Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump riding high off big victories in New Hampshire. But, can that momentum carry the candidates through the first in the South? According to Charles Bierbauer Dean of USC’s College of Journalism, the New Hampshire results have implications for each candidate. Bierbauer tells ABC Columbia, “Trump’s win in New Hampshire makes…
BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. (AP) _ A State Law Enforcement Division investigation concludes that two Spartanburg County sheriff’s deputies were justified in shooting a man while trying to serve a search warrant at his home. The Herald-Journal of Spartanburg reports that the result of the seven-month investigation has been turned over to the local prosecutor. Authorities say that 28-year-old Phillip Michael…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– The leader of South Carolina’s road agency is warning unless the state starts putting money into repairing roads soon, it will end up costing much more to rebuild them. State Department of Transportation Secretary Christy Hall says workers on simple resurfacing project recently on Interstate 85 in Spartanburg discovered the highway deteriorated so badly it had to…
The South Carolina State Election Commission provides an inside look at prep work for the First in the South Primary.
The Department of Justice is looking to close the doors on three Liberty Tax offices
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_Voters in New Hampshire make their choice for the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. Donald Trump no longer looking like a political rookie. Trump wins with 34%. A surprise second place finish John Kasich with 16%. Battling for the Establishment Vote and third place, Ted Cruz with 12% and Jeb Bush with 11%. On the Democratic side.. Bernie…
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) – Inmates at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville are collaborating with an NYC-based chamber ensemble to compose original songs. This week, Decoda is collaborating with about 40 inmates from the “Better Living Incentive Community,” or BLIC. This is the program’s third year at Lee. S.C. Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling says this type of program is…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Thousands of South Carolina residents rallied at the state house Tuesday afternoon as part of Franklin Graham’s ‘Decision America Tour.’ During the rally, the crowd joined in song and prayer together to hear Graham’s message. “We’re here today because we see that our nation is in trouble, it’s in serious trouble,” said Graham. Graham’s stop in…
Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the AME Church, is featured on a forever stamp Credit: USPS COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — During Allen University’s 146th Founder’s Day, school officials and clergy unveiled the commemorative stamp in honor of the founder of the A.M.E. Church. Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and it’s first bishop, was selected to be featured on…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are requesting the community’s help as they search for a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, deputies responded to the scene of a shooting at Jade Tree Road and Auburn Leaf Drive, authorities say. The victim was a passenger in a vehicle when shots…
