Arcadia Lakes 1st non-coastal community to ban certain use of plastic
The first non-coastal community in the state has banned certain plastic use.
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4-year old child with autism assaulted on Chesterfield school bus
The Chesterfield County School district in South Carolina says its making some changes after video was released of a 4-year old special needs girl being assaulted by a fellow student on the school bus.
Coroner: Victims identified in Columbia apartment shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has identified the two victims found shot to death inside an apartment on Thursday. According to Coroner Gary Watts, Eric Griffin, 24, of Woodcrest Drive, Columbia, SC, died at the scene. An autopsy indicated that the cause of death was due to gunshot wounds to the upper torso, says Watts. According to Watts, Antonio Deandre…
South Carolina man sentenced after planting weapons of mass destruction in Anderson
U.S. Attorney announced that a South Carolina man was sentenced in federal court for using, attempting to use and threatening to use weapons of mass destruction; possession and discharge of a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime; and use of an explosive device during the commission of a felony.
Former ABC residents to receive HUD vouchers
Officials investigate reports of gas near Allen Benedict Court apartments/Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The former residents of Allen Benedict Court now have better access to housing after two deaths and multiple gas leaks forced more than 400 people from their homes. Friday the city of Columbia announced the US Department of Housing and Urban Development has provided $1.6 million…
UPDATE: Horry County officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The incident in Horry County was the fifth officer involved shooting in the Palmetto State in 2019 and the the first involving an officer in the Horry County Police Department according to SLED officials. In 2018, SLED officials say there were 43 officer involved shootings in South Carolina; none involved the Horry County Police Department. Categories:…
4th lawsuit filed against CHA in Allen Benedict fallout
Officials investigate reports of gas near Allen Benedict Court apartments/Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A 4th lawsuit has been filed against the Columbia Housing Authority after two people were found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning at Allen Benedict Court apartments. The law suit obtained by ABC Columbia through the Richland Co. clerk of court’s office was filed by former residents of…
Sen. Cory Booker set to make three stops in SC beginning Sunday as part of campaign tour
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker will be making way back to the Palmetto State as part of his campaign tour.
Prominent Attorney slated to speak at commemorative ceremony
ORANGEBURG S.C. (WOLO)- It’s been 51 years since the Orangeburg massacre and one local historically black college has not forgotten. South Carolina State University has been honoring the victims of this deadly day for over half a century. On February 8, 1968 State troopers shot into a crowd of unarmed black students killing three and injuring over two dozen others,…
Harris to place deputy political director in South Carolina
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris has hired a seasoned operative to head her 2020 presidential campaign in South Carolina.
