Charleston votes to ban items threatening ecosystem
Things could look a little different in the Holy City now that a vote has passed on a proposed ban on plastic bags, straws and foam by 2020
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A homeless Veteran receives proper burial thanks to national program
A memorial service was held at Fort Jackson National Cemetery for John Stuebinger.
One person hospitalized after home fire in Lexington County
Firefighters say one person was taken to the hospital after a house fire in Lexington County.
Gamecocks give some holiday cheer before their last game of the season
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – While the Gamecocks still have one football game left this season, they aren’t letting that stop them from getting into the spirit of the season. On Wednesday afternoon, members of the football team took time to meet with patients at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. The folks at the hospital say visits like this help take the…
Clemson, SC ranked in top 10 for best small cities for sports
CLEMSON, SC (WOLO) – Clemson, South Carolina is one of the best small sports cities in America according to a recent survey. Wallethub.com released the results ranking Clemson as the sixth best small city for sports. The survey was based on things like ticket prices and attendance. Categories: Entertainment News, Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Here’s why hundreds of umbrellas covered the State House lawn Wednesday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – If you passed by the State House Wednesday (11/28) you might have noticed umbrellas covering the lawn. The event is called “Life Blooms Eternally” and happens in various locations across the state. It’s part of an effort by Agape Senior Foundation to show how much hospice care is actually needed in our own community. The umbrellas…
RCSD: DNA evidence from 2010 case helps lead to the arrest of ‘cigarette bandit’
DNA evidence led to the arrest of a suspected cigarette bandit by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday.
Multiple agencies on ‘Sexstortion’ Case: Inmates using illegal cell phones to scam military members
U.S. military members around the world scammed by inmates behind bars here in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– U.S. military members around the world scammed by inmates behind bars here in South Carolina. Multiple agencies came together to announce this bizarre scheme and how they broke it down. Contraband cell phones have caused the Department of Corrections director Brian Sterling headaches before, but now, authorities say inmates are using those cell phones to get on popular dating…
Father accused of accidentally backing over 21 month old son
A South Carolina father is accused of accidentally backing over his toddler as the child ran out to greet him on his return home from work.
Gas prices dip below $2 in parts of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Drivers in South Carolina are getting an early Christmas present, low gas prices. Columbia Gas Prices dot com and Gas Buddy show the midlands average around $2.13 a gallon, which is down from $2.50 a gallon just last month. Several gas stations around our area are showing prices below $2 a gallon, ABC Columbia News found at least…
