ABC NEWS- Suicide bombers struck hours apart at two Coptic churches in northern Egypt, killing 44 people and turning Palm Sunday services into scenes of horror and outrage at the government that led the president to call for a three-month state of emergency. The Islamic State group claimed responsibility for the violence, adding to fears that extremists are shifting their…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- It was a celebration of love at the University of South Carolina’s basketball parade on Sunday. A USC alum, TyShawn Dow, surprised his girlfriend of 6 years with a proposal at the end of the parade celebration. With a little help from Mayor Benjamin , Dow got the crowds attention and was able propose. “I was very…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a tow truck Saturday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says, Sean Crosby White,40, of Columbia died after his motorcycle collided with a tow truck. Troopers say White was driving North on Two Notch Road when he crashed into a tow truck that was making a left turn….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – While parts of South Carolina are cleaning up from severe storms and flooding this week, most of the northern part of the state continues to deal with drought. The state Drought Response Committee met Thursday, and members said a few weeks of rain haven’t been enough to make up for months of dry weather. The worst…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after an apparent break-in ended with a man fatally shot. Officers say they were initially dispatched to the scene for a burglary call and saw signs of a break-in. When they entered the home to investigate further, they found a man deceased. Officers also learned that several electronics were stolen from the home. According…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s almost time for Gamecock fans to celebration a Basketball National Championship. Columbia Major Steve Benjamin has announced the City will honor the South Carolina’s NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship with a parade on Sunday at 3pm. According to officials, here are the details for anyone who wants to join in on the celebration: The parade route…
(WOLO)– Researchers at Colorado State University expect this year to be a relatively calm Hurricane Season. Researchers project 11 named storms will develop during the season. Four storms are expected to become Hurricanes say researchers, two of those could reach major hurricane strength with sustained winds of 111-miles per hour. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs June 1-November 30. Categories: Local News,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Both chambers of the South Carolina Legislature are taking a break the week before Easter. The House and Senate started their spring break when they adjourned Thursday. When lawmakers return April 18, just 12 legislative days will remain in this year’s regular session. The General Assembly generally meets Tuesday through Thursday. Their to-do list will include…
(WOLO)– Good News on the job front. The Unemployment rate in the U.S. dropped in March to 4.5%, that’s the lowest in 10 years according to numbers released this week. Wages were higher in March compared to one year ago, On the down side, officials say America only added 98,000 jobs in March. The Unemployment rate in South Carolina is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two convicts who were already serving life sentences for killing a mother and her child have been charged with murder in the strangulation deaths of four inmates inside a South Carolina prison. Arrest warrants released early Saturday say 35-year-old Denver Simmons and 25-year-old Jacob Philip lured each inmate into a cell at Kirkland Correctional Institution in Columbia…
