8 SC districts initially ask for $210 million in merger aid
Eight school districts in South Carolina are asking for more than $200 million in state aid to consolidate into four districts.
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Thousands attend American Idol auditions in Columbia, hoping to get that golden ticket
On Monday, the first round of auditions for American Idol were held at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia. Anyone who is a legal U.S. resident and between the ages of 15 and 28 were eligible to register and audition.
Police report: SC man forced by drug dealer to walk naked
A South Carolina police report states a man found walking down a road naked was forced to do it by a gun-toting drug dealer to whom he owed money.
Sumter Police Chief says based on forensic evidence Nevaeh Adams is deceased
Sumter Police are scheduled to hold a news conference at three o'clock Monday afternoon about a case that has rocked the state.
City to commemorate Women's Equality Day, "She Did Day"
Monday City of Columbia plans Proclaim August 26th as #SheDid Day along with Historic Columbia, and the Women’s Rights Empowerment Network (WREN).
One injured after overnight shooting on Benedict Street
Columbia Police say one man is hurt after an overnight shooting on the 62 hundred block of Benedict Street.
Cardinal Newman School gets new slogan after racist videos, threat
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A private Catholic high school is South Carolina has unveiled a new slogan after a student was accused of making racist videos and threatening his school. The State newspaper reports the new motto for Cardinal Newman…
Fund backed by DiCaprio pledges $5M to Amazon amid fires
A new environmental foundation backed by Leonardo DiCaprio is pledging $5 million in aid to the Amazon, which has been swept by wildfires . Earth Alliance was created last month by DiCaprio and philanthropists Laurene Powell Jobs and Brian Sheth.…
Beto O'Rourke to visit Benedict College on Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke will visit Benedict College on Tuesday. This marks his fifth trip to the Palmetto State and his first trip back since the mass shooting in El Paso. The event will be…
Kamala Harris takes part in South Carolina black pride events
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — Kamala Harris spent a couple of days in South Carolina amid her presidential run. On Friday, Harris attended black pride events in the Columbia area. She participated in a happy hour at Gold Den with actress…
Beyonce, Sinatra among those on Obama summer song playlist
The Obama summer playlist has everyone from Drake and Beyonce to Steely Dan and Frank Sinatra. The former president calls it "some new, some old, some fast, some slow." Barack Obama tweeted 44 songs Saturday that he and his wife,…
SC plans ribbon cutting ceremony at Volvo's I-26 interchange
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina is planning a celebration to open a new interchange on Interstate 26 for Volvo Cars plant in Berkeley County. Gov. Henry McMaster is joining state commerce and transportation officials as well as local leaders…
1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting near Coastal Carolina University
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one man was killed and a second person injured in a shooting at a gas station near a South Carolina university. The Horry County Coroner's Office said 24-year-old Jamarr White died at the hospital…
Police looking for man who shot someone during armed church robbery
Forest Acres Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting at a local church Sunday morning.
Suspect identified in Columbia officer-involved shooting
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have identified the suspect in an early morning officer-involved shooting. The shooting happened shortly before 3:00 a.m. in the Food Lion parking lot on Broad River Road. An officer attempted a traffic stop on a Dodge…
'Black Panther 2' gets 2022 release date during Disney D23 Expo
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- "Black Panther 2" will hit theaters on May 6, 2022, writer and director Ryan Coogler announced Saturday. Speaking Saturday at the Walt Disney Co.'s D23 fan convention in Anaheim, Coogler said he wasn't ready to reveal a title…
Emergency drill planned at V.C. Summer nuclear plant
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Emergency officials in South Carolina are joining Dominion Energy for an exercise to test their plans in case there is an emergency at the V.C. Summer nuclear plant in Fairfield County. The training practice will take…
Lawsuit: Ex-Citadel staffer drugged, sexually abused cadet
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A student at The Citadel sued an ex-instructor who he says agreed not to discipline him in exchange for sex. Former Citadel Lt. Col.…
Summer Concert Series ending with its last live concert for the summer
The City of Columbia live outdoor summer concert series will be hosting its last hot music event tonight.
SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- SLED is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happen just before 3 a.m. Saturday. The incident happened at 1013 Broad River Road. https://twitter.com/ColumbiaPDSC/status/1165275550811873280 Two Columbia police officers responded to the scene. One of those officers were injured, but has…
