COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Nearly two years after South Carolina lawmakers promised to publicly display the final Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds, the banner still sits in a box in a museum. That’s because the Legislature hasn’t provided any money for a new display. Allen Robeson is executive director of the State Museum’s Confederate Relic Room. He initially requested…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Family and friends are remembering the life of a Lexington man who they say died doing one of the things he loved to do. An overflow of tributes filled timelines on social media Thursday after Lexington coroners announced John Flanagan died after being struck by a van during his morning jog Wednesday. Authorities said the 38-year-old father…
The massive partnership will give students of the University of South Carolina more advanced technology and machinery. “We have to make sure we have a tech-savvy, highly capable workforce that can come into those environments and hit the ground running with new ideas and new brainpower,” Raj Batra, Siemens President of Digital Factory Division, said. The Dean of the College…
The victim who died as a result of a swimming incident in the Congaree River on Sunday morning has been identified.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is the first in South Carolina to commit to 100% clean energy. City council voted to approve the resolution, which establishes a community wide goal of having 100% clean and renewable energy by the year 2036. Columbia is the 36th city in the U.S. to make the commitment for renewable energy. Categories: Local News,…
Two Lexington County teens face numerous charges related to a series of crimes this week.
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be aware of a phone scam.
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – After a year full of renovations, the Blythewood location of Richland Library is set to open Thursday morning. Library staff is holding a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, but the doors will stay open until 8 p.m. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal visited the branch for a preview of what community members…
The City of Columbia becomes the 36th City to opt for clean energy.
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…
