After a hard fought campaign that ended up with primary results too close to call. Ellen Weaver ends up walking away winning the Republican nomination for State Superintendent of Education during the June 28 runoff. Weaver beat her Republican competitor, fellow Republican Kathy Maness 63% to 32%.
After receiving 23 percent of votes two weeks ago compared to Kathy Maness’ 31 percent, Ellen Weaver took more than 60 percent of the vote in the runoff, winning the Republican nomination for state superintendent of education.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been charged with taking over the investigation of an officer involved shooting.
Smith was arrested last week and today he was in court for a bond hearing.
The South Carolina Military Museum unveiled a museum exhibit commemorating the partnership. A similar ceremony is being planned in Colombia in the coming weeks.
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The Columbia Police Department says a 36-year-old man has been charged in connection with the theft of two motorcycles.
The Columbia Police Department says a 25-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a man at an apartment complex last week.
Lexington community residents can prepare for several public safety checkpoints that will be conducted this week.
The strongest of these earthquakes shook the Midlands Sunday morning. The 3.4 magnitude earthquake was felt by many Elgin residents.
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The Columbia Police Department says officers are investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a car at the intersection of Devine Street and Heidt Street last night.
Beginning this Friday, The COMET will suspend bus service to one Midlands community.
If you're planning on traveling this week, GasBuddy says prices at the pumps are falling in the Midlands.
Protests over the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade continued at the State House Sunday.
The Richland County Sheriff's Department says one person is dead and another is behind bars after a shooting that took place in the 2400 block of Sea Gull Lane.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police Department says a body was found on Gregg Street. According to police, a citizen called 9-1-1 after making the discovery at 9:30 a.m.…
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - An earthquake was felt in the Midlands early on Sunday morning. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, at around 1:30 a.m. a 3.4 magnitude earthquake was detected east of Elgin. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Former gang members turned street ambassadors held their first community day event on Saturday, June 25th. The group is called G.A.N.G.S. which stands for Getting A New Generation Started and…
(Source: Monetta Volunteer Fire department) MONETTA, S.C. (WOLO) - A ribbon cutting held on Saturday for the Monetta Volunteer Fire department's new station. The station is dedicated in memory of fallen Cayce Police Officer…
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“He had only been in town a month. Just consider the storm he brought to all of these people's lives in one month," said Ernest Finney, Third Circuit Solicitor.
Midlands residents are speaking out, with some in support of and some against the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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