Bull Street Project's Economic Impact
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Today, the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce held a news conference announcing the results of an economic impact study conducted by Miley & Associates, Inc.
Local News
Veteran advocates on PTSD host SC Statehouse rally
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Advocates for military veterans and those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder are holding a rally at the South Carolina Statehouse.
Riverbanks Zoo adds gorilla, flamingos
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia has announced three additions.
Suspected Arsonist, 'Hero' Sought
While an apartment complex fire that displaced more than two dozen residents has been ruled an arson, officials say they want to thank the man they are hailing as a hero in the incident.
Community farmers market opens in North Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A new community farmers market is coming to the North Columbia area.
Verizon Wireless visits Fort Jackson on job search
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (AP) — A group of Verizon Wireless employees is visiting Fort Jackson to help military men and women who are leaving the ranks and need help in their job search.
Lane Closure on US 176 at Broad River Bridge Friday
If your commute takes you on US 176 across the Broad River Bridge between 6:00pm and 7:15pm Friday, be prepared for congestion.
SC budget: Hospital regulation program loses $1.7M
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House has agreed with Gov. Nikki Haley to remove more than $1.7 million from a program that state health officials use to regulate the building of hospitals and medical facilities and buying expensive equipment.
No Congressional Deal on Student Loan Rates
Seven million college students will likely have to pay more for their loans come July First.
Gay Rights March
More than a hundred gay rights supporters hit the streets to celebrate two landmark decisions handed down by the Supreme Court.
Dragging Death Update
German Orlando Zuniga-Torres is being charged with Accessory after the fact in connection with this weekend's dragging death investigation.
State Rep. Ott to leave SC House at end of week
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Rep. Harry Ott is stepping down to take a farm job in President Barack Obama's administration.
Gay rights supporters schedule Columbia march
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Supporters of gay marriage plan to march in Columbia after the U.S. Supreme Court's rulings in two gay marriage cases.
Court Decision's Impact on SC
As the Supreme Court says legally married same-sex couples should get the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples, and has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California by holding that defenders of California's gay marriage ban did not have the right to appeal lower court rulings striking down the ban, we find out the impact all of this could have on South Carolina.
Police name suspect in Columbia dragging death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say they have a suspect in the death of a man who was dragged under a van for about a quarter of a mile.
Haley prepares to release SC budget vetoes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is getting ready to issue vetoes for the Legislature's $6.7 billion spending plan.
Voting Rights Decision
A voting rights decision handed down by the highest court could change the way you vote.
Court: Child Isn't Required to Go to Father
The Supreme Court says a Native American child doesn't have to be taken away from her adoptive parents and given to her biological father.
N Charleston Breaks Ground on New Community Center
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ A South Carolina city is breaking ground on a new community center.
Marriage Equality
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Supporters of marriage equality and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in South Carolina will be gathering in from 5-6pm at 1109 Assembly Street in downtown Columbia to March for Equality.
SC prosecutor applauding high court's VRA decision
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's top prosecutor says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to halt the use of a key Voting Rights Act provision means states will be treated more equally.
Bull St. to Undergo Mammoth Facelift
After ten years on the market and tow and a half years of negotiation, city of Columbia officials claim they have a historic partnership for a historic project.
130 logistics jobs coming to York County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A company that specializes in logistics is bringing about 130 jobs to York County.
Richland deputies offering free kid fingerprinting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Richland County deputies are giving parents a free opportunity to keep their kids safe.
High court voids key part of Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court says a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act cannot be enforced until Congress comes up with a new way of determining which states and localities require close federal monitoring of elections.
