A meeting to ward off voter suppression
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Urban League’s Young Professionals will be teaming up with BET along with the National Urban League as well as other civil rights organizations to plan to…
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SC House leader wants raises and bonuses, but not now
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The chairman of the House committee that writes South Carolina's budget says he also wants a small raise for teachers and a $1,000 COVID-19 hazard pay bonus for lower…
Rescuers reach people cut off by Gulf Coast hurricane
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) - Hurricane Sally left some people on the Gulf Coast cut off by floodwaters until they could be rescued by teams in boats and high-water vehicles. Storm damaged boats sit at the dock…
Mother sentenced in death of 6 month old son
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (AP) - A 30-year prison sentence has been given to a Florida woman who killed her 6-month-old son in South Carolina because she was angry when the child's father wouldn't…
Collin Hill named starting quarterback for Gamecocks' season opener
Collin Hill will be the starting quarterback when the South Carolina Gamecocks open the 2020 football season against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 26, head coach Will Muschamp announced today.
Smoke from wildfires visible on NASA satellite
(CNN) -- Smoke from the wildfires on the West Coast is making its way to the East Coast. These are images from a NASA satellite that shows clouds of smoke stretching coast-to-coast. [caption id="attachment_445758"…
South Carolina Senate OKs teacher raises, hazard pay
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has passed changes to the state budget that would provide a small raise to most teachers and a hazard pay bonus for some lower-paid state workers. Now attention turns to the House,…
6-year-old dies after struggle in water at Folly Beach
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina coroner says a 6-year-old boy has died after a struggle in the water at Folly Beach. The Charleston County Coroner's Office says Ian Hernandez, of Ladson, was pronounced dead Monday at the…
Ribbon cutting ceremony held at Camden Riverfront Environmental Park
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- There's a new park in Camden that will give kayaks and canoes access to water, while allowing nature to flourish. Officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Camden Riverfront Environmental…
Emergency officials on stand-by as remnants of Hurricane Sally roll through Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- As the remnants of Hurricane Sally make their way towards the Midlands, emergency responders are getting ready in case there’s significant flooding. Over the years, the City of Columbia has…
SC Red Cross volunteers assist with Hurricane Sally and wildfire relief
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are doing their part to help in the response to both Hurricane Sally and the wildfires on the West Coast. The Red Cross…
Former ITT students to receive $330 million in debt relief, AG Wilson announces
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In a settlement with 48 attorneys general and the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Attorney General Alan Wilson says he secured $8.6 million in debt relief for over 1,000 former ITT Tech students in South Carolina. On…
Christmas comes early for 'Hobby Lobby' employees
(CNN) -- Some Hobby Lobby employees will be getting an early Christmas gift. Monday the arts and crafts store announced its raising its minimum wage to $17 dollars an hour. That's more than…
SC absentee voting bill passed; will go to Governor's desk
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill to allow all voters in the fall to cast absentee ballots due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The House started a two-week special session Tuesday by debating…
In person court to resume this month
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Six months after shutting down the state's court system in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolina's top jurist now says courts may resume in-person…
Columbia extends mask ordinance
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Tuesday afternoon Columbia City Council extended the city's mask ordinance. The previous emergency ordinance was set to expire on october fourth but will now last for another 61 days. The council also agreed to further suspend the normal…
Volunteers from SC helping with hurricane, wildfire response
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--As is usually the case when disaster strikes, volunteers from the South Carolina Red Cross are there to help. According to the Red Cross there are currently 36 volunteers from the…
House Speaker says lawmakers will stay until another COVID-19 deal reached
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press (Associated Press) --WASHINGTON -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday the House will remain in session until lawmakers deliver another round of COVID-19 relief, a move that came as Democrats…
Dozens gather outside State House calling on South Carolina to "open up" in spite of COVID-19 concerns
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Some South Carolinians are getting frustrated by the lingering COVID-19 pandemic, leading for some to call for change. The United Patriot Alliance spearheaded a gathering Tuesday morning, which gave…
USDA Undersecretary visits Harvest Hope
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --- USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach visited Harvest Hope food bank on Tuesday. Harvest Hope is a part of the USDA's Farmers to Families Food Box…
