FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) – The Forest Acres location of Richland Library reopens Wednesday after a months-long renovation. Library staff said the new Cooper is bigger and includes a “children’s makers” area for kids. The overhaul is part of a $59 million bond referendum passed by Richland County residents in 2013, to enhance library facilities across the county. A grand…
ABC NEWS– New research shows that artificial sweetener may not help you in the fight against losing weight. Consuming too much sugar, we know, is linked to obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. And people who are watching their weight may choose artificial sweeteners to fight back — products like aspartame, sucralose and steviocide (brand names: Equal, Splenda and Stevia, respectively). But a new…
CNN–If you are planning to fly, experts say the cost of airfare is going up. But there are some ways you can save. Here’s Mary Maloney with some tips in this consumer watch. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: consumer
SUMTER, SC (July 18, 2017) – An 81-year-old man who was reported missing Tuesday evening has been found safe. Police say Williams “Pete” Jackson went missing between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday from a Pinkney Street residence where he was staying with a relative. Jackson suffers from dementia and has a heart condition. Jackson is described as about 5…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A swim advisory remains in effect for a section of the Saluda River, according to DHEC. Temporary advisory signs are up in the area with the bacteria. DHEC says the advisory is for the section of the Saluda river, the length of Saluda Shoals park. DHEC says water quality sampling in the Lower Saluda River, in the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia officials say they are wasting no time after DHEC says a bird found in downtown Columbia tested positive for West Nile. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin, along with Richland County Vector control announced Tuesday afternoon they have already begun spraying the area near where the bird was found. Officials say they will spray for mosquitos near…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington Richland School District Five is moving forward with plans to build a new elementary school on Amick’s Ferry Road in Chapin. The move comes after a contentious board meeting and vote Monday night. Now a day after the yes vote, some community members against the project, are reacting. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lex Rich…
South Carolina Highway Patrol said they’re looking to fill 55 empty slots. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– “Such a tough task these days,” Lt. Kelley Hughes said. The Highway Patrol has taken to social media and recruitment meetings looking for those who are ready to take on this challenge. “A very strenuous, thorough process. 21 weeks of training before you hit the…
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Federal prosecutors say a Texas woman has admitted stealing $1.4 million from Michelin in an attempt to keep the tire testing company she worked for in business. Theresa Santos pleaded guilty Monday in South Carolina to three counts of wire fraud. She faces up to 20 years in prison when she comes up for sentencing. Prosecutors…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Prosecutors say a project manager at the University of South Carolina funneled $420,000 worth of grant money to himself over seven years. The state grand jury indicted 48-year-old Blake Langland on five counts relating to public corruption in an indictment made public Tuesday. The indictment says Langland works at the university’s Electrical Engineering Department. Prosecutors say…
