series of sexual assaults in California may be in the Midlands. This afternoon the bureau’s Columbia field office tweeted out a picture of Greg Carlson. They say he is wanted in connection with multiple sexual assaults in Los Angeles. If you see Carlson or know where he is call police….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster has signed a bill that he says will protect manufacturers from “nuisance lawsuits” by neighbors upset with the practices of nearby businesses. McMaster said Tuesday at a ceremony that the new law is important to show businesses looking to create jobs in South Carolina that the state will protect them from unnecessary legal…
Photo Courtesy:ahs.lex2.org UPDATE (5:00 p.m.) – The Lexington School District Two revealed that Diimler was terminated by the Board of Trustees after the district’s investigation into allegations that she might be involved in an unprofessional relationship with a student. According to a news release sent Tuesday (2/13), during that investigation, the district became aware of facts indicating the possibility of…
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO)–Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Phil Noble is on the campaign trail. On Monday night, Noble spoke at the Ballentine-Irmo-Chapin Democrats and Progressives meeting at El Pablano restaurant on Dutch Fork Road in Chapin. The candidate says he believes there is a lot of cleaning up to do at the State House. Noble will be among the SC Candidates for…
A special Final Four ring ceremony will take place at halftime of the Auburn/USC game Saturday for former Gamecocks PJ Dozier, Duane Notice and Sindarius Thornwell, who will all be in attendance.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– At the State House Tuesday, a large crowd of protesters rallied against Off Shore Drilling legislation. Among those in attendance, at the State House, was South Carolina Congressman Mark Sanford. Those on hand at the rally could be heard chanting “Do you want to see oil rigs off the coast of South Carolina?” The protesters are opposed…
