Thursday Closings and Delays
The following schools and businesses will either be closed or operating on a delayed schedule Thursday, February 26th.
Calhoun News
Isle of Palms Joins other SC Towns Against Offshore Drilling
ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) _ The Isle of Palms is the fourth South Carolina coastal community to go on record in opposition to offshore drilling and the use of seismic air guns to explore for oil and natural gas.
Chief Justice Toal Gives Final Judiciary Speech
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Chief Justice Jean Toal has given her final state of the judiciary speech to South Carolina's legislature. Toal told the lawmakers during a joint house and senate session that the courts have managed to go from no internet service to putting all records online in the past 15 years.
Go Red Columbia Fashion Show
An upcoming inaugural event brings a lot of heart to the Capitol City.
Closings and Delayed Starts for Wednesday February 25th
The following schools and businesses will either be closed or operating on a delayed schedule Wednesday, February 25th.
SC Woman Found Near Accident Scene May Have Frozen
LORIS, S.C. (AP) _ The Horry County deputy coroner says a woman whose body was found over the weekend not far from her wrecked car may have frozen to death.
UPDATE: Stabbing At Lower Richland High School
Richland County, (WOLO)- Richland County deputies have made an arrest in a recent stabbing at Lower Richland High School. Deputies have charged 19-year old Brandyn Goodson with attempted murder.
Changes Within The State's Prison System
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The state's prison system is changing the way it handles inmates in solitary confinement.
SC Teacher Charged After 7 pounds of Marijuana Found
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A Charleston County school teacher has been charged with possession with intent to distribute after authorities found seven pounds of marijuana in her home.
SC Honor Flight Searcing For Vets
Columbia, SC (AP)-COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ World War II and Korean War veteran Edward Purcell says he's blessed to enjoy good health and robust spirit, given his 89 years and the fact he was shot down twice in combat.
Victim Dies after Argument, Shooting in Duncan
DUNCAN, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say that a shooting victim died over the weekend after shots erupted during a backyard argument in Duncan.
Officer Involved Shooting Makes 5th in 2015
The South Law Enforcement Divison is investigating an officer involved shooting.
Missing Teen Located
Richland county says a 14 year old boy who'd been missing has been found alive and a suspect behind bars.
Myrtle Beach Unveils Campaign about Memorial Day Safety Plan
Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Brad Dean says the campaign the object is to let visitors know what to expect during the Atlantic Beach Bikefest.
Facebook Arrest In Orangeburg County
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-A disturbing story out of Orangeburg county. Investigators with the sheriff's department have charged a 14-year-old girl with criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
Local Jewelry Store Robbed
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are looking for suspects in a jewelry store robbery. It happened around eleven this morning at Sylvan's Jewelers on Main Street.
Three Winthrop President Finalists all Deans at other Schools
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) _ The three finalists to be the next president of Winthrop University are all deans at other schools.
Fire At Animal Rescue Claims Dogs' Lives
York County, SC (WOLO)-An early morning fire destroyed part of an animal rescue in York County... killing 16 dogs.
Police to Meet with Businesses about Bikefest Plans
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) _ The Myrtle Beach Police Department begins a series of meetings with local businesses this week to discuss security plans for the Atlantic Beach Bikefest on Memorial Day weekend.
K-9 Donation For The Lexington Sheriffs Dept.
Lexington Co. (WOLO)-The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has received a new piece of gear for its *four-legged deputies*.
Protecting Your Pets In The Cold
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-When temperatures dip below forty-degrees... pet owners should minimize the time their pets are kept outside to play... that's because animals can get frostbite just like humans.
Man Shot to Death in Struggle over Rifle in Edgefield County
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 32-year-old Graniteville man has been shot to death while fighting over a rifle in Edgefield County.
SC Trooper Involved Shooting Suspect Identified
New developments in a State Trooper involved shooting along interstate 20.
Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Palmetto Poisoning Center sends a warning about the dangers of carbon monoxide.
