McMaster: Idea of impropriety in leader search preposterous
A spokesman for Gov. Henry McMaster says it's preposterous to suggest the governor did anything improper during the search for a new University of South Carolina president.
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Food Lion donates new refrigerator truck to Harvest Hope
Today Food Lion donated a new refrigerator truck to Harvest Hope Food Bank worth over $100,000 dollars to help feed families across the state.
Trading school supplies for parking fines: City Council discusses new ordinance
The Columbia City Council is discussing a new way for people to pay off their parking tickets.
Former SC governor, congressman Mark Sanford may run against Trump in 2020
Mark Sanford is considering a run for president in 2020.
SC agents investigating fire that destroyed rural church
A fire has destroyed a rural church in Williamsburg County and South Carolina agents are investigating.
Authorities ID skydiver killed while landing in SC
Authorities have released the identity of a skydiver who died during a hard landing near the South Carolina-North Carolina border.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile in Richland Co. communities
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- West Nile virus is confirmed in two places in Richland Co., after mosquitoes tested positive in Forest Acres and St. Andrews. Now, Richland Co. Vector Control is trying to minimize…
Valet arrested after taking customers car home, says he didn't have money to fix his car
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-A Midlands woman came home to a missing car at the airport because a valet employee took her car for a spin. "I was very upset," Joye Johnson said. "I felt violated…
Deals, protests during Amazon Prime Day
Amazon's Prime Day is coming with a wave of deals — and protests.
Neighbors of Allen Benedict Court apartments react to residents moving out
When he moved across the street from the Allen Benedict Court apartments nearly 20 years ago, Charles Brooks says his neighborhood was full of life.
1,556 animals adopted during Pick Me! SC weekend
1,556 animals found homes this past weekend, thanks to the second annual statewide adoption event ‘Pick Me! SC.’
Deputies looking for masked man who fired shots during Two Notch Pitt Stop robbery
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deputies are looking for someone who robbed the Pitt Stop on Two Notch road last month. According to a news release and surveillance video sent Monday (7/15), the person walked into the convenience store at 7460…
Teen involved in fatal collision on Dreher Shoals Road identified
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the teenager who died as the result of a motor vehicle collision on Dreher Shoals Road in Irmo over the weekend.
Former officer said she was paid to bring package containing meth, marijuana to facility: Warrant
A former correctional officer was sentenced to serve six years prison for introducing contraband to inmates.
Ex-boxing champ Pernell Whitaker dies
Former boxing champion Pernell Whitaker has died after he was hit by a car in Virginia. He was 55.
One killed in weekend boating accident
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO)-- Officials with the Department of Natural Resources say a boater was pronounced dead after an accident this weekend. Officials say six people were on a pontoon boat on Lake Marion Saturday when waves caused their 32 foot…
Forest Acres PD searching for robbery suspect
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)--Forest Acres police are looking for a suspect in a recent robbery. Investigators say suspect can be seen in a a picture taken from an ATM's security camera. Police say the…
WWE star Jeff Hardy arrested for public intoxication
(CNN)-World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Jeff Hardy was arrested for public intoxication Saturday in South Carolina, police said. Police said they received a report of an intoxicated person in Myrtle Beach about 11 a.m. Shortly…
South Carolina mental hospital patient died at bottom of dogpile
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A patient at a state mental hospital in South Carolina has died after being at the bottom of a dogpile of several employees - something specifically prohibited in their training. The State newspaper reports three of…
