AP: SC Democrats walk out to protest restrictive abortion bill
Democratic members of the South Carolina House have walked out of the chamber to protest a bill that would ban nearly all abortions in the state.
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Sumter man accused of selling several stolen items to a pawn shop
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested on Tuesday, accused of selling several stolen items to a pawn shop.
AP: South Carolina vaccine relief bill headed to McMaster’s desk
South Carolina lawmakers have agreed to spend up to $208 million to bolster coronavirus vaccination efforts across the state.
LCSD: St. Matthews man charged with catalytic converter theft
According to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, a St. Matthews man was arrested on Saturday in connection with a catalytic converter theft.
CPD: Pedestrian hurt after a two vehicle collision on Garners Ferry Road
The Columbia Police Department says a pedestrian is seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Garners Ferry Road.
Mayor Steve Benjamin delivers his final ‘State of the City’ address
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Columbia, SC (WOLO) — As Columbia nears the one year mark since COVID-19 hit the Midlands Tuesday night outgoing Mayor Steve Benjamin gave his final State of the City address to a nearly empty City Council Chambers while streaming the address online due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Mayor reflected on his last 10 years in office after starting back…
If you think the Midlands are cold, ‘Take a Look at This’!
People around the country are bracing for yet another storm but there are some that are making the most of it
(CNN) — As much of the country is hunkering down for another round of snow, one homeowner in Pennsylvania is making a statement with a frozen tradition. Plus, an art teacher in the same state goes big with a marker with a creation that’s now breaking a world record. Jeremy Roth has the details in tonight’s Take a Look at…
Home invasion suspect dies after 82-year-old man fights back
JACKSON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities in South Carolina say a man accused of attacking an elderly couple in their home is dead after the 82-year-old husband fought back. The couple told the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office the man forced his way into their home in Jackson on Monday afternoon and attacked them with a knife. Authorities say the assailant cut…
COMET CEO apologizes for recent bus service issues
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Facing criticism over its bus service issues, the CEO of the COMET is apologizing for inconveniences. An apology letter from John Andoh was made public Tuesday night. In it he wrote the transportation agency is aware of the difficulties customers may have experienced with the COMET’s service delivery recently. Andoh said they are working to ensure…
Man clings to life after Kershaw County stabbing
Officials say a man is in serious condition after beinbg stabbed near Emerson Road Tuesday
Kershaw Co., SC (WOLO) — The Kershaw County Sheriff’s office is investigating a stabbing that has left one man clinging to life. Kerhsawn County authorities say the victim is listed in serious condition after they say they found him with injuries Tuesday near Emerson Road in Lugoff. Image: Kershaw Co. Sheriff’s Office Details are still developing at this hour about…
