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Watch: String of Crimes in Northeast Richland County Connected
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) — A string of crimes in Northeast Richland County has residents on high alert. Sheriff Leon Lott says there’s a common thread in the shooting of female in the Publix Parking lot on Hardscrabble Road and the shooting death of Jaelen Josey who was found dead inside a vehicle on Seton Hall Drive. The Richland County…
Senate Roads Bill Passes Second Reading
Columbia, S.C. (AP)–After nearly a year of debate, the South Carolina Senate has passed a road funding plan supported by Republicans. The 30-15 vote Wednesday afternoon doesn’t end the road debate. The Senate plan doesn’t raise gas taxes, while the plan passed by the House last year does increase the sales tax on fuel. The differences likely will need to…
Richland County Library to break ground on new site
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) – – The Richland County Public Library is set to break ground on its new Ballentine site. A groundbreaking to kick off construction on the 13,000 square-foot facility will be held Wednesday, March 16. Organizers say the event is free & open to the public. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Library, Richland County
Carly Fiorina Endorses Ted Cruz
Former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina endorsed her one-time rival, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, at a campaign event today.
Haley, Military Supporters Seek End to Military Retiree Tax
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley and South Carolina’s military boosters want to end taxes on military retirement benefits. Haley’s budget calls for slicing $10 million from the state’s coffers to pay for the cut. The plan would ultimately cost the state $33 million every year. Doubters argue the idea isn’t good tax policy because it narrows the state’s…
Authorities Investigate Car Break-Ins in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Sumter Police Department say they are seeing a spike in car breaks-ins and are encouraging citizens to remain vigilant. The most recent targeted break-ins were reported in the Foxcroft, Deerfield and The Cove areas of the city, officials say. In most cases, the vehicles were unlocked. “It’s not unusual to have a spike…
Haley Visits DJJ Amid Reports of Problems at Agency
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gov. Nikki Haley is getting a look at conditions at the Department of Juvenile Justice amid reports of problems at the agency because of understaffing. Media outlets report that the governor made an unannounced three-hour visit to the agency in suburban Columbia on Tuesday. The House Legislative Oversight Committee sent a letter to Haley last week…
SC State Moving Toward Finding a New President
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Financially troubled South Carolina State University is moving forward to find a permanent president for the Orangeburg school. Local media outlets report the board of trustees met for four hours behind closed doors Tuesday to discuss the search. But no action or votes were taken. Trustee Doris Helms heads the presidential search committee and says the…
Student Hit by School Bus in Sumter Co.
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Sumter County School District say a student was hit by a school bus while riding his bike to school Wednesday morning. Shelly Galloway, the district’s Public Information Officer said in a statement that the fourth grade student was injured as a school bus driver was exiting the bus loop at High Hills Elementary School….
