City of Columbia set to demolish properties damaged by 2015 flood
The City of Columbia is set to demolish a building damaged by the 2015 flood.
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SC Senate considers removing dams from safety rules
Nearly four years after a massive flood over-topped and broke dozens of dams across South Carolina, state lawmakers are considering changes that would remove about two-thirds of the state’s dams from many safety requirements.
Hundreds of grams of drugs, dozen firearms found during “Operation Ice Storm” on I-95
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office held their second annual “Operation Ice Storm” where local, state and federal agencies teamed up to curb illegal activity on I-95 from Monday, March 11 to Thursday, March 14.
Study: SC equine industry isn’t horsing around, significant impact to state’s economy
According to South Carolina Agriculture Department the state’s equine industry contributes close to $2 billion and 29,000 thousand jobs a year in South Carolina.
Palmetto Pride unveils art mural to show efforts in reducing litter, crime rate in Columbia communities
Palmetto Pride is using art to remind people that litter trashes everyone.
Columbia PD arrests DUI suspect accused of injuring motorcyclist, fire recruit
(Photo: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department has arrested 35 year old Kenneth Smith and charged him with felony DUI in connection with a January traffic crash that landed both the driver and one of two people police say he hit in the hospital. Authorities say the incident took place along I-77 and Bluff Road. Officials say…
5 things to know ahead of March Madness games coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time in 40 years the NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be played in Columbia. With that in mind, “Experience Columbia” released five things you need to know before next week’s games: There are many convenient parking options to help basketball fans participate in the festivities with ease. Free Park & Ride is available with satellite…
6th tornado confirmed during damaging March 3rd storms
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – NWS officials have confirmed a sixth tornado touched down in the Midlands earlier this month. The service says surveys at Fort Jackson found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Several tornadoes and strong winds uprooted trees and damaged houses throughout the midlands on March 3. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Free rides available for St. Patrick’s Day revelers
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The luck of the Irish will be smiling on Five Points Saturday March 16th, 2019 as they gear up for their 37th annual St. Patrick’s Day festival. The eyes of the law may not be smiling on you if you choose to drink and drive. According to http://smartwise.com South Carolina has the second highest rate of…
Thousands of plants poisoned overnight at garden center
Authorities are looking for the person who spread herbicide on 15,000 plants at a South Carolina garden center, killing them just weeks before the spring planting season.
