Traffic lights out on Gervais Street
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)- Traffic lights are out on Gervais Street. Authorities are currently directing traffic. Check back here for updates. Categories: Local News Tags: detour, out, traffic lights
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Florence man nabs nearly 12 foot long, 726 lb. gator
Florence, SC (WOLO) — Alligator season is underway and one hunter in Florence nabbed a big one. According to his Facebook page George Mourounas of Florence nabbed this 12 and a half foot 726 pound gator in Santee. Now, if you are thinking about running out to grab the gear to start a big boy like this, think again. The…
Officials: Lockdown lifted after on-campus shooting at SC State University
Overnight on-campus shooting at SC State University
SC State University authorities say the lock down alert has been cleared after an on-campus shooting overnight.
NAACP holds annual Freedom Fund Gala
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The NAACP held its annual state conference to celebrate and honor the groups long standing advocacy for civil rights. The freedom fund gala recognizes those still connected with the groups first successful legal challenge in separate but equal statutes across the country. GMC’s Curtis Wilson was the emcee for this year’s event. Categories: Local News, Richland…
Jubilee Festival celebrates black history and culture in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – This weekend you can join Historic Columbia at its annual Jubilee Festival. The free event celebrates black history and culture. It takes place Saturday from eleven to six at the Manns Simons site on Richland Street in downtown Columbia. The event includes live music, art, food, and storytelling. Click here for more information. Categories: Entertainment News,…
Pelosi pushes for lower prescription drug costs
(CNN) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the Federal government to limit the cost of some prescription drugs. Pelosi’s new plan would give the Health and Human Services Secretary the authority to negotiate prices on some of the most expensive drugs that don’t have generic versions. The impacted medications would not be allowed to be sold at hiked…
Sanford campaigns in New Hampshire ahead of 2020 primary challenge of President Trump
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, is making his first trip to New Hampshire since announcing his longshot primary challenge to President Donald Trump. Sanford is making three stops between Manchester and Concord on Thursday, with plans to campaign in the state until Saturday. Sanford is the third Republican 2020 candidate to campaign…
Woman convicted in texting suicide seeks parole
Massachusetts officials are weighing whether to grant early jail release for Michelle Carter, the woman currently imprisoned for urging her suicidal boyfriend via text messages to take his own life.
New DNA technology is helping solve cold cases
(CNN)—- Advances in technology are bringing much-needed help to authorities trying to close unsolved mysteries. A new DNA technique developed in a California lab helped identify victims in a decades-old cold case. Jean Mackin reports. Categories: National News Tags: DNA Test, Technology
Deputies: Sandhills Middle student accused of taking knife to school and threatening classmate
A eighth grade Sandhills Middle School student is charged after taking a knife to school and threatening a student, according to Lexington County Sheriff’s Department.
