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Attorney for Suspended State Senator Asks Judge to Dismiss Misconduct Case
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The attorney for a South Carolina Senator accused of pocketing more than $130k is asking a Judge to dismiss the indictments. State Senator John Courson has been suspended since March. He is accused of using campaign donations for personal expenses and misconduct in office. His attorney argues that Solicitor David Pascoe, the special prosecutor investigating corruption…
State Fair Turns Into ‘Camel Kingdom,’ Big Hit With Fair Visitors
It’s no mirage. Those are real camels enjoying the Famously Hot city.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Thirteen Dromadaire Camels are in the middle of the State Fair. All the way from the Canary Islands, these rare snow-white and spotted camels are stealing the show. “These guys are 6 years old, as you can see they love attention. They know when the camera’s rolling, you can pet them if you want,”…
Sumter Searches for Graffiti Suspects
Sumter Police Continue searching for several suspects they say vandalized a church with satanic graffiti.
Midlands Fire Departments Celebrate Fire Prevention with Parade
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Sirens at full blast…Fire trucks rolled down Main Street in Downtown Columbia Thursday for the Fire Prevention Parade. This is the 20th year that fire departments from around the Midlands put on their finest for the Fire Safety week parade, part of Fire Prevention Safety week. Fire Prevention week will also continue Friday. The Columbia Fire Department…
SC State Fair Hosts Lunch Promotion
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Are you ready for a corn dog? The South Carolina State Fair is hosting a Lunch Promotion with an offer for anyone who wants to grab a bite to eat or check out the fair. Between Noon and 2pm each weekday, you can enter the fair with $10 cash for an admission ticket and receive a $10 refund…
Lawmakers Call for Independent Study of Santee Cooper’s Value
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The debate over what to do about the V.C. Summer nuclear failure continues as the retiring president of Santee Cooper sat before senators Wednesday. A big topic of discussion right now is what should happen to the company going forward. As a state entity, the General Assembly has the responsibility of selling Santee Cooper, but before they…
SC State Fair Draws Thousands on Opening Day
COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)- Funnel cake, Ferris wheels and food are just some of the reasons to hit the state fair this week. The South Carolina State Fair welcomed 31,821 guests on opening day, Wednesday, Oct. 11, with a special $1 gate admission. Country artists Brothers Osborne entertained guests in the Pepsi Grandstand, while the fair kicked off the first of 12…
One Man Shot “Multiple Times” in Richland Co. Drive-by
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Richland County deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting in the northeast part of the county. Deputies say around 10:30 Tuesdsay (10/10) night someone fired shots into a home on Summit Terrace Drive. Investigators say one man was shot several times, but they believe the injuries were non-life threatening. If you have any information on this…
Condtion Update for Hospitalized Fort Jackson Soldiers
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Officials have updated the conditions of some of the soldiers injured in last Friday’s (10/6) incident at Fort Jackson. A spokesperson for Palmetto Health Richland says two soldiers remain hospitalized, one in serious condition. A spokesperson for Fort Jackson says says two soldiers were killed and six were injured Friday after they were hit by a…
