(ABC News) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley threw her support behind presidential hopeful Marco Rubio Wednesday, ahead of the state’s Republican primary Saturday -– the jewel in the crown of Rubio’s Palmetto State endorsements. Haley’s nod could be a big boost for Rubio. But other campaigns are putting their own spin on it, suggesting the endorsement could be a double-edged…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– The Senate has unanimously approved giving Leroy Smith another four-year term running the South Carolina’s Department of Public Safety. Senators took a few minutes away from a filibuster on road funding Wednesday to give Smith a second term leading the agency that oversees the highway patrol, Transport Police and the Bureau of Protective Services, which protects Statehouse…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO) — One Lexington County deputy injured in a crash Wednesday remains hospitalized. Three deputies were injured after they struck each other responding to a burglary. A spokesperson for the sheriff’s department says the accident took place around 9pm at the intersection of Platt Springs Rd. and Old Orangeburg Rd. in Red Bank. Investigators say all two of the…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Firefighters say an elderly couple were taken to an area hospital Wednesday night after a house fire near 277. Investigators with the Columbia Fire Department say at around 7:30 firefighters responded to a home on Redwood Ct. Firefighter say the home is a total loss. The cause is unknown at this time. Categories: News, Richland
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_People in need will have more access to free dental and eye care in the Midlands. The United Way announced it is expanding its clinic at the Richland County Health Department by more than five thousand feet. Categories: Local News Tags: Alicia Barnes, Richland County, United Way
Chapin, S.C. (ABC News)–Gov. Nikki Haley threw her support behind presidential candidate Marco Rubio Wednesday ahead of the GOP primary this weekend. “I wanted somebody with fight. I wanted somebody with passion. I wanted somebody that had conviction to do the right thing, but I wanted somebody humble enough that remembers that you work for all the people,” she said…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Sumter are looking for a teen who hasn’t been heard from in more than a week. Investigators say Dominique McCray left his home after an argument with his mother on January 31st. According to police he reached out to his father on February 6th but his location is still unknown. If you have any information…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Its been five months since the body of Charles Kusko was discovered inside his home here on Budon Court. His two daughters are determined to find answers, so they’re chipping in the only way they know how. Kusko’s daughter Laurin Barnes says, “Its been the most difficult five months of our lives.” Columbia Police found Kusko’s body…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — This week, ABC Columbia will be profiling each GOP candidate ahead of Saturday’s first in the south primary. Several polls show Donald Trump’s lead across the nation and in South Carolina strengthening. The most recent CNN poll shows Trump ahead of Ted Cruz by 16 points in the Palmetto State. An unexpected candidate, billionaire and…
Sen. Lindsey Graham applauds on stage at the start of the Republican presidential candidate debate at The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 15, 2015. | Donald Trump participates in a CBS News GOP Debate, Feb. 13, 2016 in Greenville, South Carolina. Bloomberg/Getty Images (ABC News) — Donald Trump hurled a barrage of insults at former Republican presidential candidate Lindsey Graham…
