(ABC News) — Many may dub this week “the most wonderful time of the year,” but those taking to U.S. skies and roads may have a different opinion. Travelers through U.S. airports can expect a small increase in passengers this holiday season, about 3 percent according to an industry trade group, Airlines for America. Rain and fog caused low visibility at…
(ABC News) — Federal immigration authorities are planning a nationwide sweep of undocumented immigrants and families who are still in the United States even after being ordered by a judge to return home, according to U.S. officials. The move — expected to begin next month if top administration officials give final approval — comes in response to a recent uptick in…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Ninth Circuit Public Defender’s Office has said Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer accused of murder in the shooting death of Walter Scott, meets the guidelines for financial assistance from the state for his ongoing defense. Attorneys for Slager are seeking state funding to pay for expert witnesses through the indigent defense program,…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Emergency Services report that SCE&G officials say the utility may have to open the floodgate at the Lake Murray dam Thursday. This could affect Richland County residents downstream. Emergency officials urge residents to stay tuned to local news and social media. Info from SCE&G about the Lake Murray Dam: #sctweets https://t.co/3BlZ9ON9ME https://t.co/IDc6GE9xRX — SCEMD…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is wanted for armed robbery after he hit a store employee in the head with a gun before being chased off by the victim with a bat. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said deputies are looking for a black male, with a medium build who was seen entering the Raceway in the 2100 block of…
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) — 51 years is evidence enough of a strong marriage, but for the Bensons of Chapin, all the triumphs and challenges that define a marriage are woven together through letters. Each Christmas, Donna and Ken Benson look back on the year behind them, and write an informative, thoughtful letter to send out to friends and family. From…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — AAA Carolina’s estimates a record number of South Carolinians will travel this holiday season. December 23rd is one of the busiest travel days of the year. “If you take a red eye surprisingly it’s very busy at 2 o’clock in the morning,” said Trey Calhoun. On Wednesday morning travelers poured in and out of Columbia Metropolitan…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Columbia Fire Department say no one was injured when an SUV crashed into Inabinet Glass on Main Street Wednesday afternoon. CFD on scene of vehicle v bldg 2209 Main St no injuries reported partial collapse of structure #sctwees pic.twitter.com/0MTkcYPQmo — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) December 23, 2015 Though no injuries were reported there is…
(ABC News) — Republicans still haven’t announced who will deliver the GOP response to President Obama’s last State of the Union address on Jan. 12, but if history is any indication, at least one Republican is already preparing for the huge role. Generally, party leaders don’t announce the speaker until a few days before the State of the Union, although the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The chairman of the House budget-writing committee says he wants to reassure South Carolina farmers devastated by October’s flooding disaster that the Legislature will help them out. Chairman Brian White says lawmakers must help farmers survive crop losses estimated at $376 million. But he is not yet proposing a specific amount for the state to pay….
