David Pascoe (TandD Photo) COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s high court has made public documents in a dispute between Attorney General Alan Wilson and a special prosecutor he appointed to oversee a legislative corruption investigation. The state Supreme Court late Thursday unsealed papers Wilson filed in response to Solicitor David Pascoe. Justices also said all other documents in the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s unemployment rate edged up slightly last month, the first increase in more than a year. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday that the state’s jobless rate increased to 5.7 percent in March. That was up from 5.5 percent in February. It’s the first increase since September 2014. The agency cited a record…
Khrista Talbott (SCSO) SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Sumter Police began an investigation after receiving a report that a woman had been sexually assaulted at a residence in the 4100 block of Pond Loop Road on April 9. 18-year-old Khrista Talbott told officers she had been raped, investigators say the incident did not happen. She was arrested on April 12 and has been charged with…
Columbia,S.C.(WOLO) — If you are looking to add a furry friend to your home…we may have just the little guy for you. Meet “Edwin” Pawmetto Lifeline says this 3 year old Chihuahua is a mild mannered, house broken guy looking for a forever home. Could it be yours. Click here to find out more about “Edwin” Categories: News Tags: adoption,…
Pilgrim’s Pride (Photo: Mary Ann Chastain) SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Officials with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office say they are investigating a stabbing that occurred Friday morning at Pilgrim’s Pride. The incident occurred at the chicken processing plant, located on US Highway 15 south of Sumter. Police say that the incident began when two workers were fired for allegedly smelling of alcohol…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — Do you want to build a snowman? Well, there is a way you can skate over to one of the “coolest” shows coming to the Colonial Life Arena all weekend. We’re talking about Disney on Ice Presents: “Frozen” a version of the animated film some of us can’t seem to just ” let it go”. ABC Columbia…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory for water customers in the 400 Block of Charing Cross Road in the Friargate subdivision. Officials say a four inch water main break is to blame. Water customers may check the City of Columbia website at https://local.nixle.com/city-of-columbia-water-and-sewer/ for updates on this boil water advisory. The City of West Columbia…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia International Festival, the largest international event in the Southeast, has announced the 21st annual event to take place Saturday, April 16 (10am to 7pm) through Sunday, April 17 (Noon to 6pm) at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The featured continent for this year’s festival is AFRICA. The festival provides opportunity for individuals to visit exhibits…
COLUMBIA SC, (WOLO)– Name of Product: Cradle ‘n Swings Hazard: When the seat peg is not fully engaged the seat can fall unexpectedly, posing a risk of injury to the child. Remedy: New instructions Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cradle swing and contact Fisher-Price for revised assembly instructions. Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The Fireflies opened Spirit Communications Park in style on Thursday night, downing the Greenville Drive, 4-1. It was Columbia’s fourth straight victory. The first game in ballpark history saw 9,077 fans walk through the gates to catch the return of professional baseball to the Palmetto State’s capital. And it didn’t take long for the Fireflies to…
