Runoff for Columbia City Council At-Large seat happening today
A Columbia business owner and attorney is challenging the incumbent for the city council at-large seat in a runoff Tuesday.
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Criminal charges expected this week against Epstein guards
Two correctional officers responsible for guarding Jeffrey Epstein are expected to face criminal charges this week.
Three charged with bribery at SC DMV office
Two employees with the South Carolina DMV have been charged with taking bribes to let a man avoid a line to pay automobile fees.
Latest polls show Biden leading Democratic field in SC
(CNN) --- According to new polls from Quinnipiac University and the University of North Florida, Former Vice President Joe Biden is leading the Democratic Primary field here in South…
Columbia Mayor says he knows who he's ready to support for President
Columbia, SC ( AP) -- According to the Associated Press , if billionaire Michael Bloomberg opts to enter the race for the White House he'll have one of South Carolina's most coveted endorsements.…
Irmo residents upset about possible sewer rate increase
IRMO, SC (WOLO)- Some people inIrmo say they're frustrated about a possible $40 sewer rate increase. "We can not continue to pay $101 a month for sewer," Irmo resident Herbie Metz said. "It…
"It will be the heartbeat of the community": New Kershaw County elementary school to open in 2021
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --The Kershaw County School District is breaking ground on having students from the North Central part of the county spending their K-12 years in one location. The district…
Game time set for Carolina Clemson game
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Game time has been set for the annual grudge match between the Gamecocks and the Tigers. According to the Uof SC athletic department the game will kickoff at noon on Saturday Nov. 30th at Williams-Brice Stadium and…
Deputies: Body of missing man in Calhoun County found in a pond
Calhoun County deputies say the body of a missing man, Jeremy Ballew, 36, has been found in a pond on Friday.
2nd horse stabbed and killed in northern South Carolina
CAMPOBELLO, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say two horses have recently been stabbed in northern South Carolina and investigators are trying to figure out if the attacks are related. In the most recent incident, owner Ann McGinnis told the Herald-Journal her…
AP Interview: Steyer's fortune fuels underdog 2020 campaign, candidate visits SC
BLUFFTON, S.C. (AP) — Tom Steyer says it’s “not possible” to buy the Democratic presidential nomination. Yet the elderly crowd gathered in the back of the Southern Barrel Brewing Company in this town near the South Carolina coast sure did…
Lawyer for mother denies teen died being denied medical care
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a South Carolina mother killed her 16-year-old daughter by withholding medical care to her during her life. But a lawyer for 32-year-old Kynika Green says the woman's daughter had serious medical problems, wasn't expected…
Columbia City Council Race: Duvall, Middleton prepare for Tuesday's run-off election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --Election Day may have been nearly two weeks ago, but two candidates are still chasing the final at-large spot on the Columbia City Council. Local attorney and businesswoman Sara Middleton is going up against incumbent Howard Duvall…
Fmr. Tri-County Electric Coop board chair indicted
Calhoun Co., S.C. (AP)-- The chairman of a Midlands electric cooperative was indicted Friday after prosecutors say he received $23,000 in free electricity and hundreds of thousands of dollars in free utility work. According to 1st Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe…
Columbia Police are searching for a burglary and assault suspect
Columbia Police have released a sketch of a possible suspect accused of burglary and assault on Ardincaple Drive.
Teen SC school shooter gets life for killing 1st grader
A teenage school shooter that killed a first grader on a school playground and his father in their home, was sentenced to life in prison.
Sumter police say a missing 80-year-old woman has been found safe
Sumter Police Department says a missing 80-year-old woman who was last seen on Thursday, has been found safe this morning.
Deval Patrick joins already crowded 2020 Presidential race
(CNN) ---Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has officially entered the already crowded 20-20 presidential race. Patrick, a Democrat admits his late-entry into the race won't be easy but says he's ready for…
CDC reports fewer people are smoking cigarettes in the US
(CNN) - A new report suggests fewer people are smoking cigarettes in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 13.7 percent…
A holy offer! Midlands church to sell its place of worship
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A historic church hopes someone takes them up on its holy offer as they have to sell their place of worship because upkeep is too heavy of a burden. For nearly 50…
