COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland Renaissance project has been put on hold. Councilman Seth Rose says the council voted Thursday (5/25) to freeze funds for the project that would turn most of Columbia Place Mall into Richland County offices. The project’s architect, former county administrator Gerald Seals, was fired by the council earlier this month. Categories: Local News, News,…
(WOLO, ABC NEWS) – The sudden about-face from the President comes after North Korea released a statement once again threatening to pull out of the talks and insulting Vice President Mike Pence. The South Korean President’s Office says they were given no advance warning of President Trump’s announcement. Watch the video above for more information. Categories: National News, News, Politics
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster signed a bill today that boosted funding for special needs groups around the state. The governor was joined by children with special needs and their families, all of who will benefit from the signing. The bill, which is called ‘The Exceptional Needs Children’s Fund’, will provide tuition tax credits. Categories: News,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time ever a woman will serve as the state’s top federal prosecutor and not just in an acting capacity. Tuesday (5/23) the US Senate approved the nomination of Sherri Lydon for US Attorney for South Carolina. President Donald Trump nominated Lydon earlier this year. She previously served as an assistant US Attorney and…
Members of the South Carolina National Guard have deployed to Texas to sure up the Mexican Border.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The candidate who calls herself the ‘conservative buzz saw’ has named a running mate. Tuesday, Catherine Templeton announced Solicitor Walt Wilkins as her Lieutenant Governor. Wilkins has served as the top prosecutor for Greenville and Pickens counties since 2010. Prior to that, he was the State U-S Attorney under President George W. Bush. Templeton will face Governor Henry…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The head of the South Carolina Democratic Party is asking one of its leading U.S. House candidates to withdraw from the race after his ex-wife said he beat her according to their 1973 divorce records. Archie Parnell told The Post and Courier of Charleston he was violent toward his former wife and others while in college….
Santa Fe, TX (WOLO) —- Around 6 Friday night, Officials in Santa Fe Texas announced the death of a 10th victim in the deadly shooting rampage at a high school there. 10 other have were injured in the shooting according to law enforcement. This latest shooting now brings the total amount of deadly school shootings with more than one dead…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Voters had a chance to learn more about the candidates who are running for council in the town of Lexington this evening. Citizens got the opportunity to learn and ask questions to all three candidates- Jeremey Addy, Bennett Casto and Todd Lyle, at the greater Lexington Chamber and Visitor’s Center on West Main Street this evening….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Lawmakers have paused their discussion on how to utilize the state’s budget. South Carolina has an $8 billion spending plan. Officials from the Senate and House voted to postpone until later next month. They say they are aiming to have a budget report ready by June 27. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State
