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Air raid siren? Relic of the past? Here’s the truth about that strange tower in downtown Columbia
It’s hard to miss and has probably caught your attention over the years when driving through downtown, but what really is the deal with that strange tower of cones on Taylor Street? You might be surprised to learn that it still has a use today.
Road construction begins for multiple projects in the surrounding areas near Scout Motors plant
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WIS) - More changes are coming to the area surrounding the new Scout Motors plant in Blythewood. WIS News 10 shot a video that shows a path already cleared for a new railroad extension linking the Scout Motors plant to the existing rail line running along U.S. 21.
Firework Ordinances in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– There are certain ordinances to follow if you’re setting off fireworks on the 4th. Deputies say in unincorporated parts of Lexington County, fireworks can be shot off from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Violators could get a noise ordinance ticket, which carries a fine of...
Legislature earmarks $300K for Richland County employee’s nonprofit despite few details
Outside of the normal budget process, the South Carolina has set aside $300,000 for a foundation with little track record, founded by a Richland County employee, to run an ambitious program to provide arts education and address food insecurity.
Other agencies take over S.C. duties as DHEC shuts down
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The interim director of the new South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, Myra Reece, spoke Monday to officially launch the agency and explain its roles and responsibilities to the public. Watch a stream above. The news conference took place at 10 a.m. outside the new DES...
Residents at Christopher Towers face summer heat without A/C
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Senior citizens residing at Christopher Towers in Five Points are facing sweltering conditions as the building's air conditioning system remains out of service for over 24 hours. "I got up and couldn’t even sleep because it was so hot," said David Cooper who lives in Christopher...
"It's not working:" Famlies of inmates at Alvin S Glenn Detention Center say more needs to be done
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Richland County Council met Tuesday about a whole host of issues, but before the meeting, attorneys, family members and friends of inmates at the Alvin S Glenn Detention Center gathered to speak out about what their loved ones are going through. Marie King's son is...
Town of Irmo Issues Statement on Permitting Issues with Ascent Classical Academies
Irmo, SC – July 2, 2024 – The Town of Irmo is issuing a public statement to correct any. misinformation regarding the recent postponement of the school year by Ascent Classical. Academies due to permitting issues. It has come to the Town’s attention that Ascent Classical Academies has...
Fort Jackson to host annual Independence Day Celebration; new addition this year
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is a network of support and recreation services for the Unites States Armed Forces, with a goal to see that military families get to experience the same quality of life as those that they protect. These services include things like pools, golf courses, restaurants and...
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