Breakfast, gospel fest mark MLK Day events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Several events in Columbia are honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the University of South Carolina campus.
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Security Guard leaves Gun In School Bathroom
A security officer is feeling the heat after he’s accused of leaving his unloaded firearm in a Michigan School Restroom.
Django Dolls
(WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. Action figures from the controversial movie “Django Unchained” have official been discontinued after several African American groups called for the toys to be boycotted. The movie takes place during slavery and depicts some of the main characters as slaves. One of the toys even has a noose around his neck. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Brazen Attack
This video is no longer available. (WOLO) COLUMBIA, S.C. The leader of Bulgaria is attacked while speaking to a crown at a national conference. You can see the gunman rush the stage and point the gun at Ahmed Dohgan as he is addressing the crowd. Witnesses say the gas pistol misfired giving guards time to wrestle the suspect to the…
SC Medicaid director touts agency savings
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Medicaid director says his agency’s savings initiatives are allowing tens of millions of dollars to be spent on the state’s many other needs.
SC Restaurant Week Continues through the Weekend
The time is almost up to treat yourself to a nice meal that you don’t have to prepare in the kitchen.
3 people disappear on trip from SC to Louisiana
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police are asking authorities across the Southeast to help them look for three people missing for more than a week.
Snow possible across northern SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The National Weather Service says snow is expected across northern South Carolina.
Upstate Sheriff Pleads Guilty to Misconduct
County Sheriff Charles Goodwin has pleaded guilty to misconduct in office.
Goodwin entered the plea in Greenville on Friday.
Unemployment Up, Volunteerism May Help
South Carolina’s unemployment rate has gone up for the first time in months. However, officials with the State Department of Employment and Workforce encourage volunteerism as a possible way to find gainful employment.
