WATCH: Federal Funding for Charleston Victims
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Watch: GOP Representatives Call for Lawsuit Against Federal Government
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Thursday morning Representative Michael Pitts announced that he and 55 fellow GOP Representatives were calling on Governor Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson to pursue legal action against the federal government. Eleven states that have…
Victim of I-77 Fatal Crash Identified
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who died Wednesday evening after being involved in an accident on Interstate 77. 42-year-old Kareem Agee Motley of Columbia died from blunt force trauma due to the…
4 Arrested in Lexington County 'Drug Shop' Bust
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say narcotics agents arrested four people last month at a store they say is known to sell drug paraphernalia. According to Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon, "Several pounds of…
EMS Worker Charged with Filing False Report Following Shooting
TIMMONSVILLE, S.C. (WPDE) — Timmonsville EMS worker Richard Grooms, 58, is charged with malicious injury to property…
Woman Wanted for Alleged Assault Outside RCSD Headquarters, Surrenders
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A 28-year-old woman wanted by police after she was allegedly caught on surveillance video assaulting a victim outside the Richland County Sheriff's Department main headquarters has surrendered to authorities On May 16, Courtney Gibson is accused of…
Watch: Cola Art Festival gets "Crafty"
Columbia,S.C (WOLO) --- If you love art then a three day festival is sure to be right up your ally. The Midlands Clay Arts Society is hosting their annual " Meet the Locals" summer sale. You'll get a chance to…
WATCH: Project SEARCH interns find themselves with careers at hospital
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - The first group of "Project SEARCH" interns graduated from the program Wednesday at Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge. The program prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for…
CPD Investigating Armed Robbery at Vista Restaurant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a restaurant in the Vista Thursday morning. According to the CPD Twitter account, officers were called to the scene of Hickory…
Watch: UCLA Campus Shooting
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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…
