South Carolina lawmakers mulls electric chair as only option for condemned
Some lawmakers are pushing to give SC an option to start executing prisoners again by giving them no choice but to go to the electric chair.
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Woman found dead in Spartanburg is missing woman from Charleston
A body found in Spartanburg Monday has been identified as a missing woman from Charleston, according to the Charleston Police Department.
No confirmed coronavirus cases in S.C. as of Monday; Governor tells people to “take it easy”
The Governor and his Public Health Emergency Plan Committee have protocols in place in case one is reported
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, public health officials are getting prepared in case someone comes down with the illness in South Carolina. As of Monday afternoon, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says there are no confirmed cases in the state. Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) quoted a hit song…
Local Living: Spring Craft show and Seinfeld in Columbia
Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the concerts and happenings in Local Living
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In our look at ‘Local Living’ it will soon look a lot like Spring, at least at the State Fairgrounds. This weekend the annual Craftsmen’s Spring Classic returns. The craft show will take place in both the Cantey and Goodman buildings. The show features southern artisans with work ranging from pottery and woodwork to ornaments and handmade jewelry….
Coronavirus impacting the stock market, but investors shouldn’t panic
The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears. Michael Oana, a certified retirement counselor, said this isn’t the first time a global sickness has impacted the stock market, and it probably won’t be the last. China is an important part of the global economy. It’s also the epicenter…
Gas Prices down in the Midlands, could continue to dip say experts
According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen 8.3 cents in the last week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are still dropping in South Carolina. According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen 8.3 cents in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.10 a gallon. Nationwide prices are much higher, with an average of $2.41 a gallon. According to a GasBuddy release, “As the spread…
SC Democratic Party says SC Presidential Primary drew record numbers
The South Carolina Democratic Party says this year's Presidential primary was record breaking
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Democratic Party says this year’s Presidential Primary was record breaking. According to the South Carolina Democratic Party, 539,020 Democrats and Independents voted in the First in the South Presidential Primary, Saturday. These numbers surpass the 2008 Presidential Primary, which held the previous record, by nearly 7,000 votes, say party officials. In a release, State…
Richland Co. deputies investigating attempted abduction
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies are looking for someone they say tried to abduct a 14 year old girl. Investigators say last Wednesday night after 10pm the girl was walking her dog on Heron Glen Rd. in Northeast Richland County. Deputies say a man jumped out from behind an air conditioner unit and tried to put her in a…
Gas leak shuts down part of N. Main St.
Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A gas leak shut down part of North Main St. Monday afternoon. Columbia Police say a crew working near the intersection of N. Main St. and Cook St. hit the gas line. Police say Columbia fire crews and Dominion Energy workers are on the scene to monitor and remedy the situation. Categories: Local News, News,…
AP: Police: Death of suspect in custody under investigation
The death of a person who died in police custody in South Carolina over the weekend is under investigation
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – The death of a person who died in police custody in South Carolina over the weekend is under investigation. News outlets report a suspect arrested after a domestic violence call became unresponsive Saturday while being taken to jail in Rock Hill. Paramedics took the suspect to a hospital where the person was pronounced dead. Police…
