COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) – “Poor People’s” campaign will meet with lawmakers toady to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access to clean water and Medicaid expansion for the less fortunate in the Palmetto State. Campaign leaders feel officials to be…
(Photo Courtesy: Tameika Isaac Devine) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A screening of a new movie hopes to bring attention to mental health. According to organizers it will also give those in attendance the resources they need to better handle the reality of life with the illness by holding a question and answer period with a panel of mental health professionals….
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) – Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson could be facing jail time after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Johnson admitted to spending more than $44,000 of taxpayers money for personal expenses. “We believe today’s plea is an important step forward,” U.S. Attorney Sherri Lydon said. “The message today is that the law comes in one size. One size fits…
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(photo: Berkley Co Sheriff’s Office) Berkley Co., SC (WOLO) — What Deputies say started as a argument between neighbors ended in a gunfight with Deputies that left the suspect dead. Authorities say they were responding to a disturbance between two neighbors along Waterfowl Lane in the Huger area of the County officials say had been involved in an argument over…
A photo of two young Girl Scouts posing with a man, who reportedly spent more than $500 in cash to buy all of their Girl Scout cookies so they wouldn’t have to stand in the rain, has gone viral on social media and has made headlines nationwide.
The former Fifth Circuit Solicitor Dan Johnson walked into the federal courthouse on Tuesday to plead guilty, to just one charge.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating a deadly shooting on Carnegie Street Tuesday (2/26) night. It happened at the Arrington Place apartments Tuesday evening. Witnesses told police a verbal altercation led to the shots fired. .@ColumbiaPDSC investigating shooting at apartment complex on Carnegie Street. K-9 Unit’s and large crime scene area cordoned off. More details @abc_columbia and news…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — More than 16 agencies in South Carolina are helping bring loved ones home. They are a part of Project LifeSaver which is an international program that has helped more than 3,500 people get home safely. It all started back in 2006 when Sheriff Leon Lott brought the technology to the department in hopes of bringing more loved ones…
The Governor and Lieutenant Governor were on hand at University of South Carolina Law School Tuesday afternoon for the dedication of a new courtyard.
