COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) (ABC NEWS)– Governor Henry McMaster responded Tuesday to the latest healthcare bill repeal issues. Three Republican senators have come out against Mitch McConnell’s plan to repeal Obamacare, putting the brakes on second-ditch efforts to roll back the Obama administration’s signature legislation. The revelation comes less than a day after four senators came out against McConnell’s Plan A…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- With the stroke of a pen Governor Henry McMaster signed a new bill into law Tuesday. The Offender Supervision Act is aimed at helping keep a closer eye on offenders. The new law will help take some of the domestic violence work load off law enforcement. It provides funding to hire and train new case workers under…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Tuesday that the West Nile Virus has been detected in a Richland County bird. According to DHEC, they were notified July 17 of a virus-positive bird taken from Downtown Columbia. It is important to note, that health officials say, there have been no confirmed transmissions of West…
A suspect is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department after being caught on camera breaking into a safe at a local chicken restaurant.
Parents of two women are accusing R. Kelly, 50, of exerting “mind control” over the women and keeping them in residences he rents in Illinois and Georgia.
The move to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act is on hold, for now.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time to play! The newly renovated Owens Field Park is now open. ABC Columbia News was on hand for The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department grand opening ceremony. The Owens Field Park Miracle League Field and Playground features a playground, equipment for special needs, and new upgraded walking trail. Mayor Steve Benjamin and Ray…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Troopers are looking for some new recruits. South Carolina Highway Patrol recruiters are travelling the state this month to host recruitment fairs. According to officials, the SCHP Recruiters will discuss each of the employment steps. Here’s the information. • Information on Training at the Criminal Justice Academy • Each session begins at 6:00 p.m. at the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington Richland District 5 School Board Motion passed 6-1 to purchase land for new school on Amick’s Ferry Road. The vote came after a nearly three hour meeting Monday, where hundreds of community members spoke out against the plan. Opponents say the newly proposed school would be a traffic and safety issue for students on Amick’s Ferry…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) The Richland Library has accepted the 2017 National Medal. The library delegation was in Washington, D.C. Monday to receive the honor. Melanie Huggins, Richland Library Executive Director was in DC to accept the Medal. After back-to-back years as a finalist, the Institute of Museum of Library Services (IMLS) named the library a National Medal winner for Museum…
