Columbia Votes for Clean Energy
The City of Columbia becomes the 36th City to opt for clean energy.
Local News
Governor McMaster Set to Attend Announcement at Univ. of South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster will participate in a special announcement with University of South Carolina and Siemens officials. According to University officials, Siemens Corporation will announce a strategic partnership with the University of South Carolina to help prepare the workforce necessary to take advantage of the manufacturing resurgence in the United States. The event will take place at 10am at…
Governor McMaster Signs Industrial Hemp Bill into Law
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the stroke of a pen Wednesday, Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill into law that legalizes Hemp, for research purposes only. Hemp is a similar plant to marijuana but does not have the same levels of the chemical THC. Industrial hemp is grown all over the world for food, oil and fiber. Categories: Local News, Politics,…
Deputies: Woman Arrested, Accused of Placing Skimmers on ATM Machines
Midlands Man Removes Skimmer After Hearing About the Devices From Media
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Sheriff Leon Lott said Denisa Bonculesco of Romania was arrested in connection to a string of ATM thefts using a card skimmer. Bonculesco was captured on surveillance at First Citizens Bank on Rosewood Drive last June. “Over $32,000 was stolen just in a short period of time that the skimmer was on. We were able to get…
CAE Goes Green With New Solar Panel Farm
CAE turns unused land into a money saver.
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Even in the cloudy and rainy weather, Columbia Metropolitan Airport celebrated turning five acres of land into the first solar farm at an airport in the state of South Carolina. CAE dedicated $60 million to implement environmentally-friendly projects as a part of their Enhanced Construction Opportunities Program. Wednesday, they unveiled their latest undertaking– a 4,320 solar…
Two Richland Library Locations Closing for Renovations
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Bookworms listen up, two Richland County Library locations are closing temporarily for renovations. The Northeast Location at 7490 Parklane Road and the Wheatley location at 931 Woodrow Street will close Saturday, July 1. The libraries will undergo extensive renovations as part of a bond referendum. Both projects are expected to last 12-18 months. Categories: Local News, News…
Suspect sought in burglary of W. Beltine used car dealership
A suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department for rummaging through a used car dealership in the early morning hours of March 13.
Coroner: Man struck by vehicle while walking in roadway
The Lexington County Coroner has released the name of the man who was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle on US 178 near Batesburg-Leesville.
Wednesday Headlines
Here’s a Good Morning Columbia News Update for Monday June 12st
Governor McMaster to Hold Bill Signing at State Farmer’s Market
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster is set for a bill signing this morning at 9:30am. The Governor’s office says McMaster will hold a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for H.3559, Industrial Hemp Cultivation Bill, at the South Carolina State Farmer’s Market, 3483 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia, S.C. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: McMaster
