Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has just released a new report showing the top scams in 2017. According to the the latest numbers, more than 14 hundred scams were reported 49 percent of them were imposter scams. Officials say 11 percent were from sweepstakes and and another 9 percent made up fake debt collections…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The fountain in Five Points is going green. Ahead of the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and Greene Streets. Event organizers say you can expect the tradition of dyeing the fountain green, entertainment…
Hollywood, CA (WOLO) — We are only days away from the season premiere of American Idol. You can catch the action Sunday night at 8pm only right here on ABC Columbia. Hear what this year’s judges have to say about the new season and how things will be a little different this go round. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Entertainment…
A local choir chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City gets another super surprise that will help them get to the Big Apple where they can sing their hearts out.
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A new recycling facility means new jobs in the Midlands. Thursday (3/8), the Governor’s office announced Ecomelida will launch its first North American operation in Orangeburg County. The $52 million investment is slated to create 200 new jobs. The new facility is expected to be operational by the end of the year. Categories: Local News, News,…
The third and final suspect accused in the drive by shooting that left a young boy with a bullet wound has been taken into custody.
A State Representative introduces a bill that would require all state buildings to create a place where new mothers can breastfeed their child or pump breast milk.
Governor Henry McMaster wants to make sure that South Carolina follows the letter of the law when it comes to making sure the Palmetto State does not become a sanctuary city.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some representatives want to arm schools with another layer of protection: metal detectors. People gathered on the steps of the Statehouse to demand safer schools. One of those demands includes metal detectors for every public school and they say that is a very small price for protecting school children. This is a study the…
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs reports more than a million dollars worth of scams reported in 2017 alone.
