COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The sponsor of a bill that would ban drivers in South Carolina from holding cellphones in their hands says it likely won’t pass this year. Legislators in the House voted Wednesday to send the bill back to committee. Opponents questioned if drivers could be sent to jail for not paying a $200 fine and if language…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Capital City was buzzing Sunday night as thousands of fans descended on Colonial Life Arena for the NCAA tournament. Over at Colonial Life Arena the men’s tournament packed the seats and fans were treated to some big court action. And not all the action was on the hardwoods. ABC Columbia hit the streets where visitors are enjoying…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The South Carolina House appears to be ready to give quick consideration to a bill to hire experts to seek bids to buy state-owned utility Santee Cooper. A proposal filed Thursday would give experts if hired permission to seek one best and final offer and submit it to the General Assembly. A subcommittee and the full…
Mikiah Herbert Harrigan scored 20 points, Alexis Jennings added 16 and fourth-seeded South Carolina beat No. 5 seed Florida State 72-64 on Sunday to advance to the women’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the sixth straight season.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) –March Madness is in full swing as fans eat, visit and enjoy the NCAA Basketball tournament at Colonial Life Arena. Columbia is in the spotlight as one of the host cities. ABC Columbia news caught up with Governor Henry McMaster earlier in the week. The Governor says the NCAA tournament coming to South Carolina puts us in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are spiking. According to AAA Carolinas, drivers are paying more at the pump than they were this time last year. According to AAA, Columbia’s gas price average is $2.34 and last week drivers were paying $2.28. According to AAA, South Carolina’s $2.33 average is up five cents over the last week and 11 cents over last….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday in the Capital City means March Madness. The Colonial Life Arena is host to the First and Second Rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament. Looking for the game schedule or parking spaces? Here’s a list of important things to know if you’re headed downtown to the arena and festivities. PARKING: According to officials, there are…
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RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent a man to the hospital Saturday afternoon. The shooting happened at 2:30p.m. in the 1400 block of Haviland Circle. Deputies say they were flagged down a short distance from the incident location by a man who had been shot multiple times. Deputies rendered first aide and the man was transported…
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says an officer with Summerville Police Department has been denied bond by Dorchester County Magistrate Court on a 1st degree burglary charge. Investigators say Nicholas Morella is accused of attempting to enter a Cassandra Avenue residence in the White Gables neighborhoodaround 3 a.m. on March 22. The female victim armed herself with a firearm…
