Budget debate begins this week in South Carolina House
South Carolina House members are getting ready to debate the state’s nearly $10 billion spending plan for next year. The budget debate begins Monday with some routine votes.
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Columbia man sentenced to over eight years in prison after pleading guilty to firearm charge
According to Acting United States Attorney M. Rhett DeHart, a Columbia man was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a firearm charge.
Police searching for car after Five Points hit and run
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are searching for a black Dodge Charger with blue LED headlights and a rear spoiler following a hit and run Saturday night on the 700 block of Harden St. Investigators say the car struck a pedestrian who remains hospitalized with serious injuries. Police say the car will likely have damage to the driver side headlight,…
AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages
By Maria Cheng and Lauran Neergaard
AstraZenaca says its’ COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths for all ages.
Wrong way driver killed in collision on U.S. Hwy. 301 in Orangeburg
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one driver died after driving in the wrong lane overnight and hitting a vehicle on U.S. Hwy. 301.
SC State Trooper charged with aggravated assault, fired from SCHP
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A South Carolina State Trooper was fired from his job Saturday after an assault against a man in Lexington. An incident report from Lexington County Sheriff’s Deputies says it happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday at a home on Riglaw Circle. 27-year-old John Batista stopped at the home, after seeing a man in a driveway, and asked what he…
654 cases of COVID-19, 35 deaths in SC Sunday
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, DHEC announced 654 new cases of COVID-19, and 35 new deaths in South Carolina. The state has now reported a total of 459,417 cases of the virus, and 7,953 South Carolinians have died. Of the 20,445 most recent tests taken, DHEC reports 4.3% came back positive. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC
Have you checked your receipt? Reasons why your Grocery bill may be going up
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)– If you think your grocery bill is higher , you may be right. According to USDA data, food prices are the highest they’ve been in nearly ten years and they could increase more. ABC Columbia’s Lindsey Goodwin has more on why we’re seeing the price hike. One year into a crushing pandemic, and food prices…
City of Columbia Parks and Rec announce phased re-openings of parks, pools and more
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to play ball! The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department has announced it’s re-opening phase for City parks and amenities beginning May 3, 2021. The reopening includes community centers, neighborhood centers and the Drew Wellness Center. City officials say this also means youth sports can resume, but summer camp will still be postponed in…
DHEC reports 720 new Coronavirus cases and 9 deaths in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Saturday, reported 720 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. DHEC also reported an additional 9 confirmed deaths in South Carolina. State Health officials say the percentage positive was 4.9%. Per DHEC: Appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be made by people in Phase 1b. Visit http://scdhec.gov/vaxlocator or call…
