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SC Chamber Unveils Competitiveness Agenda
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce unveiled their 2016 competitiveness agenda on Wednesday afternoon. “It’s very important that we help develop a work force that’s ready for the next century," said SC Chamber President Ted…
Company Making Bourbon Barrels Locating in Bamberg County
BAMBERG, S.C. (AP) -- A company that makes barrels for aging bourbon and other spirits is locating in Bamberg County, creating almost 60 new jobs. Black Water Barrels LLC announced Wednesday that it is investing almost $4 million in the…
Fire Officials Urge Caution When Heating Homes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Winter is upon us and some people are doing everything they can to stay warm during the cold temperatures. Adding an extra layer when you head out the door isn't a bad idea, but when it…
WATCH: Residents react to planned demolition of Gonzalez Gardens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- One of the nation's oldest public housing complexes, Gonzalez Gardens, has gotten the go ahead from the federal government to be demolished. The Columbia Housing Authority is…
Councilman Proposes Plan to Mend Penny Tax Program
Richland County Councilman Seth Rose proposes three motions to prevent future problems with the Penny Tax Program.
Gov. Haley to Deliver GOP Response to State of the Union
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Governor Nikki Haley will deliver the Republican party's response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address next week. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made the announcement Tuesday…
Former City Council Member Pleads Guilty to Tax Charges, No Jail Time
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Columbia City Council member Brian DeQuincey Newman plead guilty on tax charges when he appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Authorities say that Newman was arrested and charged with failing to report over $200,000 worth of…
Sheriff: Shooting Victim was Recent Kidney Transplant Recipient
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are searching for one or more suspects wanted in connection to the shooting death of a man early Sunday morning. Sheriff Leon Lott…
RCSD Looking to Identify Man in Connection with Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a person who may have information connected to a recent shooting incident on Hardscrabble Road. Sheriff Lott said that just after 1 am on Saturday, December…
County Council Member, Former City Council Member Face Tax Charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Former Columbia City Council member Brian DeQuincey Newman and Richland County Council member Kelvin Washington were arrested Tuesday on tax charges. The arrests relate to a South Carolina Department of…
WATCH: West Columbia moves to final step of sealing Brookland Development deal
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If you live in the greater Columbia area, chances are, your drives take you past it frequently. A four acre lot has sat empty at the intersection of…
Restaurant Week Serves Up Savings and Boosts Business
Columbia restaurant week brings business to restaurants during a time when they typically see a decline in sales.
Rep. Wilson Weighs in on President Obama's Gun Control Action
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Monday, President Barack Obama met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch to discuss ways to reduce gun violence in the United States. Last week, the President said one of his new year's resolutions is to…
23-year-old killed in car crash, driver charged with felony DUI
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man has been charged in a deadly vehicle collision that occurred Christmas Eve on Two Notch Road. Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook said 23-year-old Piere Deshawn Ray was driving a car in the 1800 block of Two Notch…
Coroner: Gunshot killed man involved in motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has released the name of the individual that died Sunday morning on Longreen Parkway near Churchland Drive. Officials say the incident was originally reported as a motorcycle crash that occurred around 3 a.m.,…
Boil water advisory lifted for some West Columbia water customers
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory for water customers in the following areas: All addresses in the 400, 500, and 600 Blocks of Old Barnwell Road All addresses on Lynn Drive All…
Water service restored for those affected by line relocation in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Water service has been restored for City of Columbia water customers impacted by the water line relocation. Water customers in the following areas experienced a break in water service: All addresses in the 2900 – 3600…
Motorcycle crash leads to murder investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a murder, after a motorist spotted a motorcycle crash on Long Green Parkway at Churchland Drive Sunday around 3 a.m. Deputies say after the highway patrol and coroner responded, it was…
Suspect's mother returns stolen iPhone to victim of armed robbery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A man handed over his iPhone 6 Plus after being held at gunpoint late Saturday on South Hillock Court. Richland County Sheriff's Office deputies say the armed robbery happened around 11:30 p.m. Deputies say the victim was walking…
Suspect leaves amputated pinky finger at scene of stabbing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Three people have been arrested after an attempted murder, in which one person was stabbed outside a Title Max on Broad River Road Saturday. Richland County Sheriff's Department says it happened just before 5:30 p.m.…
Arrest made in armed robbery on Two Notch Road
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 47-year-old man in an armed robbery that occurred around 9 p.m. Friday on Two Notch Road in Columbia. Deputies say Lawrence Graham is charged with larceny, but more charges are…
New Year's Day shooting sends two to hospital
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police are looking for the suspects in a shooting Friday at 7 p.m. on the 1100 block of King Street in Columbia. Officials say they found a 41-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man with gunshot…
Clemson Fans Gearing Up for National Championship
Tiger fans are getting excited for the football team's trip to the National Championship game on January 11.
Forest Acres Restaurant Re-Opens After October Floods
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Schiano’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant is back in business, after October's floods brought water levels up to the middle of the entrance. "All in all, what we found when we got in here was probably…
