Local deputies are helping keep the lights on for Midlands seniors
The effort is called 'Bulb Blitz Day' and the idea is to help reduce the risk of falls for senior citizens when it comes to replacing their light bulbs.
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New window donated after bullet goes into living room of elderly Columbia woman
On Thursday, an elderly woman in Columbia had her window replaced free of charge after a bullet went through it earlier this year.
Firefighters battling flames at several homes on Westwood Avenue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department says in a tweet that at least 20 firefighters are on the scene at a home in North Columbia battling a fire. No injuries have been reported at this time. This is…
South Carolina councilman passes away
A councilman for Berkeley County has passed away, according to the county.
Ex-French President Chirac, who stood up to US, dies at 86
Jacques Chirac, a two-term French president who opposed the U.S. invasion of Iraq, died Thursday at age 86.
A look at previous Presidents impeached in US History
(CNN) --- If President Trump is impeached, he will not be the first. Two Presidents have been impeached previously, President Andrew Johnson and President Bill Clinton. President Johnson was impeached in 1868 after he…
McDonald's enlists Alexa and Google to help with its hiring
Want a job at McDonald's? Just ask your smartphone.
Feds: SC prison cellphone jam test has 'promising results'
Federal officials say they're encouraged by a test of a jamming technology some hope will help combat the threat posed by inmates with smuggled cellphones.
USC professor breaks down potential next steps of Trump impeachment inquiry
With the House taking a look at impeachment options, the next few weeks could be very eventful for the Trump administration, according to Kirk Randazzo, the Head of the Political Science Department at the University of South Carolina.
Deputies investigating shooting that injured 17-year-old
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting incident that injured a 17-year-old driver.
Pets can make a huge impact in a senior citizen's life
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- Playing with a pet can have a huge impact on a senior citizen's well-being. If they're dealing with loneliness, that animal can become family. Having a pet can…
Sheriff: South Carolina horse tied up, sexually assaulted
Authorities say a dressage horse at a South Carolina ranch was found tied up and sexually assaulted.
Second man charged with murder in connection with Sumter gas station shooting
A second man is charged with murder in connection to a gang-related shooting that happened early September at the Sunoco gas station on Broad Street, according to the Sumter Police Department.
Trump Impeachment- the latest
WASHINGTON (AP) _ A whistleblower complaint that has triggered a renewed impeachment effort in the House will be available to some members and staff of congressional intelligence committees Wednesday, according to two people familiar with the matter. The House and…
“Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary’s wife charged in boat crash
The wife of “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary has been charged with careless operation of a vessel in a fatal boat crash in Canada.
Lexington Police search for woman accused of assaulting a Walmart employee
Lexington Police need your help to find a woman accused of assaulting a Walmart employee on September 16, 2019.
City of West Columbia starts initiative to keep litter off the streets
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The City of West Columbia has started a new campaign that will hold residents responsible for littering. The campaign was created in hopes of keeping waterways and…
Fairfield Co. deputies continue homicide investigation of 21-year-old Charlotte woman
The Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about the death of a Hispanic 21-year-old Thelma Alejandra Villegas Rios.
State-wide burglary ring ends after Orangeburg suspect is arrested
A burglary ring has ended after Orangeburg deputies arrest an individual connected to state-wide cases of burglaries.
Columbia PD receives federal grant to create unit to fight gun violence
With gun crime on the rise in Columbia, the Columbia Police Department is taking action to stop the problem right at the source.
