SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – A new proposal aims to prevent people who buy computers in South Carolina from accessing porn online. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports (http://bit.ly/2gP6dv6) a bill from state Rep. Bill Chumley would require sellers to install digital blocking capabilities on computers and other devices that access the internet to prevent the viewing of obscene content. The bill…
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A driver was killed Sunday morning after crashing into a home in Aiken County. Troopers said the driver of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro was traveling northbound on Ascauga Lake Road at 7:22 a.m. when the car left the right side of the road way. The car hit a road sign, went through a fence ,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– Conservatives and progressives are gathering to urge South Carolina’s electors not to cast their votes for Donald Trump this week. Organizers say groups planned to gather at the South Carolina Statehouse Sunday afternoon for a vigil urging electors to vote their conscience. South Carolina’s Electoral College members meet Monday morning to officially cast their ballots in the…
SUMTER, SC ( WOLO)– Sumter Police are investigating a single-vehicle accident in which two people were killed and another person injured. Police and Sumter Fire Department officials responded to a crash involving a 1995 Nissan Maxima that veered off the roadway and crashed at about 6:30 a.m. Sunday on Guignard Drive, just south of Liberty Street, Sumter spokeswoman, Tonyia McGirt said….
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO)- One person was killed after their vehicle overturned and they were ejected in Lexington County Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating the fatal wreck that happened at 9:38p.m. on Dogwood road near Fish Hatchery Road. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher said John G. Thornton, 29, of West Columbia, was killed when his 2004…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a day of celebration form some Columbia kids. On Saturday dozens of children got to celebrate holiday traditions from around the world at EdVenture’s annual Festivals of Sharing. Children has a chance to experience the festivities from around the world through performance, hands-on activities and story time. Some of the cultures represented at the festival…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriffs Department deputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 400 block of saddle trail road in reference to a civil disturbance after 8 p.m. Deputies said once they questioned the victim they were told the incident happened in the 300 block of Saddle Trail road, where…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the female African elephants has died at the Riverbanks Zoo Saturday morning. The Zoo’s veterinary staff made the difficult decision to euthanize 44-year-old Petunia on Saturday because of deteriorating health, Riverbanks Zoo said in a statement released Saturday evening. When staff arrived Saturday morning she was found unable to stand. “Euthanasia was necessary because of…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle collision that left a Winnsboro County man dead. Troopers said the crash happened Saturday morning on I-77 N at mile marker 20, Columbia. Troopers said Renardo Q. Wood,29, was driving his 2006 Honda Accord northbound on Interstate 77 when the vehicle ran off the right side…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Carolina Congressman Mike Mulvaney, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to the Associated Press. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday. If confirmed by the senate Mulvaney would manage the White House’s annual proposed budget, program and polices. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the…
