City Council Approves Park Fee Hike
City Council unanimously voted to increase fees for anyone who wants to rent outdoor open space and parks in the city of Columbia beginning July 1st.
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Neighborhood Surveys
(WOLO) Columbia, SC-Interim Columbia Police Chief Ruben Santiago announces that a second set of neighborhood surveys designed to gather feedback regarding the Columbia Police Department is slated to arrive in mailboxes this week.
SC gets new emergency management director
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The interim director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been given the job permanently.
Water Safety in Wake of Teen's Drowning
A family friend says folks should not only be aware of 17-year-old Waeland Peeples' drowning death but also how to prevent it from happening to someone else.
West Columbia police shoot, kill suspect
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State police are investigating the death of a man shot by West Columbia officers.
Audit: Lawmakers need to define school readiness
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A state audit of South Carolina First Steps says lawmakers need to define "school readiness" and implement pre-school testing to better determine which children most need help and how to boost chances for success.
SC teen charged with felony DUI after collision
FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) — An 18-year-old Florence man is charged with felony driving under the influence after a woman was killed in a two-car collision in Florence.
Columbia firefighter causes fire at own station
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia firefighter rushing to a call during a thunderstorm left a pot of grease on a stove that caused a blaze in the kitchen of a fire station.
Walmart Evacuated after Chemical Leak
Authorities in Lexington County say they know what caused an evacuation at a Walmart on Sunset Boulevard Tuesday afternoon.
Haley Signs Military Service Bill
Veterans in our state can now count their military training toward finding job.
Suspect Shot, Killed by Police Officer
A suspect is dead after investigators say he pulled a gun on police.
Saluda teen drowns in Lake Murray
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) — A Saluda teen has drowned in Lake Murray while trying to swim to shore from a pontoon boat.
Orangeburg retirement home wants alcohol license
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials.
Compromise could provide $800M for SC roads
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A panel of House and Senate members has approved a budget compromise that does not include a pay raise for state employees.
Demolition to stop traffic Wednesday evening
Early evening commuters Wednesday will need to considering finding a detour if traveling on US 176 near the Broad River Bridge.
USC Tuition to Increase About 3%
Tuition increasing at the University of South Carolina.
Anniversary of fatal Charleston fire observed
Ceremonies are being held in South Carolina marking the sixth anniversary of a furniture store fire that claimed the lives of nine Charleston firefighters.
Fire Reported at Columbia Fire Station
A fire at a Columbia Fire Station caused $20,000 in damage, Monday evening.
Brutal Mob Beating
Richland County Sheriff's are investigating a brutal mob beating which was video recorded and posted on YouTube. Authorities say once they find out who was involved in the melee, they intend to bring charges.
Columbia man charged with fatal motorcycle wreck
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A Columbia man has been arrested in a fatal motorcycle wreck.
Beaufort County to Discuss Island Transportation
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) _ Beaufort County wants to take a look at transportation options for Daufuskie (Daw-FUHS-Kee) Island. The Island Packet of Hilton Head reports (http://bit.ly/19d5pY2 ) that county officials have proposed spending $50,000 to study long-term transportation…
Deadbeat Parent
(WOLO) Columbia, SC- Richland County deputies are looking for a man they're calling a deadbeat parent.
Military Parents to Return After Son Drowns
The military parents of a Midlands teenager are on their way back home after being informed their son, on Father's Day, drowned in Lake Murray.
Smoke forces partial evacuation at SC Statehouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — About 20 people were evacuated from the South Carolina Statehouse for about an hour after smoke from an escalator set off alarms.
SC deputies collecting glasses, hearing aids
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Lexington County sheriff's deputies are again rounding up new and used eyeglasses and hearing aids to help people see and hear better.
