New Jobs Headed to York County
A more than 34 million dollar investment is expected to bring more than a thousand jobs to South Carolina.
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Candidate for Governor Templeton Names Wilkins as Running Mate
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The candidate who calls herself the ‘conservative buzz saw’ has named a running mate. Tuesday, Catherine Templeton announced Solicitor Walt Wilkins as her Lieutenant Governor. Wilkins has served as the top prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties since 2010. Prior to that, he was the State U-S Attorney under President George W. Bush. Templeton will face Governor Henry…
Live Coverage- Second Orangeburg County Escapee Caught
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday afternoon Orangeburg Sheriff’s Deputies announced that the second of three Orangeburg County escapees, on the run since Saturday, was captured. Now the search for the third inmate intensifies. According to a release from the Sheriff’s office, “On Tuesday afternoon, Tyshon Johnson was apprehended by a task force of the US Marshals,” the sheriff said. “These guys haven’t learned that…
Orangeburg Deputies- Second Escapee Captured Tuesday
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, Orangeburg Deputies announced that one of two escapees on the run since Saturday, was captured. According to a release from the Sheriff’s office, “On Tuesday afternoon, Tyshon Johnson was apprehended by a task force of the US Marshals,” the sheriff said. “These guys haven’t learned that it doesn’t matter how far you run, we’re right behind you.” Johnson,…
Democrats want their US House candidate out over 1973 abuse claims
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The head of the South Carolina Democratic Party is asking one of its leading U.S. House candidates to withdraw from the race after his ex-wife said he beat her according to their 1973 divorce records. Archie Parnell told The Post and Courier of Charleston he was violent toward his former wife and others while in college….
Farmers Market Opens for Summer on USC Campus
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for some fresh fruit and veggies. The University of South Carolina Farmers Market opens Tuesday at 11 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. The market is located at Davis Field located next to Longstreet Theater. The market operates rain or shine each Tuesday through June 26, according to school officials. Shoppers can choose from a…
Walgreens prescription disposal kiosks
The next time you want to get rid of old or unused prescription medication all you’ll have to do is go by ne local pharmacy to dispose of them safely.
Safety in the Swimming Pool- CDC Tips
ABC NEWS– Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the pool — a medical note or two about the upcoming summer swim season. With more… here’s ABC News Correspondent Janai Norman on a new report from the CDC on swimming pools and your health. Categories: Local News, News
16 arrested at State House after ‘Poor People’s Campaign’
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – For the second week in a row, protestors gathered at the State House calling for economic equality. Organizers say they are calling for a massive overhaul of the nation’s voting rights laws and new programs for those in poverty. Protests intensified during the second of what will be six weeks of action as activists blocked Main Street…
Lawmakers consider introducing e-learning program in schools
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – State lawmakers and members of the Education Oversight Committee met today to discuss an E-Learning program that would allow teachers and students to stay on track in the case of bad weather. Senator Greg Hembree of Little River, SC says he is intrigued by the program, but believes ensuring access to all children could pose as…
