COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – In South Carolina’s nearly $9 billion budget, one small pile of $61 million is likely to get a lot more attention than any other when the House starts debating Monday. The money comes from income taxes the state should get after the Mega Millions lottery pays a lump sum of $878 million to the person who…
SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed Saturday morning in Sumter County. The incident happened on US Highway 521 North in Rembert at 1:00a.m. Sumter County Coroner Robert Baker said Jeremy Qualls, 37, of Springville Rd., Ridgeway, was pronounced dead on scene from injuries he sustained after being struck by a vehicle. Authorities say Qualls…
CHICAGO, IL, (WOLO/Associated Press)- R&B Singer R.Kelly has been released from jail for the second time after a back child support payment was made on his behalf. According to the Associated press, the R&B singers $161,000 child support payment was made over the weekend. Kelly was freed Saturday, three days after a judge ordered him jailed until he paid the…
Georgwtown County, (WPDE) — Multiple emergency agencies are responding to a crash on Browns Ferry Road in Georgetown County, according to Jason Lesley with the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office. A Mitsubishi car and a Williamsburg Transit bus out of Kingstree were involved in the crash, according to Sonny Collins with South Carolina Highway Patrol. The driver of the Mitsubishi…
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK, S.C. (WOLO) —The second kayaker who went missing in the Congaree National Park Friday evening,was found safe Saturday morning. According to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officers, the second kayaker walked himself to officials as they were about to begin their search for him. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get your lucky charms and shamrocks ready because Five Points has officially kicked off St Patrick’s day festivities, with the annual fountain dyeing. Dyeing the fountain green is a tradition that marks the kick-off to the official St Pat’s in Five Points celebration. The annual concert and festival is set for next Saturday, March 16, 2019. For…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A search is underway at the Congaree National Park for two kayakers who got separated Friday (3/8) night. A command center has been set up at the Congaree National Park Visitor’s Center According to officials, multiple local agencies are on scene at the park. Two kayakers reportedly got separated on the water. Crews have made contact…
Chelsea Dungee scored 31 points and Arkansas upset No. 12-ranked South Carolina 95-89 on Friday to end the Gamecocks’ run of four straight Southeastern Conference Tournament titles.
Investor and philanthropist Darla Moore is creating an education center in her South Carolina hometown.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Bojangles is usually known for doling out biscuits, but today it was books. On Friday morning, the restaurant chain donated 2500 books to the 2019 district Teachers of the Year in Lexington. Bojangles’ officials say this event is part of their long partnership with South Carolina future minds. According to its website, South Carolina future minds…
