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SC Legislature honors Friendship 9 for civil rights protests
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Legislature is honoring nine men who went to jail to protest segregated lunch counters in Rock Hill at the beginning of the civil rights movement.
Bank Robbery In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Police are investigating a third bank robbery in less than a week and say they are beginning to see a common thread. Today’s robbery happened shortly after nine-thirty this morning at a Wells Fargo Bank on Garners Ferry Road.
SC State announces $100K donation; board continues to shrink
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University's national alumni group is giving $100,000 for scholarships as the financially troubled school seeks to boost enrollment.
Citadel Concludes Investigation into Allegations of Hazing
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The Citadel reports 19 cadets have been recommended for suspension, dismissal or expulsion following a school investigation into hazing.
Paul McCartney Comes to Columbia this Summer
Paul McCartney is coming to the Colonial Life Arena this summer. Sir Paul is bringing his "Out There" Tour to Columbia on June 25th.
SC prosecutor observing children's advocacy day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is drawing attention to the needs of the state's children.
Prosecutors ask for prison for 2 officers in Taser case
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are asking that two former small town police officers be sentenced to at least a year in prison for shocking a mentally disabled woman at least eight times with a Taser.
Deadly Accident on Interstate 26
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reports a deadly accident involving a pedestrian on Interstate 26 in Lexington County.
Chick-fil-A Hosts Pajama Night Fundraiser
Chick-fil-A is hosting Blythewood High School "Future Business Leaders of America" for a pajama night fundraiser on Tuesday night.
SC State University Announces Donation
South Carolina State University is trying to find ways to get out of debt.
Home Base Iowa Program Manager Visits Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson is about to welcome a special visitor.
SC's top prosecutor taking part in domestic violence forum
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor is helping with a community meeting to talk about domestic violence.
Ex-Lexington sheriff asks for no prison time at sentencing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A man who was once South Carolina's longest serving sheriff should soon find out if he has to spend time behind bars.
Gang Awareness In Columbia
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police along with city leaders are addressing the growing problem of gangs.
Former Sheriff James Metts sentenced to 1 year, 1 day in prison
Judge sentences Former Sheriff James Metts to 12 months 1 day prison, $10,000 fine, 2 years supervised release after serving prison time
C.A. Johnson Band Asks for Votes
The C.A. Johnson band needs your help.
High-Five Tour Makes Stop in Columbia
The High-Five Tour is about to hit the road.
Supreme Court Hears Arguments On Defining Marriage
This week, Supreme Court justices will consider whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry or if a state can define marriages as between a man and a woman.
Councilman Host Community Meeting on Gang Awareness
Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah wants to make gang awareness a topic of discussion.
Recall Involves Puppy Starter Kit
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- There's a recall that involves a product you could be using on your four-legged friend. Officials are concerned about the Puppy Starter Kit with dog chews. It could be contaminated with listeria. The product was available…
Recall Concerning Faulty Latches for Ford
There is a recall that involves nearly 400,000 late model Ford Fiestas, Fusions and Lincoln MKZ sedans.
US Rep. Clyburn keynotes USC lecture on health disparities
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Rep. James Clyburn is delivering the keynote address at an annual conference on eliminating gaps in health care among people in South Carolina.
SC legislators face looming deadline for bills' passage
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's House and Senate will be busy this week trying to meet a legislative deadline. Bills that haven't advanced from one chamber to the other by Friday have little chance of becoming law this year.
SC State uses $3M federal grant to reopen Elloree camp
ELLOREE, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina State University is using a $3 million federal grant to reopen its camp in Elloree.
