Columbia,SC ( WOLO) — There are several groups of protesters who plan to converge at the State House Friday and Saturday. After peaceful protests in May turned violent in the Capital City. While, all groups have various messages about what they are protesting, the common theme is the same, to have their voices seen and in ithe in some cases…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — also happening at the state house tomorrow.. a group called One Republic Militia will gather for an event they’re calling ‘SC Stands’. The organization’s leader telling ABC Columbia “we want to be seen not heard. We want to let the nation know that we are standing up against the violence and destruction going on in America.”…
Image: Jamal BrownCourtesy: Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office says a woman struck by a bullet earlier this month has now died and the man authorities say is responsible is facing new charges. According to authorities, 29 year old Jamal Brown was involved in a standoff at a Whitford Stage Road home the…
(AP/File) Jail cell Columbia, SC (WOLO) —A now former teacher pleaded guilty to Criminal Solicitation of a Minor and was sentenced to ten years in prison Monday. According to Leary McKenzie, the attorney representing Kenneth McWilliams, says his client pleaded guilty during an appearance in appeals court in Florence County. Investigators say between the April 7 and April 10, of…
Governor Henry McMaster spent Wednesday recognizing the Darlington Raceway for its contributions to the state of South Carolina. Dalington Raceway was the first venue to hold a live sporting event following mass cancellations of professional sports because of the pandemic. After starting the racing season without fans, Darlington raceway president Kerry Tharp says he’s excited to be able to welcome…
Image: Sumter Police Sumter, SC (WOLO) — Sumter county is hoping members of the public can help them locate a teenager who has been missing for more than two days. Authorities are asking for your help finding a sumter county teen they say ran away from home. 14-year-old semeon spikes was last seen at his home sunday, according to Sumter…
Source: WCCB Fort Mill, S.C. (WCCB)– Some supporters of President Trump are thankful no one was hurt after police say shots were fired at them in Fort Mill Tuesday. It happened Tuesday night on the Sutton Rd. bridge over I-77. The highway patrol says Marquise Asomani fired several shots into the air after yelling at a group of about 30…
(Courtesy: Irmo Okra Strut) 46th annual Irmo Okra Strut.IRMO, SC (WOLO) – The 47th Annual Okra Strut Festival is cancelled. In an email to the media, Irmo Mayor Barry Walker Sr. announced the town will not host a festival this year. The 2020 festival was scheduled for September 26th with safety measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Planning for…
Written by: Trish Williford Charlotte, NC (WOLO) — A peaceful protest in Uptown Charlotte turned violent. Our cameras were rolling in Marshall Park when a protester at a Resist RNC 2020 rally was pepper sprayed by a CMPD Officer. It happened as we were interviewing Corine Mack with NAACP Charlotte about protesters facing off against counter-protesters minutes after the rally…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A man was seriously hurt in a hit and run in Columbia Monday night. (Courtesy: Columbia Police) According to the Columbia Police Department, the victim has life-threatening injuries. Officers are investigating the incident at the intersection of North Main and Columbia College Dr. Officers are trying to find video surveillance in the area as part of…
