WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: 1600 Block of Fairlane Road 1800-1900 Block of Pinelake Drive All addresses on Watson Road Easton Estates Subdivision…
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Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday, the South Carolina senate continued debate on a bill that would affect refugees placed in South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. The bill mandates all refugees placed in the Palmetto State…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Two USC Basketball players were served arrest warrants Thursday morning for charges stemming from incidents involving BB gun damage to vehicles. Eric Cobb, 19 years old, has been charged with malicious injury to private property and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Sad news to pass along. Free Times owner and publisher Charles Nutt of Elgin passed away in an Augusta, Georgia hotel room Wednesday. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen confirms Nutt took his own life. Eva Moore,…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A man who tried to have the murder charge against him thrown out under South Carolina's so-called ``stand your ground'' law has been acquitted during a trial. The Post and Courier of Charleston reports that a…
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) -- Forest Acres police are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed and assaulted a victim early Wednesday morning. 29-year-old Michael Qualls is accused of robbing and assaulting the victim in the 4400…
It's not the GOP Presidential candidate she was endorsing but with the list of those vying for the Republican seat dwindling Governor Haley looking at other options.
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Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina senate is debating a bill that would create a stricter vetting process for refugees who come to South Carolina through the federal government's resettlement program. Senator Kevin Bryant says the bill will…
Information for this article was provided by the Richland County Sheriff's Department. RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott with deep sadness announced the death of one their our own, K-9…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Gov. Nikki Haley says a county councilman recently sentenced for failing to report nearly half a million dollars in income is out of a job. In an executive order obtained…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina prosecutor recently charged with his third-alcohol related offense is not seeking re-election. Lexington County prosecutor Donnie Myers said in a news release Wednesday he will not run again…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — People who want to run for office in South Carolina can begin to file their paperwork. The State Election Commission and county commissions will begin accepting paperwork to run in the June primaries and November general…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A Columbia Police Officer is recovering this morning after authorities say he was struck by a car. Columbia spokesperson, Jennifer Timmons tells ABC Columbia News the Officer was responding to a suspicious car traveling on Devine…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) - The Irmo Town Council voted to defer a first vote on legalizing backyard chickens Tuesday. Council members wanted to wait for Councilman Barry Walker, Sr., who is…
[gtxvideo vid='KxVEtIeU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KxVEtIeU.jpg' vtitle='sc 211'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 211. The number can…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Community members are hitting the trail at Riverfront Park for the first time in months Two and a half miles of the walking trail between the Broad River and the Columbia Canal is open for the…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO)- On Tuesday, Governor Nikki Haley signed a bill that creates domestic violence fatality review committees in each of the 16 solicitor circuits in the Palmetto State. "This is pulling in forensics, this is pulling in law…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A former guard has pleaded guilty to bringing drugs into a federal prison in South Carolina. U.S. Attorney Bill Nettles says Anthony Jermaine Creech of Blackville pleaded guilty Monday to providing marijuana to inmates at Estill…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians have a new way to find out what services are available in their area. Tuesday afternoon, Lt. Gov. Henry McMaster announced the launch of SC 2-1-1. The number can connect callers with support groups,…
Columbia police arrested two people after a home search in 4000 block of Woodside Haven Drive yielded methamphetamine.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- An epidemic authorities say is spreading like wildfire across the nation has made its way to the Midlands. According to Agent Robert Murphy with the Drug Enforcement Agency, "It's both physiologically and psychologically addictive that's what…
