FILE COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A new study shows that the growing aerospace industry in South Carolina now pumps $19 billion into the state’s economy. Media outlets report that the study was conducted by University of South Carolina research economist Joey Von Nessen. Currently about 100,000 jobs are tied to the aerospace industry. Private-sector aerospace workers make about $70,000 a…
A Fayetteville man wanted on a murder charge in the shooting death of his daughter’s grandfather has apparently confessed to the slaying on Facebook while on the run from police.
The commander of the Army’s largest training installation is getting promoted to the rank of major general.
Criticism continued to mount over the price of its injectable medicine.
Five men are behind bars after a undercover drug investigation in Richland County.
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in South Carolina help when people have to leave their homes during a hurricane. Spokeswoman Jennifer Heisler tells the Post and Courier of Charleston that up to 500 people would be needed to staff 22 shelters in the Lowcountry. So the Red Cross will hold an eight-hour boot…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Zapping Zika. The Richland County Vector Control has released some tips to help you try and keep mosquitoes away. Those tips include: Getting rid of standing water · Moving play equipment, unused plastic pools, old tires and other debris where water can collect · Keeping fresh water in pool areas, bird baths, pet bowls and other places…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– RidgeView High School honored the memory of one of its own. Cuts for Gabbiee was held Sunday to remember former student Gabbiee Swainson who was murdered back in 2012. Sunday students, staff, volunteers and the community got a chance to get a new hair do and help out. And they showed up ready to support the cause….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies say they’ve made an arrest in connection with the fatal shootings, Saturday, of a Father and Daughter. Sheriff Leon Lott says Willie Wilson was arrested Sunday by the Richland County Fugitive Task Force on Screaming Eagle Road Extension. Deputies say Wilson is the ex boyfriend of the female victim identified as Magaiteh J. Dolo. Her father…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia continues to work to get neighbors back on their feet after October’s flooding. The City has until September 20 to turn in its final plan to HUD for how millions of dollars in grants will be spent. The city has been hosting flood relief community meetings to get input on the recovery plan. …
