COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A bill allowing adults to carry a gun in South Carolina without a permit is advancing in the House. A House subcommittee’s three Republicans voted for the bill Thursday with no discussion. The panel’s two Democrats were absent. Similar bills in this gun-friendly state have died repeatedly since at least 2011. Law enforcement officials have consistently…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A study released by backgroundchecks.org reports South Carolina as the fifth worst state in the country when it comes to driving under the influence. “Part of the reason is that certainly, when you look at other state’s laws, we definitely have a long way to go,” began MADD SC Program Director Steven Burritt. “For a state that…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Shandon restaurant will be the focus of an episode of “Ginormous Foods” on Food Network. The show came to Columbia at the beginning of March to shoot at “The Devine Cinnamon Roll Deli.” The show was was drawn to the cafe because of its 12 pound CinnaMonster cinnamon roll cake. Mother-son duo Jody and Rich Kreush…
Two people were killed in an early morning accident on Interstate 20 Thursday morning.
We have a list of a few events that are happening this weekend. Get out and about and enjoy some family friendly events.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- After losing their homes to the historic October Flood, neighbors in a Midlands community say they could be losing their privacy. This after a proposed greenway project could be developed close to their backyards. Residents who live along Gills Creek tell ABC Columbia news they moved there for the peace of mind and scenery that it offered. “It…
Gov. Henry McMaster suggests allowing the Department of Transportation to keep all the state gas taxes currently collected as a way to fix South Carolina’s crumbling roads.
Fire crews are on the scene of a structure fire on Mars Hill Drive.
A 53-year-old man already serving four life sentences for murder confessed to another murder that occurred in 1987.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The House narrowly rejected a bill barring local restrictions on plastic bags as coastal Republicans argued the state shouldn’t dictate what municipalities can or can’t do to protect sea life and the local economy. A 50-49 vote to continue the bill means the House can’t debate the legislation again until next year. The bill would have…
