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Roads Bill Heading to Governor's Desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Legislators have given final approval to legislation designed to jumpstart improvements to South Carolina's deteriorating roadways. The House's 109-2 vote Wednesday sends the compromise to Gov. Nikki Haley. Rep. Gary Simrill of Rock Hill encouraged his…
Legislature Approves Loan Forgiveness Schedule for SC State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Legislature has approved freeing South Carolina State University from $12 million in state loans and set up a 16-year repayment schedule on a separate, $6 million loan. The resolution approved Wednesday by the House formalizes…
Columbia Museum of Art Receives National Recognition
Washington, DC (WOLO)-- A big honor for the Columbia Museum of Art Wednesday afternoon. The museum was named one of the top ten museums in the country by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and First Lady Michelle Obama. Museum…
Legislature's $7.5B Spending Plan Heading to Gov. Haley
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Legislature has given final approval to a $7.5 billion spending plan that increases spending on K-12 schools by more than $300 million and provides technical colleges more than $100 million for building improvements and equipment.…
Coroner ID's Victim in Overnight Wreck
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who was killed in a bicycle vs. motor vehicle incident on Tuesday just before midnight. Gary Watts said Hillard Smith, 70, of Gadsden was operating…
Watch: Allen Univ. To Honor Victims of Emanuel A.M.E. Church Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Happening today at 11 a.m., Allen University hosts 'Mother Emanuel Remembrance Day' honoring the Charleston Shooting victims. The service will be held at the Maddie Scott Conference located at 2400 Taylor Street. The Honorable Rev. Dr.…
Watch: A Compromise On Proposed Ethics Reforms
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Two Face Murder Charges in Shooting Death, Police Say
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two murder suspects have been arrested by deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department in connection with a shooting death on May 26. Jimar Curry, 39, and Darian Young, 26, both of Irmo were acquaintances of…
Lexington Co. Deputies Investigating Shooting
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say they are investigating a shooting that occurred in Batesburg-Leesville Tuesday. According to the LCSD Twitter account, officers say they were called to a home on Truex Road and Rish…
Haley Vetoes Bill That Keeps Teacher Evaluations Private
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Gov. Nikki Haley has vetoed legislation exempting teacher evaluations from public disclosure but says she'll support a better-written bill next year. The Republican governor says she recognizes the bill's intent is to promote a more candid…
WATCH: Absentee Voting is Today in Richland County
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WATCH: Lucky Landing
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Watch: Suspect Charged with Murder in Drowning Death
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 33-year-old man is facing murder charges following an investigation in the drowning death of a woman over the weekend. Michael Jason Pate was taken into custody on Monday at…
Suspect Sought in Circle K Robbery
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County Sheriff’s Department detectives have asked for the public’s help as they investigate an armed robbery. Surveillance video from the Circle K convenience store in the 2300 block of Augusta Road shows a black male suspect…
Husband and Wife Charged with Elder Neglect Resulting in Death
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A man and his wife have been charged with neglect of a vulnerable adult in connection with the death of his 93-year-old mother, police said Tuesday. Ted Keller, 67, and Tamera Keller, 51, turned themselves in to…
Two Men Steal Money From Local Bakery, Police Say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Two suspects are wanted by the Columbia Police Department after allegedly breaking into a bakery on Harden Street over the weekend. The pair allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of money from the Rise Gourmet Good and Bakeshop…
Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News
Tonight at 11 on ABC Columbia News: From coast to coast today, those who have died serving our great land were honored. You'll see some of the stories of sacrifice and honor. Outrage grows after a gorilla named Harambe is…
Coroner Identifies Woman Found in Broad River
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who was found in the Broad River on Saturday evening. Gary Watts said the body of 37-year-old Lindsay McKay of Columbia was recovered from the river at approximately 3:30…
Haley to Endorse Opponents of Leatherman and Rankin
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is heading to Florence and Myrtle Beach this week to endorse Republican primary challengers to two longtime state senators. The Republican governor will be at Wholly Smokin' barbecue Wednesday to support…
Deputies find body in Broad River
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a death, after finding a body in the Broad River at Interstate 20 Saturday at 9 p.m. Authorities said Columbia Fire and Rescue assisted. If you know anything…
Driver dies in fiery crash after fleeing from police
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina troopers say a driver speeding away from an officer who was trying to pull the car over has died in a fiery crash. The Highway Patrol said a Forest Acres office attempted a traffic…
Sheriff: Man kills girlfriend after year-long argument
CAMDEN, S.C. (AP) - Kershaw County deputies say a 48-year-old man convicted several times of criminal domestic violence has shot and killed his girlfriend. Sheriff Jim Matthews said in a news release that deputies checking on a call about gunshots…
Gaston man charged with murder, arson in Cedarcrest Drive fire
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County deputies have arrested Robert Dumon Johnson in connection to the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in a Cedarcrest Drive house damaged by fire early Thursday morning. Johnson fatally stabbed a…
