Armed robbery suspects sought
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them find a suspect wanted for an armed robbery they say took place Wednesday.
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Children’s Trust aims to keep your child safe
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – A major partnership is aiming to keep your child safe when you get in the car and today Children’s Trust hosted a car seat check at the State House. Organizers say the goal is to ensure children are riding in seats that properly fit and are correctly installed. For more information on car seats and installation,…
Lexington 3rd grader creates backpacks for area homeless
A Lexington Third Grader starts a non profit organization and with the help of the community has been able to help some area homeless.
Columbia’s $1 million lottery winner is a dedicated employee
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – A Columbia woman was waiting patiently for the South Carolina Education Lottery’s Claims Center to open this morning. She was in a hurry to get to work but wanted to collect her $1 million winnings first. “I’m a simple person,” the winner said, awaiting her payment. “This just means a more comfortable life.” She told lottery…
Former SC Attorney General Faces Panel for New Position at State-Owned Utility
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Former South Carolina Attorney General Charlie Condon faces questions from lawmakers to determine whether he will lead embattled state-owned utility company Santee Cooper. The Charleston attorney told a state panel Thursday that his goal is accountable leadership and transparency. Gov. Henry McMaster tapped Condon to lead Santee Cooper’s board of directors last month. Lawmakers voted to…
Sumter man charged with murdering mother of his 2-year-old child
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – A Sumter man is accused of murdering the mother of his child and leaving the two year old in an apartment with the woman’s body. Sumter police say Lois Smith’s body was found inside her home at Friendship Apartments around 6:30 Wednesday night. Investigators say family and friends had become concerned since they had not been…
I-20 at Monticello Road reopened after tractor trailer collision
All lanes of I-20 westbound are closed at Monticello Road after two tractor trailers collided early Thursday, Columbia Fire said.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day-How to Take Part
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Time to clean out the medicine cabinet. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 28, 2018. They are encouraging you to drop off unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs at locations around the state participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day….
President Trump policy would require hospitals to post prices
(WOLO) – It may get much easier to price shop for health care soon. Hospitals are already required to provide a list of their standard charges but getting the information isn’t always easy. President Trump’s administration wants to require hospitals to publish prices for standard services online. The new rules would take effect in 2019 and mostly apply to Medicare…
Google updating Gmail security
(WOLO) – Google says it is taking steps to make e-mails more secure. A new version of Gmail will include priority features, a new design, and new security protections. E-mails with sensitive information can be put in confidential mode. Also, users can have a message expire after a set amount of time. There will also be an option that can…
