Earth Day Celebrated at USC
Students and the University of South Carolina go green for Earth Day a few days early in hopes of encouraging people to become more conscious of being environmentally friendly.
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Opioid Prevention Bills
State Lawmakers continue working on bills they hope will help reduce the growing Opiod crisis here in South Carolina.
Stray Cat Amendments Discussed
The Richland County Council peaks the interest of residents as they discuss two amendments on what to do with stray cats.
A warning against potential Dominion, SCE&G merge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Tuesday (4/17) afternoon the former director of the Virginia Sierra Club, and another former utility company manager says Dominion’s record in its home state is not good and merits deeper scrutiny. They warned against a potential SCE&G and Dominion Energy merger. The event was facilitated by local nuclear watchdog Tom Clements. A spokesperson for Dominion says…
Former First Lady Barbara Bush Dies at 92
Former first lady Barbara Bush passes away at age 92.
Friend of Killed Lee County Inmate Speaks out
The childhood friend of a inmate killed at the Lee Correctional Institute speaks out over the riot that took the life of his friend.
House Democrats Call For Prison Reform After Lee Correctional Incident
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Democratic Representatives in the House are speaking out after seven prisoners were found dead and 17 were injured at Lee Correctional Institute. Dozens of representatives held a press conference demanding change for more funding, increasing employment, and treatment of prisoners in the state. The lawmakers said they were disgusted with the stories they heard coming out of Lee…
Orangeburg man arrested for sexually assaulting a small child, officials say
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced a man has been taken into custody after allegedly sexually assaulting a small child. “This is absolutely despicable,” the sheriff said. “This child has not had a chance to outgrow cartoons and dolls nor learned to ride a bike, and yet in her short life has been assaulted in such…
Claflin President Announces Retirement
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–After more than 20 years of service, a Midlands university president is calling it a career. Tuesday afternoon Dr. Henry Tisdale announced his retirement as president at Claflin University. Since he began in 1994 Tisdale oversaw numerous facilities improvements as well as a doubling in enrollment. Tisdale’s last day on the job will be June of next year….
Police in Forest Acres Investigate Shooting
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)– Police in Forest Acres are investigating a shooting that took place early Monday morning. Chief Gene Sealy says it happened at the intersection of Verner St. and Cherry Laurel Dr. Investigators say the incident began with an argument inside a car and ended with the shooting in Forest Acres. Sealy says the victim was shot in…
