City Mum About Why Now Two Canidates for Chief Remain
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.
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Update: Deputy Shoots Elderly Man
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.
Emma's (DUI) Law Gains Momentum
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.
Wednesday Is Mental Health Advocacy Day
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Tomorrow, state leaders are expected to join mental health organization's for Mental Health Advocacy Day at The State House.
Hardeeville Man Arrested in Shooting Death
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) _ Jasper County sheriff's deputies continue to investigate the shooting death of a man in Hardeeville last week.
HomeWorks Homeless, Needs New Warehouse
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.
Planned Arrests
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.
Machine Crushes Man at Newberry Louis Rich Plant
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.
Lott on CPD Takeover: "I would do it"
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.
Deadly Crash In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- A 21 year old is dead and two others are in critical condition following an accident this morning.
Breaking News: Malaysia Loses Contact with Plane Carrying 239
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) _ China's state news agency is reporting that the Malaysia Airlines aircraft has lost contact over Vietam.
Pelzer Shooting UPDATE
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Anderson County Authorities have released the names of three shot to death at a home in Pelzer.
Club Bananas Murder
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are searching for suspects after a man was shot and killed outside of a Columbia night club.
Authorities Say 2 Dead in Fire at Gaffney Home
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.
Mother and Daughter Die in Marion County Fire
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.
MOX Program Future
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.
Restoring Voter Confidence in Richland County
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.
Disaster Declaration
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Governor Haley has asked for a major disaster declaration in South Carolina. The state is estimated to have sustained $55 million dollars in damage, as a result of recent severe winter weather.
Mother on Police, Daughter's Case: 'I'm frustrated'
If and when local investigators solve the hit and run case of Lindsay Bires, there will have been at least three Columbia police chiefs overseeing the case. For Lindsay's mother, Susan, that is not comforting, which is why she's taking matters into her own hands.
Boil Water Advisory
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of Columbia has issued a boil water advisory tonight.
One Dead in Fire at Greenville Motel
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Greenville County officials say one person has died after a fire at a motel.
Elections Battle Vs. Voter Trust
South Carolina Elections Commission officials say it's not impossible for Richland County Elections and Voter Registration to rebuild public trust, but it won't be easy."
DMV Offers Some Suspended Drivers Fixes, Time Cuts
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's Department of Motor Vehicles is offering some drivers whose licenses have been suspended a chance to get their driving privileges restored.
Update: Arrest Made In Kershaw Teen Murder
Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says investigators have arrested twenty one year old Stephen Ross Kelly of Lugoff in connection with the murder of Briana Nicole Rabon.
