“We want to legalize marijuana. We want to legalize sports betting. We want to take that money and pay our teachers more," Cunningham said. "We want to look to eliminate the state income tax in South Carolina. It’s a message of freedom and it resonates throughout the entire state.”
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is investigating a shooting they say left three people injured.
Benedict College has become the 1st HBCU in South Carolina to receive accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program. Clemson University is the only other school in the state to have this accreditation for its Environmental Engineering program.
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living, Cola Jazz is holding a membership anniversary party Sunday at 701 Whaley. Up next, Cola Jazz Fest takes place September…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Thursday morning Gov. Henry McMaster signed the Family Leave Bill into law. The law provides state employees with up to six weeks of paid family leave for the birth, adoption,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If your commute takes you near South Assembly street, you will need to find an alternate route. CSX railroad is performing maintenance on the tracks near South Assembly. According to Columbia Police,…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)--Lexington County Deputies say 21 year old Devon Ray Shealy is facing multiple charges, accused of starting two pursuits and crashing into a patrol vehicle. Deputies say on…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Good news for parents with students in Pelion. According to a spokesperson for Lexington School Dist. One, the district is participating in the Community Eligibility Provision as part of…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Department of Juvenile Justice says there was a small fire on its Broad River Rd. campus Thursday morning. Officials say it was in the woodworking shop behind the Birchwood School, a staff member…
The Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the victim in a recent shooting at North Pointe Estates.
President Biden's decision to provide student loan relief will affect millions of former and current students across the nation, and here in Columbia. Some students at the University of South Carolina are excited about the relief. Dr. Breyon Williams, Education Economist with Mathematica Policy Research in Washington, D.C., and University of South Carolina graduate, says those who might disagree with President Biden's decision probably don't need to worry about the plan impacting them financially.
“Students have to have the opportunities to be exposed to see where they can find their gift and talent," said Sharon Nelson, City of Columbia talent recruiter. "If you don’t have the opportunity then how do you know what you’re good at?”
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In our look at Local Living, Columbia's pools are still open but the clock is ticking. City officials say the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Richland County Sheriff's Department says it has arrested a man accused of shooting at a Forest Acres Police Officer's vehicle in July. According to investigators, Ladre Smith…
South Carolina Quarterback Spencer Rattler has been named to the Johnny Unitas watch list.
ABC NEWS-- President Joe Biden's loan forgiveness announcement called for the cancellation of student loan debt up to $20,000 per borrower. But there are critics on both sides of the aisle. ABC's Morgan…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- South Carolina is among the state's with the most student loan debt. According to wallet-hub dot com, South Carolina ranks 9th when it comes to those still owing money on their education.…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- According to the Columbia Fire Dept., Dominion has stopped a gas leak and traffic has been reopened on Hardscrabble Rd. Earlier in the day a spokesperson for the Columbia Fire…
The Columbia Police Department says they are investigating a shooting at a Walmart on Forest Drive Tuesday night.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The town of Lexington is renovating and expanding Virginia Hylton Park. During a groundbreaking ceremony council members shared what the community can expect from the project. The project comes…
The Transportation Security Administration is reminding passengers of items that are prohibited in your carry-on bags and must be checked.
Congressman Wilson says he is hearing many of the same concerns from South Carolinians.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police say they are investigating a shooting outside an apartment complex. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to North Pointe Estates on Ripplemeyer Avenue after receiving a Shotspotter alert around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Police say a…
A spokesperson for the Lexington Police Department says a recent shooting that resulted in a death was determined to be a justifiable homicide. On August 16th, police say Matthew Stanfield of Colorado entered the home of his sister in the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If your commute takes you near South Assembly street, you will need to find an alternate route. Columbia Police issued a Traffic alert: As you travel along the 600 block of South Assembly Street this week, be…
