COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Traffic Alert for parts of Huger Street in downtown Columbia Friday through Monday. The City of Columbia is closing the southbound lanes of Huger Street from Gervais Street to College Street for repairs to the sewer system. Northbound lanes on Huger Street will not be affected. Traffic will be detoured to east on Gervais Street; south on…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO)– It’s a debate that has been ongoing as lawmakers continue down a bumpy road to figure out how much money to put into fixing South Carolina’s highways and bi-ways. Click here to see if road repairs are speeding ahead or stalling. Categories: News Tags: repairs, roads
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The City of West Columbia has experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: 4781-4865 Sunset Boulevard Residents living in the impacted area are advised to vigorously boil their water for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Water customers may check the city of West Columbia website at www.westcolumbiasc.gov for…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A bill that’s gained national attention is now causing controversy in South Carolina. The bill, introduced by Senator Lee Bright, would require transgender individuals to use the gender bathroom specified on their birth certificate. The proposed law is receiving varied reviews from South Carolina residents. Caroll Cooper says, “It wouldn’t bother me personally but I can…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, Governor Nikki Haley introduced new working requirements for those receiving SNAP benefits. The change comes in light of improved unemployment rates in South Carolina. As of April 1, 2016, people getting SNAP benefits that are categorized as able-bodied adults without dependents need to be participating in the workforce or job training for 20…
Michael Purnell RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a man suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise over the course of several days. Police say 48-year-old Michael Purnell is wanted for shoplifting men’s wear from the Burlington Coat Factory located at 7201 Two Notch Road. Richland County Sheriff Leon…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — It must have been one hard day for this precious pooch. Although it can sometimes be a dog eat dog world…this four legged friend found a unique and pretty cute way to relax. Click here to watch what this dog does for fun. Categories: News Tags: Dog, pool, Rochelle Dean
COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) — On April 8, the City of Columbia’s Wastewater Maintenance Division will be performing maintenance on an 8 inch gravity sewer main located in the South bound lane of Huger Street between Gervais Street and Blossom Street. Both South bound lanes will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. and traffic will be detoured East on Gervais…
A suspect looking to possibly quench his thirst was captured on video surveillance stealing a beer.
