City of Columbia: William Holbrook Named New Police Chief
The City of Columbia has announced the new Columbia Police Chief as William Holbrook.
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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.
Anti-abortion bill advanced to SC Senate floor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A bill requiring doctors who perform abortions in South Carolina to have admitting privileges at a local hospital is heading to the Senate.
Attorney wants Harrell ethics hearings public
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A media attorney wants the public to be allowed to attend hearings on ethics allegations against South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell.
Zais endorses Childs in superintendent's race
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina education superintendent Mick Zais has endorsed his former deputy superintendent in the race to replace him.
SC's Congaree Park walk under repair until summer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Repairs to the boardwalk at Congaree National Park damaged during February's winter storm begin in April and will continue into the summer.
Columbia center holding free health fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia residents are getting a free opportunity to get some important information about their health.
SC student apparently left on bus 6 hours
PELION, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County officials are investigating after it appears an elementary school student was left on a school bus for six hours.
MADD attends Emma's Law Hearing
At the State House Thursday, officials with MADD attending a subcommittee hearing in the Blatt building, urging for initial approve to the law.
Emma's Law Gaining Support
Columbia City Council Enacts a resolution to support Emma's Law as it gets one step closer to making it to the Governor's desk.
SC nutrition group offering grocery store tours
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina organization is offering a free chance to learn more about healthy, affordable eating in local grocery stores.
SC House approves banning abortion beyond 19 weeks
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House has approved a bill banning abortion in South Carolina beyond 19 weeks of pregnancy.
Panel dismisses ethics charges against Eckstrom
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Ethics allegations accusing South Carolina's top accountant of improperly using campaign money to accompany his girlfriend to the 2012 Republican National Convention have been dropped.
Bill fighting health care law fails in Senate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An effort to delay implementation of the federal health care overhaul in South Carolina is dead.
Earthquake Rattles Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) -- A small earthquake has shaken houses and rattled some residents in the Summerville area.
Attempted Murder And Kidnapping Arrest
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-Richland County deputies have arrested a man on attempted murder and kidnapping charges. Investigators arrested Trevor Robinson around 10:30 last night in Dentsville.
SC Democratic senators: DSS leader should go
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Testimony about a 4-year-old Richland County boy who was beaten to death after being returned to his parents from foster care has prompted two Democratic senators to call for the ousting of the Department of Social Services' director.
Spokesperson: Procedure Wasn't Followed
An inquiry is underway to determine how an elementary age child was left on a Pelion school bus, alone, for six hours.
Columbia City Council Chastised for Behavior
The level of communication amongst Columbia City Council members has become so convoluted, they believe, that they were asked to co-sign a clause that they would cooperate and conduct themselves in a respectable manner during meetings.
Seattle Man Gets Life in Woman's Killing in SC
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A Seattle man who stabbed his girlfriend to death while visiting his mother in South Carolina has been sentenced to life in prison.
US Sen. Graham files to run for re-election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham has filled out the paperwork and written the $10,440 check to run for office again.
