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Watch: Funding On The Way For Flood Victims

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Robbie Damron says the only way she can describe returning to her Pine Glen home after October's flood is "Overwhelming". She continues, "I mean you come back in and it's just total devastation. Everything you touch…

Senate Continues to Stall Roads Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Wednesday, the filibuster on the bill to fix crumbling roads in South Carolina continued inside the Senate chamber. Several lawmakers are stalling the bill because of the 12 cents gas tax included in the…

LORIS, S.C. (AP) _ Horry County authorities are investigating after one person was killed and a second hospitalized in a mobile home fire in Loris. Fire Chief Jerry Hardee tells local media outlets that a man was hurt as he…

State to evaluate local governments

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Nikki Haley says a statewide evaluation of local taxes and regulations will help communities attract businesses. Haley issued an executive order Wednesday creating a Local Government Competitiveness Council. The council will evaluate local governments' performance…

VIDEO: No Vote on SC Roads Bill

WATCH: Deputy Fired, Arrested for Stealing Tape

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape. "When he took that piece of tape,…

Watch: Businesses Urge Senate to Pass Roads Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Inside the Senate chamber, lawmakers continued to delay a vote on a bill to fix the state's crumbling roads while on the first floor of the state house, several business organizations called on the Senate…

Pack of Dogs Kills Dozens of Goats in Sumter County

DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks. The Sumter Item reports that Harold Johnson of Dalzell…

Police: Inmate Served with Murder Warrant in 2013 Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said that a man currently in jail awaiting the disposition of a 2014 homicide case is now facing an additional murder charge. 22-year-old Charles Byrd,…

State House's Longest-Serving Member Announces Retirement

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The state's longest-serving representative is retiring after 32 years in the South Carolina House. Rep. Grady Brown of Bishopville announced Tuesday he will not seek another term. The 71-year-old Democrat has served in the House since…

Watch: Incident Report Says Councilman Displayed Multiple Indicators of Impairment

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- According to the incident report released Tuesday in the Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington felony DUI case, that sent three men to a nearby hospital, the arresting officer said he could smell "the strong odor of…

Neeses Man Arrested After Car, Motel Room Search Yields Drugs

NEESES, S.C. (WOLO) -- A Neeses man has been arrested after Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies responded to complaints of drug-related activity. Authorities say 28-year-old Stanley Lubkin was charged with possession of methamphetamine, second-offense, fourth-offense…

Man Accused of Killing Acquaintance

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man wanted in connection with a fatal armed robbery attempt is behind bars. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 17-year-old Jose Reyes was taken in to custody just after…

Man Found Shot to Death in Car in Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Sheriff's deputies are investigating the shooting death of a man found in a car in Richland County. Sgt. Brittany Scott told local media that deputies were called to a report of shots fired around 9:30 p.m.…

Watch: Columbia Police Make Arrests in Car Thefts

Columbia, S.C., (WOLO) --- Columbia Police have arrested four men accused in a series of car thefts throughout the Capital City. Authorities believe the men are connected to a string of car thefts in the area. Police remind drivers not to…

United Way Investing $300,000 for Flood Damaged Homes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – United Way of the Midlands is investing $300,000 in new housing rebuild and repair initiatives for flood damaged homes throughout the Midlands. Funds will be distributed to non-profit organizations and Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOADs)…

Flood Recovery Fund Announced

[gtxvideo vid='MetdhTDR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MetdhTDR.jpg' vtitle='flood money'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The federal government is sending South Carolina $157,000,000 to aid in flood recovery. The disaster recovery fund was announced Monday with Richland and Lexington Counties along with the city of Columbia…