Tips for Good Sleeping Habits
ABC NEWS– In this Medical Minute Dr. Timothy Johnson takes a look at healthy sleeping habits and tips to help you get some rest. Categories: Local News, News, State
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SC Disturbing Schools Lawsuit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Federal authorities have weighed in on a lawsuit challenging South Carolina’s “disturbing schools” law, arguing that the vague statute ends up disproportionately landing minority students and those with disabilities in juvenile jails. The filing in federal court this week is connected to a controversial 2015 cellphone video of a South Carolina high school student being snatched…
SC Woman Accused of Scamming $11 Million from IRS
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Federal prosecutors say a 46-year-old Greenville County woman faces up to three years in prison for trying to scam $11 million from the IRS. Acting U.S. Attorney Beth Drake said Wednesday that Stephanie Meyer of Simpsonville pleaded guilty to interfering with Internal Revenue laws. Categories: Local News, News, State
Judge: Dylann Roof Trial Set for December 7
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Federal Judge Richard Gergel announced Thursday that opening statements in the Dylann Roof trial will begin Wednesday, December 7. Jury selection continued Thursday ahead of the opening statements in the death penalty trial. Roof has chosen to represent himself. Roof is accused of shooting and killing nine black church members at Emanuel AME back in June of 2015…
John Farley at the Governor’s Carolighting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley took to the grounds of the State House as the 50th annual SC Governor’s Carolighting got underway Thursday Night. Choirs, bells, and entertainment were all on hand as South Carolina officially welcomes the holiday season from the State House. Categories: Local News, News, State
Deputies: Man Charged with Cruelty After Child Hit with Ruler
Deputies say a 50-year-old man is behind bars and is charged with cruelty to children after hitting his son with a wooden ruler.
Trio Caught on Camera Shoplifting from Two Notch Road Macy’s
Three suspects are wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department after authorities say surveillance video caught them stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Two Notch Road department store.
CPD: Body Found Inside Car Trunk, Suspect Arreste
According to officials with the Columbia Police Department a tip lead investigator to the discovery of a body has in the trunk of a car in the 1200 block of East Muller Avenue.
Concert to Benefit Toys for Tots
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A concert benefiting Toys for Tots will be held Sunday, December 4, at Music Farm Columbia. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and pay $5 at the door, or pay $15 without a toy. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. Watch the video to hear what local bands will be performing…
Haley: $64M Needed to Cover State’s Matthew Damage
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley plans to seek about $64 million in next year’s budget to cover damage to the state from Hurricane Matthew not covered by federal emergency aid.
