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Columbia match showcases international soccer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An event scheduled for the weekend is showcasing the talent of international soccer enthusiasts in the Columbia area.

Martin: Law needed to avoid 2nd election debacle

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senate Judiciary Chairman Larry Martin warns another election in South Carolina could be thrown into chaos unless the Legislature passes a law dealing with the structure of county election offices.

Tractor trailer accident blocking Newberry Highway

Newberry officials are on the scene of a tractor trailer accident. Highway South of Whitmire blocked. Hazmat crews on scene.

SC judge considers Harrell's investigation request

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A judge in Columbia is considering a request from House Speaker Bobby Harrell to remove South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson from an investigation of a complaint against the speaker.

Columbia hires West Virginia police chief

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The city of Columbia has hired the police chief in Huntington, W.Va., to lead its troubled police department.

ATM Stolen from Fort Mill Bank Found

FORT MILL, S.C. (AP) _ York County sheriff's deputies have found an ATM stolen from a bank in Fort Mill last week.

Speaker Of The House Re:Ethics Complaints

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- The Speaker Of The House does not want the state's top attorney investigating ethics complaints against him.

City Manager on Holbrook: "He's a good man"

Columbia City Manager Teresa Wilson did not mince words about wanting to totally create what she calls a "new era of integrity and leadership" in hiring William Holbrook, which is a far cry from what she, city leaders and citizens have been used to over the last several years.

Holbrook Ready to Lead the Columbia Police Department

William "Skip" Holbrook is the new Chief of Police for the Columbia Police Department.

Expert on child nutrition speaks on healthy eating

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Baylor University professor of pediatrics and expert on child nutrition is scheduled to speak at the University of South Carolina on improving kids' health and wellbeing.

Bill allowing limited use of cannabis oil advances

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill that seeks to allow children with severe epilepsy to legally use oil derived from marijuana has advanced to the Senate floor, but it's so restrictive, supporters say it won't help those for whom it's written.

City of Columbia: William Holbrook Named New Police Chief

The City of Columbia has announced the new Columbia Police Chief as William Holbrook.

Fort Jackson general: More budget cuts hit jobs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Army is warning that additional federal budget cuts could cost about 3,100 jobs at Fort Jackson.

Effort to allow cameras in SC nursing homes stalls

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators have shelved a bill giving families the ability to electronically monitor their loved ones in South Carolina's nursing homes.

Grocery Store Tours

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-A local grocery store is giving you the chance to learn more about affordable, healthy eating, and it won't cost you anything.

I 26 near Harbison: Traffic blocked

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) --Traffic is blocked in both directions on I 26 near Harbison. Highway patrol officials, along with SC DOT officials are responding to the scene. We are working to gather more information.

DUI Reform in SC Closer to Reality, Say Lawmakers

The proposed Emma's Law, name for Emma Longstreet, a then-six-year-oldwho was killed by a drunk driver two years ago, cleared a major hurdle today as a house criminal law subcommittee gave the green light to proceed to the next level in the legislative process.