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.
Local News
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.
Police: Fight preceded SC man's dragging death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Columbia police say a man who died after apparently being dragged by a van for several blocks was in fight just before his death.
Haley signs highway funding bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a bill she says could raise up to $1 billion to improve the state's roads and bridges.
Homeless Citizens One on One
Hear more of our One on One Interviews with some of Columbia's Homeless Citizens.
Homelessness on the Rise
The amount of people who are without a place to call home is growing, not only in Columbia but throughout the state. A recent study shows at least 31 percent of people are finding themselves homeless for the first time, many of them living in inhabitable conditions.
Deen Loses Another Major Sponsor
Smithfield Foods has terminated its contract with the celebrity chef after she admitted using a racial slur.
Search For Missing Rafter Continues
(WOLO), Columbia, SC-Equipment problems and the potential for storms have suspended the search for a missing florida man in the chattooga river.
