COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If your commute takes you near South Assembly street, you will need to find an alternate route. Columbia Police issued a Traffic alert: As you travel along the 600 block of South Assembly Street this week, be aware of digital signs alerting you to upcoming at CSX railroad maintenance. According to Columbia Police, crews will temporarily close…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are hitting the road, gas prices have dropped for 70 consecutive days. Experts say that is the second longest streak since 2005. Here in South Carolina, drivers are paying an average of $3.46 a gallon. The national average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped every single day since soaring to a record high…
The NCAA women’s basketball title game will be broadcast this season on ABC for the first time.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Fort Jackson will soon welcome a new commanding general. According to Fort officials, the Army Training Center and Fort Jackson will host a change of command ceremony Aug. 31 to welcome Brigadier General Jason E. Kelly as its new commanding general. Kelly will become the 53rd commanding general for Fort Jackson. Fort officials say Kelly will assume command from…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–According to Richland Co. Court officials charges against former Richland Co. Deputy Kyle Oliver were dropped Tuesday. Officials say the charges were dropped by Judge Phillip Newsome after the alleged victim did not appear in court. In August of 2020 Oliver was charged with 3rd degree assault and battery after body camera video was released showing him…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolinians are quitting their jobs at a near record pace. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce, more than 82,000 people quit their jobs in June. The agency says that’s one in every 27 people working in the state. That being said, the agency adds that the number of hires and job openings continue to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-One survey says some of the most and least equitable school districts in the state are right here in the Midlands. According to a survey by Wallethub.com, equity in education is defined by both high and low income students receiving the same funding per pupil based on the district’s income. Based on that criteria Wallethub says Kershaw Co….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Governor’s office announced that a manufacturer of modular design housing is planning a $30 million investment that will create 215 new jobs in South Carolina. Impact Housing Group plans to establish operations in Oconee County, according to officials. According to the Governor’s office, Impact Housing Group is a fully integrated, volumetric modular housing company that provides…
A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual battery of a 14 year old girl in Lexington county.
The Lexington Police Department needs help identifying a woman accused of assault.
