Watch: Liberty Tax Suit
The Department of Justice is looking to close the doors on three Liberty Tax offices
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Trump and Sanders Take New Hampshire
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)_Voters in New Hampshire make their choice for the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates. Donald Trump no longer looking like a political rookie. Trump wins with 34%. A surprise second place finish John Kasich with 16%. Battling for the Establishment Vote and third place, Ted Cruz with 12% and Jeb Bush with 11%. On the Democratic side.. Bernie…
WATCH: Inmates make music behind bars
Inmates at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville are collaborating with an NYC-based chamber ensemble to compose original songs
BISHOPVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) – Inmates at Lee Correctional Institution in Bishopville are collaborating with an NYC-based chamber ensemble to compose original songs. This week, Decoda is collaborating with about 40 inmates from the “Better Living Incentive Community,” or BLIC. This is the program’s third year at Lee. S.C. Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling says this type of program is…
Watch: Franklin Graham Stops in Midlands on ‘Decision America Tour’
Franklin Graham made a stop at the South Carolina state house Tuesday to deliver a message of faith to South Carolinians.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Thousands of South Carolina residents rallied at the state house Tuesday afternoon as part of Franklin Graham’s ‘Decision America Tour.’ During the rally, the crowd joined in song and prayer together to hear Graham’s message. “We’re here today because we see that our nation is in trouble, it’s in serious trouble,” said Graham. Graham’s stop in…
Video: Allen University Celebrates Founder’s Day with Unveiling of Heritage Stamp
Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the AME Church, is featured on a forever stamp Credit: USPS COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — During Allen University’s 146th Founder’s Day, school officials and clergy unveiled the commemorative stamp in honor of the founder of the A.M.E. Church. Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and it’s first bishop, was selected to be featured on…
CPD: Investigation Continues in 2015 Shooting Death of 14-Year-Old
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Police Chief Skip Holbrook announced Tuesday that CPD are following new developments in the investigation of the shooting death of a 14-year-old teenager on Grand Street last July. On July 3, in the 4100 block of Grand Street, NaJeer Buggs was shot as he and another individual were walking home after playing basketball at a nearby park. Shortly after…
Man Gets 15 Years in Toddler Stepbrother’s Fire Death
YORK, S.C. (AP) — A teen has been ordered to spend 15 years in prison for setting a fire that killed his 14-month-old stepbrother. Several media outlets report that 17-year-old Jacob Morgan accepted a deal from prosecutors Tuesday, pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter and unlawful neglect of a child. Prosecutors say Morgan set a fire in March at a Rock…
Suspect Sought in Auburn Leaf Drive Shooting
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are requesting the community’s help as they search for a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Just before 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, deputies responded to the scene of a shooting at Jade Tree Road and Auburn Leaf Drive, authorities say. The victim was a passenger in a vehicle when shots…
Ethics: Former House Speaker Harrell Must Pay $113K
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A legislative panel has ordered former South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell to pay nearly $113,500 within six months. In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the House Ethics Committee also fined Harrell $1,000 and publicly reprimanded the once powerful politician. The vote reasserts the panel’s position last fall, when it decided Harrell improperly used campaign donations in…
SCSU Commemorates Orangeburg Massacre
Crowds gather at South Carolina State University to remember the 1968 shooting that occurred on the campus.
