COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina agency that oversees student testing hasn’t officially recommended grading schools A through F on public report cards. But the suggestion has prompted a backlash from educators. Opponents include district superintendents, the state Department of Education and teachers. They contend failing grades will label students and discourage companies from locating there. The state’s Education…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)- A federal judge denied a request to delay a competency hearing for the white man facing a possible death sentence in the killing of nine black parishioners at a Charleston church. Federal Judge Richard Gergel on Thursday ordered a psychiatric evaluation of Dylann Roof to take place this weekend and a hearing for Monday. In response, attorneys…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Atlanta based comedian Bruce Bruce is performing at the Comedy House New Year’s weekend. He stopped by the Good Morning Columbia studios to visit with Tyler Ryan, talk about the show, and take the Cheese Quiz. Categories: Local News Tags: comedy, SCTweets
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina will get an additional $65 million in federal aid to help the state rebuild after Hurricane Matthew. The Department of Housing and Urban Development grant is part of a $2.3 billion nationwide package for states hit hard this year by natural disasters. Categories: Local News, News, State
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–Bacon has been around since 1500 B.C., and over the years has become something of a food group, with American’s consuming over 1.7 billion pounds of the cured meat each year. Over the last decade, bacon has really come into the spotlight, with entire restaurants dedicated solely to food and drinks inspired by, and containing, bacon. Sara Krisnow…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with Famously Hot New Year co-chair Laura Basile to discuss this weekend’s big event. Categories: Entertainment News, Local News, Richland, State Tags: NewYearsEve, SCTweets
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) –Deputies are searching for two men who attempted to rob a Lexington County business Wednesday night. According to the clerk, the two men entered the C Mart on Two Notch Road around 9 p.m. wearing sweatshirts, masks and gloves. The victim told deputies the men struck her, pointed a gun and demanded money from the register. “The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s still time to catch some Christmas Lights. Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals will be open through December 31st. You can enjoy the dazzling light display from the comfort of your car. Twinkling lights, dancing trees, candy canes and of course, Santa. The New entrance to Holiday Lights is off St. Andrews Road, near…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to rock this New Year’s Eve in the City of Columbia. One of the South’s biggest parties is set to take place downtown Columbia, near the State House. There’s a big line up for Famously Hot New Year. The headliners Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (!), with direct support from Sister Hazel, folk/Southern rock band, and Capital City Playboys,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re headed out of town for the New year, you’ll be paying a little more to fill up. Gas prices have jumped nearly two cents since last week, according to GasBuddy, Midlands drivers are paying an average of $2.04 a gallon. The National average is higher at $2.28 a gallon. Categories: Local News, News
