State Rep: McMaster Team wanted candidate to protest election results to delay runoff
A state Rep claims Henry McMaster’s team offered to back a protest of the 4th district seat, which could have had an impact on the race for Governor.
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Palmetto Boys and Girls State
Hundreds of South Carolina students get an up close and personal chance to experience what it’s like to work in Government during the annual Boys and Girls State.
S.C. First Steps Relinquishes Nearly $7 Million Grant, Closes Early Head Start Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– During Friday’s South Carolina’s First Steps Board of Trustees meeting, parents of young children, childcare providers and teachers pleaded to keep the Early Head Start program going, but it wasn’t enough. Many parents who were at the meeting said they knew South Carolina First Steps is not the right agency to run Early Head Start, but they wanted them…
Strip club owner pleads guilty to operating without a license
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies say a Richland County man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of operating a business without a business license. LeroyGreen, 65, is the owner of Laroice Gentleman’s Club on Carrie Anderson Road in Northeast Columbia. On May 10, investigators say, a Richland County deputy arrived at Laroice Gentleman’s Club just before 11pm. Authorities say The deputy…
SC jobless rate down slightly
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina’s unemployment rate dipped slightly in May. According to the Department of Employment and Workforce 1,800 new jobs were created last month as the unemployment rate dropped to 4% from 4.2%. It’s a bit higher than the national unemployment rate for May which was 3.8%. Fairfield County continues to have the state’s highest unemployment rate following…
Dutch Fork grad Dustin Johnson sets a daunting target at US Open
Dustin Johnson used the long ball to show how much was going his way in the U.S. Open.
Man suspected of stealing from a car sought
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate this man suspected of snatching an IPhone during a May 10th Car break in.
Father’s Day Spending Up
Father’s Day is right around the corner. If some of you have put it off, don’t worry we have you covered with ideas on what some of the top sellers are that has spending on the holiday on the rise.
Search suspended on Congaree River for man who reportedly jumped off bridge
The Columbia Police Department and the Cayce Police Department are still searching for a man missing in the water near the Blossom Street bridge this morning.
Summer Schedule for Richland School District one
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland School District one has announced the district’s summer schedule, now that the school year is over. According to the district, the following summer work hours apply: Richland One operates on a four-day work week schedule during the summer. Employees work four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. From June 11 – July 26, Richland One schools and administrative buildings will be open…
