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Chapin Police Release Sketch of Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are hoping the public can help identify a suspect wanted in the armed robbery of a Chapin Rite Aid.
Seven Years Later: Family to Hold Balloon Release Saturday for Missing Coastal Carolina Graduate
Nearly seven years after Brandon Graves went missing, family members are not giving up hope that their loved one is still alive.
A pair of prize winning pianists promise a magical night of music
A preview of an Up Close and Personal concert
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Philharmonic joins a pair pf prize winning pianists for a special concert that promised to be “up close and personal.” According to Phil Musical Director Morihiko Nakahara, big screens on either side of the stage in the Koger Center will give guests a close up view of the performers, Elisabeth Tsai and Derek Chung on…
Trump ‘Absolutely’ Thinks Waterboarding Works
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” thinks waterboarding works and would consider reinstating it as an interrogation technique, depending on the advice of Defense Secretary James Mattis and CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
Man Sought on Meth Distribution Charge
A warrant has been issued for Shelly Thomas Faulling by the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, charging him with distribution of methamphetamine.
Lawmakers Ready to Tackle State Issues With New Governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- From crumbling roads to tax reforms, lawmakers say there are a laundry list of items they’re ready to tackle with the new Governor. “This is an important time and a historic time certainly to see the transfer of power,” State Rep. James Smith(D) said. Governor Henry McMasters experience with the senate has a lot of lawmakers feeling…
Carolina Day at the State House
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a sea of Garnet and Black as representatives from the University of South Carolina joined lawmakers at the State House for Carolina day. Supporters from the University of South Carolina joined with lawmakers to advocate for higher education. USC President Harris Pastides says passing a new bond will provide funding to renovate outdated classrooms and…
School Choice Rally in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- – Hundreds of students, teachers and parents gathered in Columbia Wednesday for National School Choice Week. The Township Auditorium was the site of the school choice rally. The event included song and dance. The group gathered to support the idea of school choice. Categories: Local News, News Tags: school choice
McMaster Names Chief of Staff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster has chosen a long-time aide as his chief of staff. According to the governor’s office, Trey Walker is rejoining his former boss following McMaster’s ascension. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State Tags: State House
