Richland County deputies need your help identifying whoever broke into a daycare on New Year’s Eve. Authorities say at approximately 8:30PM on December 31st, the person seen here broke into the Children’s World Childcare on Garners Ferry Road through a window. Once inside the person stole the keys to a blue Chevy activity bus and drove off. If you recognize…
FILE Columbia,SC (WOLO)— A former correctional officer at Trenton Correctional Institution has been arrested. SCDC says 24 year old Kembria Merriweather is accused of providing contraband to an inmate and misconduct in office. According to authorities, Merriweather brought three cell phones, two chargers and 8 grams of meth to an inmate she was allegedly beginning a relationship with. Warrants allege…
Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — A Cordova man accused of burglarizing a home, was taken into custody after deputies say they arrived at the home as we was coming out. Orangeburg County Deputies were called to a home a Arends road residence after the home owner told authorities her security system alerted her to an intruder in the home…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Mother nature has been pretty nice to us so far this winter, but keep in mind we are just getting started. Each year, The United Way of the Midlands partners with The City of Columbia, The Salvation Army, Transitions and the COMET in order to bring area homeless adults in from the cold. The Inclement Weather…
Image: OCSO Orangeburg,SC (WOLO)—Bond has been denied for a Gadsenman accused of carjacking a woman less than a day after his release from Prison Tuesday. Orangeburg County deputies arrested 29 year old Lamar Barnes just 12 hours after he served time for a seperate incident involving an assault and stolen car. Deputies say Barnes was riding along with a female…
Image: Columbia Fire Department Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Starting today food trucks conducting business within the capital city will be required to meet new guidelines set by the latest edition of the International Fire Code. According to Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, “This initiative by our department will help ensure that all food vendors operating a food truck within the city…
Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — The death of a loved one can be devastating… and for those without the means to pay for a funeral, it can be especially tough. but in Richland County, the Coroner’s Office is making sure everyone has the chance for a dignified burial, no matter how they died, or how much money they have. ABC…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Downtown Columbia has been transformed into a concert venue for the 8th annual Famously Hot New year’s Eve celebration. Roads were closed today, as crews put the finishing touches on the stage for this year’s festivities. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier has a preview of what you can expect as you head downtown to usher in a…
FILE Columbia,SC (WOLO)— Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the victim of a deadly accident from Monday night. According to Watts, 45 year old Jessica Stewart was trying to cross the 1200 block of Bush River road just before 8PM Monday night when she was struck by an oncoming car. Stewart of Chapin was pronounced dead at the scene of…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Now your kids can count down to the new year, even if midnight is past their bed time. EdVenture Children’s Museum announced its ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ countdown to allow the little ones to celebrate ringing in a new year, just a few hours before their parents. The annual New Year’s event is a big hit for…
