Chief Scott on Five Points Violence: “This is an extreme concern.”
Five Points merchants and officials are looking to the Columbia Police Department for help as crime seems to be escalating in the area.
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Sharpton Visits SC, Blasts Voter ID
As the U.S. Justice Department decides whether South Carolina’s proposed Voter ID law is discriminatory, several rallies across the country are taking place to get minorites registered to vote, including here at home.
SC sheriff gets zapped by stun gun for good cause
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott raised an additional $2,000 for charity by getting shocked by a stun gun for two seconds.
Columbia Police Investigate Weekend Assaults
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is investigating two assaults that happened over the weekend in Five Points.
Consumer Confidence Is Up, Survey Says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A recent survey shows consumer confidence jumped this month, bolstered by a brighter job outlook.
Over 80 Jobs Coming to Richland County
Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — McEntire Produce Inc. announced it is expanding its operations in Richland County, a move that will create 85 new jobs.
SC’s SAT scores fall again, passing AP scores up
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s graduating seniors posted lower scores on the SAT college entrance exam for the fourth consecutive year.
SC counties along Savannah River remain very dry
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Counties along the Savannah River remain seriously dry, despite summer rains that improved drought conditions elsewhere in the state.
Police: Burglar Caught Red-handed
A burglar is caught in the act at a Lexington County home.
SC’s Haley Speaks at Women for Romney Event in NC
South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has made her second trip to North Carolina in less than a week, this time to help Mitt Romney and urge women to focus on economic issues in the presidential election.
