Columbia, SC (WOLO) — City officials unveiled a new location that will let you get outside and enjoy some summer sights and sounds. This 20 acre Page Ellington park sits along bull street and gives residents a new place to enjoy the great outdoors and get moving. It is complete with running and walking trails, a dog park and even…
FILE Columbia, SC (Associated Press) — South Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill to let mental health professionals refuse to provide care that violates their religious beliefs. The legislation was introduced in response to a new ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors in Columbia, The state’s capital city. The bill’s sponsor is Josh Kimbrell, a Republican senator from Spartanburg. He…
(CNN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an increase in reports of a cardiac condition in young people who have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine. While a link between the two has not been confirmed, Mandy Gaither explains the condition and has more on what health experts have to say about it. Categories: Health, National News,…
Image: WPDE MARION, S.C. (AP) — Funeral arrangements are set for a 7-year-old boy who was mauled to death by dogs in South Carolina. According to the family, a viewing for Shamar Jackson will be held on June 23 beginning at 2 p.m. at the Bartells Funeral Home in Dillon, WMBF-TV reported. Funeral services are scheduled for the following day…
The new president of the Louisiana State University System will be paid a $725,000 annual salary under the terms of his five-year employment agreement. WilliamTate was provost at the University of South Carolina before being tapped to be LSU’s new leader.
The University of South Carolina is working to find a replacement for former President Bob Caslen. A spokesperson for the university says the search committee will meet virtually this Thursday morning.
Patricia Archie was driving home from work around 11:30 p.m. on June 6th when she was hit by a drunk driver. She recalls the moment it happened.
A Columbia mayoral candidate picked up a couple of endorsements this morning. Gun violence and justice reform leaders Perry Bradley of Building Better Communities and Major Melvin Wittenburg announced their support for Sam Johnson today.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs your help solving a cold case. Saturday marked 20 years since 25-year-old Shelton Sanders went missing. Officials say while Shelton’s car was found in the search, his remains were never found.
South Carolina’s nearly $11 billion budget has been sent to the governor’s desk as lawmakers cut close the deadline to get the spending plan in place before it begins July 1. There is something for almost everyone in the budget, including raises for most state employees, teachers and law enforcement officers.
