Local Law Enforcement Agencies Plan to Increase Patrols For New Years
While a lot of people are heading out to celebrate the start of the new year, law enforcement across the state will be out in full force in an effort to keep the roads safe.
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A Lizard’s Thicket New Year
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Workers at lizard’s thicket will be busy tomorrow.
They’ll serve up thousands of collard greens, black eyed peas and pork chops on new year’s day.
Amateur SC gold miner dies among toxic chemicals
LAURENS, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the body of an amateur gold miner was found in a Laurens County home among toxic chemicals that could be explosive.
Police: 3-year-old boy dies from abuse in Newberry
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say the mother of a 3-year-old boy and her live-in boyfriend have been charged with homicide by child abuse after the toddler died from head injuries.
Watch the ball drop in Times Square on ABC Columbia
Close to a million people will be packing Times Square for the annual ball drop.
Famously Hot New Year’s Celebration
If you’re looking to spend New Year’s Eve in Downtown Columbia, you may need to bundle up, but regardless, the celebration will still be Famously Hot.
List of area cab companies for NYE
If you plan on drinking, be sure to have a way home – whether it’s a designated driver or cab service.
Homeless man shot to death in Columbia suburb
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a homeless man has been shot to death on a road in a Columbia suburb.
Orangeburg outdoor wood company to add 60 jobs
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg company that makes wood used in outdoor products like decks, fences and utility poles says it is growing and adding 60 jobs over five years.
Metts Makes a Second Plea
Former Sheriff James Metts makes his second appearance in court for a plea deal.
