VIDEO: Roads Bill Being Blocked in Senate
A filibuster continued on the Senate floor Thursday to prevent a vote on the roads bill.
On Thursday, the debate over the roads bill continued in the Senate
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SC Farmers get aid after Historic Flooding damages crops
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina farmers are getting aid after October’s historic flooding damaged crops across the state. Thursday SCE&G announced a donation of $25,000 towards a new initiative called “Plant it Forward South Carolina” The organizations helps South Carolina farmers who suffered loss from the floods. The donation by SCE&G will provide money to cover a portion of seed…
WATCH: Full Midday Forecast for Feb. 25
Watch ABC Columbia’s Full Midday Forecast for Feb. 25 with meteorologist Jonathan Kennedy.
Coroner IDs Man in Lexington Co. Murder
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The man killed in the Valentine’s Day murder in Lexington County has been identified. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Arturo Bravo Santos, 28, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Restaurant owner 49-year-old Gregorio Leon, is accused of shooting Santos at the Park & Ride facility located at 105 Corley Mill Road. According to…
Tip Leads to Arrest of Suspect Wanted for Armed Robbery
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said citizen’s tips lead to the arrest of a female suspect wanted for armed robbery Wednesday night. Kayla Moore, 17, was taken in to custody at her home a few hours after she allegedly robbed the Little Caesars Pizza located at 7840 Garners Ferry Road. Authorities say that at 1:30…
SC State Museum Wins Top award for Travel & Tourism
COLUMBIA, SC. (WOLO) — The South Carolina State Museum was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Cup Award, South Carolina’s top award for travel and tourism. The State Museum had an estimated $22 million economic tourism impact on South Carolina. To see the State Museum’s Governor’s Cup Award Submission, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: South Carolina Museum, Travel and Tourism
Police: Suspect Sought in Theft of TV, Tablet
Victor Cornish RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A suspect is wanted for burglary after he allegedly kicked in the back door of a home and stole electronics. Officials say 24-year-old Victor Cornish broke in to a home in the 6500 block of Frost Avenue on Jan 14. and stole a flat screen television and a Samsung tablet. The items were…
Richland Co. Deputies Seek Information in Twin Lakes Rd Incident
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County deputies responded to a shots fired call on Wednesday night and are asking for the community’s help in identifying who’s responsible. Authorities say deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 block of Twin Lakes Road around 8:30 p.m. Deputies found two vehicles at the residence and a neighbors vehicle that were struck by the…
Watch: Thursday Around Town Happenings
(WOLO) Columbia,S.C., — Headed to the Capital City and looking for something to do? Here are a few events that may help you give back and enjoy some entertainment at the same time. Check out the Thursday Around Town Happenings. Categories: Events, Events, Local News Tags: homelessness, Morning Menu, talent show, tapps art center
WATCH: Wild Wind Whips Across the Midlands
Strong wind downed trees and power lines and caused big swells at Lake Murray
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Wednesday’s severe weather was mostly felt through wild wind that whipped across the Midlands, downing trees, causing thousands of power outages and big waves at Lake Murray. ABC Columbia Chief Meteorologist John Farley said gusts at the lake reached up to 56 miles per hour. The hard hitting winds, leaving about 20,000 SCE&G customers in the…
