SC Testimony Ends in 69-Year-Old Woman’s Murder Trial
YORK, S.C. (AP) _ A jury is preparing to hear closing arguments in the case of a 69-year-old Gaffney woman charged with murder in the death of her boyfriend.
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24-Hour Homeless Shelter Opens by Month’s End
The homeless shelter that usually operates during the evenings, only, five months out of the year, will operate seven months out of the year, 24 horus a day, seven days a week, as city of Columbia officials seek to handle homelessness like never before.
Inmate Suicides in South Carolina Prisons
Since 2000, data from the state Department of Corrections shows 38 inmates have committed suicide.
Anti Violence Rally And Vigil
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Helping young people make better decisions, that’s the intent of a rally in Columbia tomorrow evening.
Local Spaghetti Company Give to Schools
This video is no longer available. (WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C., — It’s one of the most popular brand of Spaghetti and it’s made right here in Columbia. While you may have passed in it an aisle or served it up for dinner, for the 3rd year in a row The Mueller’s Pasta Plant is cooking up a way to help South…
Grammy winner Bill Harley tells stories at USC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A two-time Grammy award-winning singer and story teller who weaves tales of childhood and family life is scheduled to perform at the University of South Carolina. Spokeswoman Megan Sexton says the performance by Bill Harley is set for 7 p.m. at Rutledge Chapel. Harley is the author of “Monsters In The Bathroom,” ”50 Ways To Fool…
DJJ doing community service across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Department of Juvenile Justice is launching a three-day community service effort in South Carolina. Starting Thursday, DJJ says its youth and staff are teaming up with community partners and volunteers for various projects around the state. Organizers say they expect hundreds of volunteers to help refurbish buildings, organize food pantries and spruce up gardens. This…
Teen dies alone after giving birth in SC dorm room
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) âone space€one space” Authorities say a 19-year-old Benedict College student bled to death after delivering a stillborn baby alone in her dorm room. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said the student was found dead Tuesday night, but the delivery likely happened about three days before. Watts says the woman likely would have survived if she sought medical…
Homelessness Public Forum ‘Critical’
Columbia City Councilman Cameron Runyan is hosting the first of several forums scheduled to provide education and enlightenment on the attempt to curb the ongoing homelessness issue in the Capitol City.
Haley scheduled to announce latest Cabinet pick
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is slated to announce a Cabinet appointment. The governor plans to reveal her latest agency appointment at a news conference at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. A news release from Haley’s office didn’t say which agency she was going to discuss, but Department of Corrections Chief Bill Byars announced last month that he…
