Deval Patrick takes nascent 2020 campaign to South Carolina
2020 Democratic presidential hopeful, Deval Patrick, visited Columbia to speak with black female business owners Tuesday.
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Councilman Howard Duvall wins at-large seat in run-off election
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The results are in and the final city of columbia council seat has been filled. Incumbent Howard Duvall will keep his seat on city council after beating his opponent. Council Duvall beat out…
State lawmakers set to pre-file hate crime legislation
Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- A bi-partisan group of state lawmakers will pre-file hate crime legislation tomorrow, Wednesday November 20th, 2019 . Democratic Representatives Beth Bernstein, Wendell Gilliard, and Leon Stavrinakis along with…
Columbia City Council upholds decision to deny adult store Taboo a business license
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --City leaders taking a stand against an adult store’s efforts to obtain a business license. The Columbia City Council voted unanimously to uphold the Business Licensing Division’s decision to prevent Taboo…
Group donates Electronic Storage Detection K-9 to help protect children in Richland Co.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The Richland Co. Sheriff' Department now has a new deputy who is trained to find electronic storage devices. K-9 Oakley is an 18-month-old English Labrador whose main task is…
Coroner identifies man killed in Winter Park Drive shooting
A 29-year-old man was identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in the 400 block of Winter Park Drive Monday.
Child's body found at Manse Street home: CPD
Columbia Police are investigating a child's death at a Manse Street home.
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.
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…
