COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some of the most powerful lawmakers in South Carolina are backing a proposal to allow officers to pull over people who drive too slowly in the left lane of major roads. The Senate Transportation Committee passed its version of the bill Wednesday, sponsored by Senate President Harvey Peeler. The bill would fine a driver $100 for…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- It’s Oscar time! The red carpet is getting rolled out for your favorite stars to shine at the Oscars. Hollywood’s biggest night has some of show-biz royalty up against each other. In the best supporting actor category, Tom Hanks in A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood, Anthony Hopkins in Two Popes, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci in The…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Deputies have arrested a man wanted for killing two relatives. Ontrell Martin, 20, is being charged with two counts of murder. Deputies say Martin killed two relatives at a home in the 4500 block of Robney Drive. Martin is described as 5-feet, 7-inches tall and weighs around 180 pounds. Martin was believed to be driving a brown…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — One person is dead following an early morning single-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County near Santee. South Carolina Highway Patrol says the crash happened at 1:30 A.M. on Saturday at the intersection of US 301 and SC Highway 6. A 2003 Cadillac was traveling northbound on US 301 and disregarded the stop sign at the intersection…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A few neighborhoods in the Midlands need to prepare for tree trimming in the next two weeks. Dominion Energy announced it will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods for the next two weeks: Distribution Line Tree Trimming: Heathwood Park Neighborhood Shandon Neighborhood Council Sherwood Forest Neighborhood Shiloh Community Organization North Columbia Civic Club…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — 52 years ago, on February 8th 1968 on the campus of South Carolina State College, now South Carolina State University, three young men lost their and 28 students were hurt after several state troopers fired into a crowd of unarmed black students during a civil rights protest. Friday the tragic moment in history known as the…
Image: SCDOT Logo Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) tells ABC Columbia News they had crews working throughout the day Friday checking roads, clearing debris from roadways and making repairs after Thursday’s storm blew threw the Midlands. According to officials the Upstate area endured the brunt of the damage from the storm. According to SCDOT…
Charlotte, NC (CNN) — President Donald Trump made a stop along Interstate 77 in Charlotte North Carolina Friday afternoon. During his visit, the president addressed the ‘Opportunity Now Summit’. The opportunity zone initiative, operated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development targets and encourages economic development in both rural and urban communities. Categories: National News, Politics
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –As a result of the severe weather, several people are left cleaning up a mess and some are still waiting to get some power in their homes. ABC Columbia’s Tim Scott explains why some say this storm serves as a reminder to be prepared whenever severe weather hits home. Categories: Local News
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As a result of the severe weather Thursday night into Friday morning, several people are left cleaning up a mess and some are still waiting to get power in their homes. “The storm that moved through yesterday was very powerful for a wintertime storm. We had a line of severe thunderstorms move across the state yesterday,…
