President Biden in Poland for final stop on trip to Europe
President Joe Biden is in Poland today, the final stop on his four day trip, and is expected to witness firsthand the humanitarian crisis unfolding as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Key Dem Manchin says he’ll back Jackson for Supreme Court
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin has announced his intention to support the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, pushing her one step closer to confirmation.
SC Senate debates private school choice for poorer students
The South Carolina Senate is debating a bill that would give some poorer or disabled students money so they could pick a private school or public school outside their district.
DHEC: Increase in WIC Program benefit extended through September
DHEC says the South Carolina Women, Infants and Children Program’s temporary cash value benefit increases for fruit and vegetable purchases are extending through the end of September.
Garth Brooks returns to the Carolinas in July
Tyler Ryan speaks with Country Superstar Garth Brooks about touring, influences, and rock & roll
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – When you think about Country Music Royalty, many names may come to mind – George Strait, Hank Williams Jr., Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Alan Jackson, and of course, Garth Brooks. Hailing from Oklahoma, Garth headed to Nashville in the late 1980’s, and by 1989, had a record, named Garth Brooks, of course, that topped at number…
USC students react to new men’s basketball coaching hire
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Thursday, the University of South Carolina announced Lamont Paris as the basketball program’s 33rd head coach in program history. The former Chattanooga head coach replaces Frank Martin, who led the Gamecocks to a first Final Four appearance. “I thought we had a solid year. There were a few games I think we should have won. I…
BUILDING BETTER COMMUNITIES: Local organization announces ambassador program to help combat recent rise in violence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff’s Department reported a rise in shootings last year in the county. This year’s amount of gun violence has the mayor and other leaders in the community concerned as well. A local organization is partnering with other resources to try to tackle the issue. It hosted a press conference with other community partners Thursday…
Some states stepping in to ease pain at the gas pump
On the national front, some states are stepping in to help drivers facing steep gas prices.
CPD: Man arrested in connection with multiple shoplifting incidents dating back to September 2021
The Columbia Police Department says a man has been arrested in connection with multiple shoplifting incidents at the Walmart on Garners Ferry Road. During one of these incidents, police say he is accused of stealing firearms.
Gas prices in SC slowly falling
Prices at the pump are slowly falling in the Palmetto State.
