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Five Points Safety Meeting to be held Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia City Councilman Moe Baddourah and Police Chief Skip Holbrook will hold a community meeting on safety issues facing Five Points. It will also include discussion on safety in the surrounding neighborhoods. The meeting is set for Tuesday,…

Beto returns to the Midlands this weekend

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke is returning to the palmetto state for his second visit since announcing his candidacy less than a month ago. His three-day drive through the Palmetto State will include events in Columbia, Charleston, Clemson,…

Bill aims to protect vulnerable, police during traffic stops

A South Carolina lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow people with disabilities or their caretaker to apply for a special registration that would note their condition and alert law enforcement during a traffic stop.

Crossover deadline for bills in State House passes

Columbia, SC (WOLO) -- Wednesday April 10th, 2019  was the crossover deadline for bills working through the State House. Bills that made the cut, include a measure overhauling the State's education system…

House passes 'Samantha Josephson safety act'

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- South Carolina lawmakers have voted to moved forward with the "Samantha L. Josephson Ridesharing Safety Act" which  would require illuminated signs in all Ubers and Lyfts. Now that the…

Governor McMaster on Senator Fritz Hollings' Passing

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) -- Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings:…

Child Abuse Prevention Month kicked off at Governor's mansion

[gtxvideo vid='zvPbX4ey' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zvPbX4ey.jpg' vtitle='child abuse prevention'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - April is "Child Abuse Prevention Month." Monday (4/1), Governor Henry McMaster was joined at the Governor's mansion by Lt. Governor Pamela Evette and members of Children's Trust of South Carolina.…

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