Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Wednesday afternoon Solicitor David Pascoe announced new indictments against a political consultant, two suspended lawmakers, two former state representatives as part of the investigation into corruption inside the Statehouse. Solicitor Pascoe announced the following indictments: Richard Quinn Sr., President of Richard Quinn and associates is accused of Criminal Conspiracy and Failure to Register as a Lobbyist. Suspended…
A woman accused of hitting a man with her car faces upgraded charges after Deputies say the victim died days after the being struck. Deputies hope you can help them track the suspect down.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Wednesday, Lt. Governor Kevin Bryant unveiled a new and improved website for senior services and caregivers in a very fitting way, on Senior Day at the State Fair. For those who attended the ribbon cutting for GetCareSC.com, said being at the fair reminded them of all the fun state fair visits they had when they were kids….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – This is the first story in a series partnering with online investigative journalism site Quorum Columbia. We’re looking into how surplus tax dollars are being used at the Richland County Council’s discretion; Specifically, according to Quorum, how county funds allocated for a park have sparked an official investigation. For the latest Quorum investigation regarding the Pinewood…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A program that is changing the way children learn to read and write is being is being implemented in the Midlands. It’s called Project Read. The curriculum is organized into three strands: phonics, reading comprehension and written expression. Brennen Elementary School Teacher JP Shorter uses the Project Read format to teach. “Honestly before taking this training I…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)– Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says a third suspect is in custody in connection with a September 26th shooting in Santee. Tyshon Johnson was arrested Tuesday at an Orangeburg business by the U.S. Marshal Service. Deputies say Johnson, Alphonso Fields, and Laron Thomas are all charged with murder in connection with the death of a 24 year old man…
More than 20 people are behind bars accused in a 6 month undercover drug operation by Sumter County Police.
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The manager of Lucky’s Burger Shack in Irmo says she is having a protest of her own by canceling the restaurant’s NFL Package. This as NFL owners and players meet to discuss the Take a Knee Movement. The restaurant taking a stand while NFL players take a knee in protest. Outside on the restaurants marque reads “Mondays oysters R…
United Way of the Midlands, in partnership with Richland Library, is hosting a job fair Wednesday morning at the main branch location on Assembly Street.
A new food cooperative in North Columbia will provide community members with access to fresh food, city leaders said.
