Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — In a press conference on Wednesday, dozens of South Carolina Sheriffs pledged to implement new policies to help tackle domestic violence. “We pledge to change the numbers here in South Carolina, but most importantly we pledge to save lives,” said Orangeburg Sheriff Leroy Ravenell. The pledge comes at the request of Governor Nikki Haley and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – According to the Columbia Police Department’s Twitter page, all lanes were cleared just before 6 p.m. Wednesday on I-126. Officers say a driver was reportedly driving aggressively & arguing with another driver moments before the crash. The man who was hurt was traveling west on I-26 near I-126. While changing lanes, the driver hit a concrete…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Veterans rallied at the State House Wednesday for the importance of the military. Music, guest speakers and information were on hand for those in attendance. Veterans putting the focus on the needs of South Carolina’s Military and Veterans. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crysty Vaughan, Veterans
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The state’s highest court says spouses of military members can practice law in South Carolina while serving here. In an order issued Wednesday, the state Supreme Court said that spouses of members of the military can receive limited certificates of admission to the state’s bar for up to five years. The court says the spouses must…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Attorney General Alan Wilson wants South Carolina’s highest court to dismiss a lawsuit from a local prosecutor he appointed to head up an investigation into legislative corruption. Wilson late Tuesday asked the state Supreme Court to throw out a legal challenge from Solicitor David Pascoe, whom he says became powerless when Wilson fired him last month….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to the Alzheimer’s Association 84,000 South Carolinians are living with Alzheimer’s, but this is only a small portion of those impacted. The association says 300,000 caregivers are struggling and sacrificing to care for their loved ones in the Palmetto State alone. The Sullivan family knows from firsthand experience the emotional and financial tolls of the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say they are investigating a suspicious death in Eastover. Authorities say that when deputies arrived at the boat launch at McCords Ferry Road and Two Rivers Road just before 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, they found the victim inside a vehicle. Details are limited at this time. Stay with ABC Columbia…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Here’s a look at news making headlines Wednesday morning. Out of the State House Veterans will rally from 10am-1pm Wednesday. Roads and construction funding will be up for debate at the State House. Lawmakers are working on a plan to fund projects. Also happening today at 2pm Governor Nikki Haley and Local Sheriff’s from across the area…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Tuesday, Newberry County district officials remembered their friend and colleague, Superintendent Bennie Bennett. Bennett was killed in a car accident Saturday night. In a press conference, several of Bennett’s colleagues said they will remember Bennett for his dedication to his students. “He was an advocate for his students,” said Jim Suber, Assistant Superintendent of…
File photo Beaufort County School District superintendent Jeff Moss listens to public comment at a Sept. 21 school board meeting in Beaufort. BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Ethics Commission has set an August hearing on a complaint filed against Beaufort County School superintendent Jeff Moss. Local media outlets report the complaint stems from Moss hiring his wife,…
