Preparing for an Icy Situation
As the first round of moisture with snow, sleet, and rain departs from the area, Midlands residents are preparing for a more serious round of winter weather beginning Tuesday night.
Local News
SC Commerce: Orian rugs to bring 125 jobs in 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A family firm that manufactures machine-woven rugs is expanding in Anderson County and expects to add 125 jobs this year.
Interim Chief Not Candidate for Top Job
Upon receipt from the Police Chief Search Committee and the City of Columbia's Human Resources Director, City Manager Teresa Wilson has announced the candidates for the Columbia Police Chief, and Interim/Acting Police Chief Ruben Santiago's name is nowhere on the list.
Widow sues jail after SC inmate's suicide
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — The widow of an inmate who killed himself in the Orangeburg County jail has sued, saying the man's death could have been prevented.
2 SC men arrested in weekend shooting death
MANNING, S.C. (AP) — Two men have been arrested after the weekend shooting death of a 23-year-old man in Manning.
Haley nominates 8 for Ethics Commission
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Governor Nikki Haley has nominated eight people to serve on the State Ethics Commission.
Black alumni discuss USC desegregation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Black alumni of the University of South Carolina are scheduled to meet for the 50th anniversary of the school's desegregation.
80 employers expected for SC military job fair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Some 80 employers are taking part in a job fair for military men and women, military veterans and their spouses.
Some Midlands residents seeing snow
Winter weather has started to move into the Midlands of South Carolina. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Newberry, Saluda, Fairfield, and Kershaw counties until 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Winter Storm Warning takes over the entire viewing area beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday until Noon Thursday.
Authorities ID man's body found near Saluda River
HONEA PATH, S.C. (AP) — Volunteers searching for a missing Laurens County man have found his body near the Saluda River in Greenville County.
SC board delays update on evolution standards
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Education Oversight Committee has delayed adopting an update to high school biology standards due to a Republican senator's concerns about the teaching of evolution.
SC senator outlines incentive pay for teachers
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Democratic state senator is proposing an incentive program aimed at putting South Carolina's best teachers in front of students who need them the most.
City Officials Plan for Storm
Columbia Department Heads gathered during a short meeting to discuss how to approach the impending ice storm.
Richland One Teacher Fair
RICHLAND, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland One says it is looking for more outstanding certified teachers.
Authorities ID Man's Body Found Near Saluda River
HONEA PATH, S.C. (AP) _ Volunteers searching for a missing Laurens County man have found his body near the Saluda River in Greenville County.
Hiring Our Heroes Offers Jobs
Columbia, SC (WOLO)- Veterans and military spouses looking for work will have a chance to find a job. The U-S Chamber Of Commerce is hosting *Hiring Our Heroes* tomorrow.
SCE&G, SCEMD Prepare for Winter Weather
Preparations are underway, statewide, for this week's winter weather.
Federal Same Sex Ruling Impacts South Carolina
The federal expansion recognizing same sex marriages will impact South Carolinians, even though South Carolina is one of 34 states where same sex marriage is illegal.
SC legislators again cancel session due to weather
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate is canceling its legislative session this week due to forecasts of more snow and ice.
Winter weather headed to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Forecasters say snow and ice are a certainty this week in much of South Carolina. But they are trying to figure how much will fall and how long it will last.
Nonprofit founder running for secretary of state
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A co-founder of a nonprofit that aims to help more women get elected in South Carolina is running for secretary of state.
10 miles of I-26 being widened near Columbia
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Construction crews have begun widening 10 miles of Interstate 26 southeast of Columbia.
Richland deputy slightly injured in shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Richland County sheriff's deputy has been hurt after shots were fired through an apartment door by a suspect.
SC driver charged after hitting wheelchair in road
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol says troopers arrested a 70-year-old man after he struck a person operating a motorized wheelchair on a rural road.
SC animal shelter offers short-term care plan
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg County Animal Control is taking a new approach to placing animals in homes, and making space for new arrivals at the same time.
