CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina state Rep. Peter McCoy is a former prosecutor who has handled dozens of drug cases. But seeing his daughter in pain is a reason he is working to have South Carolina legalize medical marijuana. The Post and Courier reports that the James Island Republican’s 5-year-old daughter suffers from a rare type of seizures known…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – About 7,500 students are moving into their campus dorms and housing this weekend, and streets around the University of South Carolina’s main campus in Columbia could be hard to navigate. University officials say the two-day move-in Sunday and Monday may tie up traffic around the living quarters on Greene, Barnwell, South Bull and Whaley Streets. Some residents…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— It’s back to court for a former police officer accused of shooting a man, as he ran from a traffic stop. A judge has delayed the case for Michael Slager until August 30. Slager is accused of fatally shooting Walter Scott in North Charleston. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Michael Slager, slager
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Funeral arrangements have been set for Lewis Simpkins, the River Bluff High School student who died last week after football practice. Visitation will be held at the Caughman Harman Funeral Home – Lexington Chapel on Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, August 15, at 1 p.m. at Word of…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting after a single family home, located on Stroman Street in Orangeburg County, was destroyed in a fire this evening. The Orangeburg Public Safety Fire Department responded to the blaze. The Red Cross is meeting the immediate needs of two adults by providing services including financial assistance for food, clothing, temporary lodging and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The school year kicking off Monday across South Carolina brings a new 10-point grading scale for high schoolers, impacting who qualifies for scholarships, sports, or just a passing grade. That means a 90 becomes an A; 80 is a B; 70 a C; and 60 passes. Previously, the thresholds were 93, 85, 77 and 70, respectively. State schools…
\ COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The doors have opened to the New Ronald McDonald House in Columbia. A ribbon cutting was held earlier in the week to let folks see the updated home away from home for so many families who have children receiving medical care in the Midlands. The location is off Colonial Drive, next to Palmetto Health. Categories: Local News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year when the parking lots start to fill up and the traffic becomes a little more congested downtown. We’re talking about the start of a new school year and move in time at the University of South Carolina. According to USC, 31,000 is the estimated student population on the Columbia campus. Move in…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–School Resource officers may soon get new training in Richland County. Recommendations for the change were prompted after a Spring Valley High School student was recorded being grabbed and tossed. The Department of Justice wants to implement policies to include cutting down on arresting students at school, training on bias-free policing and establishing a community program. Richland County…
