COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The former Chairman of the State Republican Party is promoting solar energy. This week, the Palmetto Conservative Solar Coalition announced that Matt Moore will serve as the group’s new leader. As Chairman of the group, Moore says he hopes to encourage conservatives across the state to engage in discussions about energy. Categories: Local News, News, Politics…
CAMDEN, SC (WOLO) – Investigators say one man robbed two convenience stores Wednesday (1/25) night. Police in Camden say the suspect hit two Circle-K gas stations; one was on East Dekalb Street and another on Broad Street. Investigators say he did not get any money in the first go at it. In both cases, police say he did not have…
Greer, SC (WOLO) — Police in the upstate are investigating an officer-involved shooting. The Greer Police Department says the incident erupted last night when an officer was investigating a suspicious vehicle. Investigators say the driver hit the officer with his car, the suspect was then shot but authorities say his wounds are not life threatening. They say the driver of…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Super Bowl is a little over a week away and one class at USC is gearing up, but not for the game, for the commercials. ABC Columbia stopped by professor Bonnie Drewniany’s advertising class this morning. Each year her class watches and grades the commercials during the game on a very specific set of criteria. They…
Former SC State Board of Trustees Chair gets less Prison time than expected.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Thursday afternoon, an 84-year-old mother of 12 was recognized before the State Senate for never giving up on her dream. “Mrs. Grimes, you are such an inspiration to all of us especially the four women in this chamber,” Senator Mia McLeod said before the body. After her husband died in 1991, Willie Dell Grimes moved from her native…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Parents are on high alert after Richland County Sheriff’s Department says a man is going around soliciting children. Deputies say Richland School District Two should be especially cautious. Richland County Sheriff Deputy Katelyn Jasak said there have been two cases where an older black male has lured kids close to his car. However, the incidents have not been in the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It seems like everyone knows someone who has had the flu this season, if they have not had it themselves. According to the South Carolina Department of Health, so far, 46 people in South Carolina have died from the flu. Doctors say your best protection is still getting a flu shot, they also stress that it is never…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health says the Flu continues to increase in the state. DHEC says, while it is not known when the flu season activity will peak, health officials are encouraging South Carolinians to protect themselves against the flu. In a release, DHEC officials said, “The Influenza A strain continues to be the most frequently reported this…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Check your freezer! Thousands of pounds of meatballs that were shipped to Texas are being recalled over listeria concerns. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service, the recalled product is the Member’s Mark branded Casa Di Bertacchi Italian Style Beef Meatballs. The products are ready-to-eat and come in 36-pound cases with…
