COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Legislators are advancing a proposal aimed at shoring up South Carolina’s pension system for current employees. But they warn additional fixes are coming that may drastically alter benefits offered to future employees. A House panel advanced a bill Tuesday that increases employers’ contribution rates by 7 percentage points over the next six years, requiring them to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-After 16 months of living in the aftermath of the October flood some Richland County homeowners are taxing themselves to have their private dam fixed. It’s been a long time coming but the wait is finally over for residents who live by the Rockyford Lake Dam, which is one of the many destroyed during the historic October 2015 flood….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Lawyers for a white former South Carolina police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man running away from a traffic stop are seeking dismissal of his federal charges. The request filed Monday by attorneys for Michael Slager contends that forcing the former officer to defend himself against simultaneous state and federal charges in the death…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A new center at USC is dedicated to making sure students of every background have equal opportunities to learn in the classroom. Some students may find it difficult to relate to subjects being taught in school. Dr. Gloria Boutté of USC says the Center for Education and Equity of African American students may bring solutions. “Our is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday pastors from across the state gathered at the State House for the first “Pastor’s Day at the State House” event. Dozens of pastors started the day at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry Building before heading to talk with Lawmakers. Organizers say their goal was to connect with lawmakers and offer spiritual support. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was…
The Sumter County’s Sheriff’s Office will give an update on the case of missing woman.
Mazda is recalling about 174,000 small cars in the U.S. because the seats can change angles suddenly, making the vehicles hard to drive.
Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure on Two Notch Road Tuesday morning.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday pastors from across the state will gather at the State House for the first “Pastor’s Day at the State House” event. Over 150 pastors are scheduled to be in attendance. According to organizers, the event will begin at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry Building (819 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201) with a private program featuring presentations from…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- ‘Love thy neighbor’ is the old saying being brought to life by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Ahead of Valentine’s day sheriff’s deputies decided to spread love Monday evening by giving back to the community. Deputies handed out 40 free Chick-Fil-A gift cards to residents who live on Aster Street and Aster Court. Officers said this is a…
