City of Columbia officials say the announcement on its next chief of police will come sometime this week. However, while they are remaining tight-lipped on the identity of the top candidate, Columbia Police Department insiders aren't.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Authorities say a 41-year-old man stole thousands of dollars of televisions and video game equipment from a players' lounge at Williams-Brice stadium in Columbia.
UNION, S.C. (AP) _ A Union County school bus driver has been cited for two accidents in one day.
City of Columbia officials confirm a top police chief candidate has been chosen. However, his identity is not scheduled to be revealed until next week's formal announcement.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The number of people filing initial unemployment claims has fallen to a three-month low. That's according to a report released today (Thursday) by The Labor Department.
Major Melron Kelly has been named Acting Chief of Police for the City of Columbia, in the wake of Interim Chief Ruben Santiago resigning. This, just days before city officials are scheduled to hire a brand new police chief.
Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson announces appointment of an acting police chief, in the wake of the interim chief resigning, all while the hire of a brand new chief is expected next week.
A City of Columbia public relations representative says of the three candidates for police chief that remained, another has been taken off the list, leaving the number to two viable candidates.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A York County deputy who shot a 70-year-old man reaching for his cane during a traffic stop last month broke down in tears as other officers arrived.
As the family of Josiah Jenkins prepares his funeral this week, lawmakers at the state house next week plan to proceed on a bill, they say, could have saved the child's life and will likely save others if signed into law.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tomorrow, state leaders are expected to join mental health organization's for Mental Health Advocacy Day at The State House.
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _ Jasper County sheriff's deputies continue to investigate the shooting death of a man in Hardeeville last week.
HomeWorks of America has three weeks before it has to be completely moved out of a massive warehouse it has called home for ten years. Problem is, there is no place to go. The founder says it's a dire situation and he needs your help now.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tomorrow protesters of the "Truthful Tuesday" movement are planning to get arrested... again. Last Tuesday, eleven protesters were arrested for trying to block the state house garage.
NEWBERRY, S.C. (AP) -- Authorities say a 46-year-old Greenwood man has died after getting trapped in a machine at the Louis Rich meat processing plant in Newberry.
For the fifth time in his 18 years as sheriff of Richland County, Leon Lott is being asked if he would be willing to take over the embattled Columbia Police Department. Rather than exercise his right to remain silent on the issue, he's speaking out.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A 21 year old is dead and two others are in critical condition following an accident this morning.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) _ China's state news agency is reporting that the Malaysia Airlines aircraft has lost contact over Vietam.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Anderson County Authorities have released the names of three shot to death at a home in Pelzer.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are searching for suspects after a man was shot and killed outside of a Columbia night club.
GAFFNEY, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a woman and her 11-year-old daughter have died in a house fire in Gaffney, while the woman's son and his grandparents escaped.
MARION, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities say a 36-year-old woman and her 4-year-old daughter have died in a house fire in Marion County.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- President Barack Obama's 2015 proposed budget would put a hold on South Carolina's Mox Project at The Savannah River Site near Aiken.
The upcoming election to fill a town council seat in Blythewood will be a true litmus test. It's an otherwise minor special election, but state officials say the Richland county Elections and Voter Registration office needs to get right if it will ever regain voter confidence.
