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Date set for South Carolina’s first execution in more than 13 years
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina has set a Sept. 20 date to put inmate Freddie Eugene Owens to death in what would be the state’s first execution in more than 13 years. South Carolina was once one of the busiest states for executions, but for years had...
'No resentment': Ex-Auditor Wood pans incumbent Holmes, endorses GOP's Boliek in NC auditor race
Beth Wood, the longtime Democratic state auditor who stepped down in December, is throwing her support behind Republican David Boliek in the upcoming auditor’s race. The stance is as much an endorsement of the first-time candidate as it is a rebuke of his opponent, Jessica Holmes, the sitting Democratic state auditor, who was appointed to replace Wood.
Family honors Jaylan Sarah Hasty with awareness: 'I want to be able to save someone else's daughter'
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dozens of people gathered this afternoon in north Columbia to honor and celebrate the life of Jaylan Sarah Hasty, who lost her life to domestic violence one year ago. Now, her family has an important message for the world. Hasty died last August after firefighters were...
Two wine, cocktail bars from budding hospitality group in the works for West Columbia
Led by the former general manager of fine-dining mainstay Terra, the group is developing a cocktail bar/supper club and another business bringing together alcohol retail with a relaxed wine bar vibe and kitchen.
Out-of-State Visitor Claims $1 Million Powerball Prize in Florida
An out-of-state visitor recently claimed a $1 million Powerball prize in Florida. The Florida Lottery announced that Floyd Horner, Jr., of Tega Cay, South Carolina, claimed a $1 million prize from the Powerball drawing held on February 1, 2023, at the Lottery’s Tampa District Office. The winning Powerball ticket...
Friday night lights return: South Carolina high school football unites families across generations
LEXINGTON, S.C. — The lights above high school stadiums across South Carolina on Friday night shone brightly. As marching bands played on, there was electricity in the air. The excitement was palpable, and then, with one kick, the crowd roared. It’s official. High school football has returned to the...
A new program actively supports at-risk students across South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Carolus Online Academy hosted its back-to-school event in Columbia on Friday at the South Carolina Public Charter School District office. The academy started its new program, "Carolus Cares: Project Give Back," which supports at-risk students at school and throughout South Carolina. “We came out to...
Cybersecurity experts collaborate with state leaders at inaugural conference
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — As the use of technology increases in our day-to-day lives, so does the need for online security. Members of an organization called the SC Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, or SC CIC (“Kick”), joined together with state leaders in West Columbia for an educational conference.
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