Lane closure to begin on SC Highway 277 as crews start work on new bridge
South Carolina highway crews are closing a lane on the main highway north out of downtown Columbia as they prepare to build a new bridge.
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Man gets 5 years for blackmailing woman out of $18,000
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – An investigator says a woman swindled out of $18,000 became so paranoid someone was going to attack her that she didn’t even want to be interviewed in a room with windows. A judge ordered Mike Phillips to serve five years in prison for blackmail after he pleaded guilty Tuesday in Orangeburg County. The Times and Democrat…
Southwest planes collide on Nashville airport tarmac
Two Southwest Airlines planes have collided on the tarmac of Nashville International Airport. Airline officials say no injuries were reported in Saturday night’s collision. An emailed statement from Southwest Airlines spokeswoman Michelle Agnew says the winglet of the St. Louis-bound Southwest Flight 1555 “came into contact” during pushback with the winglet of Southwest Flight 4580, headed for Atlanta. A photograph…
District Court sets limits on student-led prayer in SC
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GREENVILLE, S.C. (WLOS) — A South Carolina District Court has set limits on student-led prayer in the state. AHA's legal team celebrates a new federal #VICTORY in lawsuit first filed in 2013! Monica Miller, our senior counsel… Posted by American Humanist Association on Friday, July 19, 2019 According to a Greenville County Schools representative, on Thursday, the court issued a permanent…
Deputies investigate shooting in Richland County
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)-Deputies are investigating a shooting that put one man in the hospital Saturday morning. The incident happened at 12:37 a.m. in the 400 block of Rockhaven Drive. The victim told deputies that he was going to visit a friend and when he got out of his vehicle, he heard a loud pop. Deputies say the then realized…
Ice cream Sunday brings chill to your weekend
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) —- I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Especially with the sweltering temperatures we’ve been experiencing . Today, you Sunday July 21st, 2019 the dairy delight is recognized a a cool treat and the perfect excuse to chill out. President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day with a…
More school districts join no snow days pilot project
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) – More school districts are joining a South Carolina experiment to have kids learn at home on days when roads are too icy for school buses. The Independent Mail reports that there weren’t enough snow days last year for the South Carolina Education Oversight Committee to decide whether the “eLearning” days work. Five districts participated. Ten will…
Deputies investigate shooting in parking lot of club Laroice
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating after someone was shot inside a club parking lot Saturday morning. The incident happened just before 3:00a.m. at Club Laroice in the 100 block of Carrie Anderson Road. Deputies say the victim had been sitting in his vehicle in the parking lot, when he was shot in the upper body. He was taken…
Deputies:Man shot during attempt to buy car through LetGo app
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are looking for two men who shot someone during an apparent internet exchange Friday night. The shooting happened at 9:50p.m. at the Rush’s in the 2600 block of Broad River Road. The victim told deputies that he and his girlfriend went to Rush’s to meet with two men who they had been in contact with…
Duck Donuts celebrates birthday Saturday with 2 for 1 deals
(Image: Duck Donuts logo) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Duck Donuts is celebrating its second birthday and you’re invited to join in the festivities. The Donut shop is offering 2 for 1 deals to thank customers for their business over the past two years. If you go to one of their locations Saturday, officials say you can take advantage of…
