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82 Year Old Woman Neglected for 6 Months

COLUMBIA _ (AP)_Two relatives of an 82-year-old woman who authorities say died after she sat in the same chair for six months have been charged with neglect, according to warrants obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. The documents show that…

USC Students Plan Free Wedding

  ย  ย COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The University of South Carolina's, ย HRTM 362 hospitality management class is looking to give one lucky couple the wedding of their dreams. They are looking for an engaged couple to plan a free wedding for.…

Gov. Nikki Haley's Response to Nuclear Fuel Deadline Failure

ย ย COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- ย Gov. Nikki Haley on Tuesday moved forward with her threat to sue the U.S. Department of Energy for the agency's failure to meet a Jan. 1 nuclear fuel deadline, asking South Carolina's top prosecutor to pursue litigation…

SC Unemployment Rate Stayed at 5.5 Percent During December

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's unemployment rate stayed right where it was last month to end 2015. The state Department of Employment and Workforce said Tuesday that South Carolina's jobless rate was 5.5 percent in December, the same as…

Rep. Pitts Defends Journalism Registration Bill

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- On Tuesday morning, Representative Mike Pitts defended his bill requiring journalists to register with the state. The bill is structured similar to the law requiring gun owners to register to carry a concealed weapon in South…

Body Found-Charleston County

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ Deputies in Charleston County are investigating the death of a man found dead in a house on Johns Island last week as a homicide. News outlets report the Charleston County Coroner's Office on Monday identified…

Coroner IDs NJ Man Killed in Barbershop Shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) -- ย We now know the identity of the individual whoย was shot and killed while attempting to rob a barber shop Friday night. 35-year-old Adeyemi Herschelle Hannibal died from complications of multiple gunshot wounds to the upper…

House Measure Aims to Limit Ceremony, Keep Chamber on Task

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina House members are trying to increase their productivity by limiting random introductions of school groups, beauty pageant winners and other constituents who drop by the Statehouse. A proposal advanced to the House floor Tuesday…

Suspect Sought in Multiple Home Improvement Center Thefts

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department need the public's help identifying a suspect wanted for shoplifting at multiple home improvement stores. 35-year-old Matthew Deaver is wanted for three counts of shoplifting after he allegedly…

Mayor Benjamin to Give State of the City Address

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will soon say where the capital cityย stands. He'll be delivering the State of the City Address, Tuesday night at 6 p.m. ABC Columbia will have a crew on the scene for the…

Journalism Registry Proposal Sparks Media Firestorm

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina legislator whose journalism registry proposal touched off a media firestorm says he never actually wanted to require reporters to register with the state, but the instant backlash made his point. Republican Rep. Mike Pitts…

Jarvis Klapman Possible Water Rescue

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Emergency Responders were called out to the Jarvis Klapman Bridge and 12th Street Bridge Monday evening, to conductย a water search. Crews blocked traffic as they conducted a search for a possible jumper. Further details are…

Former Columbia City Councilman Resigns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Aย former Columbia City Councilman who was released on bond in early Januaryย for failing to file tax returns will no longer oversee Richland County's penny tax funds. Attorneys for Brian DeQuincey Newman said heย will resign as Chairman…

Watch: Citadel Cadets Punished

The Citadel Military College is suspending 14 cadets for appearing in a viral picture wearing pillowcases on their heads.

Watch: Deputy Speaks Out After Shots Fired at Patrol Car

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- A Richland County deputy survived a hail of bullets Saturday night. Deputy Christopher Bagby was responding to a domestic disturbance Saturday when investigators say a man with an extensive criminal history opened fire. Officials say…

Last Call for Vista Favorite

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Its the end of an era in the Vista. Jillian's has closed its doors. A sign was posted on the door directing employees to a law firm to collect their final paychecks. A spokesperson for the Vista…

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