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Recent graduate files lawsuit against USC, President Pastides

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – A recent graduate of the University of South Carolina’s School of Visual Art and Design’s graduate program is suing President Harris Pastides, Professor David Voros and the Internation Center for the Arts. Allison Dunavant’s lawsuit alleges that she attended a trip to Italy with Voros and other graduate students that was believed to be sanctioned by the University….

Gov. McMaster declares May “Military Spouse Appreciation Month”

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster has declared the month of May “Military Spouse Appreciation Month” in South Carolina. The proclamation notes that spouses are the backbone of the military families and contribute directly to the strength of the American military.   Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews

Royal Wedding weekend on ABC Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – This weekend is the anticipated Royal Wedding is set to take place and ABC Columbia will have full coverage. Saturday coverage will begin at 5 a.m. Categories: National News, News

Fired Richland County Administrator Walks Away With More Than A Million Dollars

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– After being fired twice former County Administrator Gerald Seals settled with the Richland County Board and will be walking away with more than a million dollars. This has been a big debate since the council first fired him last month. Councilman Chip Jackson said no one is coming out a winner in this situation, they’re out…

38 recruits graduate to State Troopers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There will be more troopers on our state’s highways after Tuesday (5/15) afternoon. A graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Convention Center for 38 state troopers. Agency leaders say the timing couldn’t be better for these troopers hitting the highways. The Highway Patrol is part of the State Department of Public Safety. Categories: Local News,…

Drug charges reinstated for SC church shooter’s sister

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Drug charges have been reinstated for the sister of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof. Morgan Roof was arrested in March. She is charged with marijuana possession and two counts of carrying weapons on school grounds. However, the drug charges were drooped because the prosecuting officer was not present for the court hearing. Officials later determined that…

Treasurer Loftis announces return of PalmettoBaby $529 College Savings Grant

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan would again celebrate National 529 College Savings Day (5/29) with its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, aims to promote the importance of families saving for college, and provides a privately-funded $529 grant to baby born in South Carolina on May 29…