Ex-SC official gets 7 months in jail in prostitution arrest
A former member of the board that oversees South Carolina highways will spend seven months in jail by violating his probation by trying to hire a prostitute.
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Man in custody after hostage incident at Newberry Vocational Rehabilitation Center
One subject is in custody after a hostage situation occurred at the Vocational Rehabilitation Center in Newberry on Evan Street in Newberry, according to the City of Newberry.
*UPDATE* Woman last seen at Killian Road Kroger found safe
Officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say Betty Jean Robinson has been found safe and is back with her family.
Man found dead near SC daycare was shot across the street
Authorities say a man found dead in a South Carolina daycare parking lot was shot by a man living across the street.
Fatal collision blocks road in front of Saxe Gotha Elementary School
South Carolina Highway Patrol says a collision has blocked the road in front of Saxe Gotha Elementary School.
Columbia Police say power has been restored in Richland County
Columbia Police say power has been restored in Richland County after hundreds lost power early this morning.
RCSD joining the "Neighbors App" by Ring to keep neighborhoods safer
The Richland County Sheriff's Department is partnering with Ring.com to keep neighborhoods safe.
Sanford, other GOP Trump challengers slow to raise money for primary
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Mark Sanford, the most prominent primary challenger to President Donald Trump, has said he won't solicit contributions from his longtime donor base until he's "proven a measure of electoral success." Bill Kristol has yet to fully activate…
Orangeburg bus drivers meet with district leaders to discuss pay situation
For the second straight day, several bus drivers with the Orangeburg County School District protested disparities in their paychecks.
'Cleaning for a Reason' provides free home cleanings for cancer patients
October brings attention to breast cancer, by raising awareness of treatment, research and prevention. One local company is going a step above the rest, by offering a free home cleaning to a patient undergoing treatment.
SC man accused of fatally shooting half-brother
A South Carolina man has been accused of fatally shooting his half-brother at a family residence.
Firefighters respond to salvage yard fire
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--At 8am Tuesday morning crews with the Columbia Fire Department responded to American Recycling and Parts on Fairfield Rd. No injuries have been reported. A spokesperson for the fire department says several…
Orangeburg County School District students, parents concerned about bus driver strike
Tuesday morning officials with the newly consolidated Orangeburg County School District are meeting to discuss a strike by bus drivers that left students without transportation home after school.
No one is hurt after overnight house fire on Tremont Avenue
Columbia Fire Department officials say no one is injured after an overnight house fire on the 800 block of Tremont Avenue.
Columbia Fire says fire at The Hub apartment is contained
Columbia Fire officials say they've contained an early morning fire at The Hub apartment complex on the 1400 block of Main Street.
FAA to test if smaller plane seats are safe
(CNN) - The FAA will soon start testing if shrinking seat sizes are safe. The agency will run 12 days of live testing in November with 720…
President Trump approves Gov. McMaster's request for Dorian federal aid
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- President Donald Trump has approved Governor Henry McMaster's request for federal aid following hurricane Dorian. The federal aid will be used across 11 coastal counties to supplement emergency work…
SpaceX unveils rocket ship that will take people, cargo to the moon
(CNN) - SpaceX says it has developed the rocket ship that's going to carry people and cargo to the moon. Over the weekend Elon Musk unveiled the SpaceX Starship, a reusable spacecraft capable…
Law enforcement's annual event gives alternative solutions for people on parole
Local, state and federal law enforcement agencies teamed up for the annual Ceasefire Columbia Offender Call-in. The event gives people on parole alternative solutions to turn their lives around.
McDonald's selling Big Macs for 1-cent all week
Get a big mac from McDonald's for a penny!
