Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A very special SLED agent will have an extra layer of protection thanks to his brothers in arms. Tuesday morning, The Society of Former Agents of SLED presented a protective vest to k-9 officer Woden. Woden’s handler says the vest could mean the difference between life and death. The Foundation of Former Employees of the SLED…
Image: Greek Festival.com/Facebook Columbia,SC(WOLO)— If you’ve been waiting, the wait is almost over for Columbia’s 33rd Greek Festival. The three day family fun, food fest kicks off Thursday September 19th and will run until Sunday September 22nd. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral at 1931 Sumter street at the corner…
One of three men injured during a gang-related shooting on Sept 9 at the Hop In (Sunoco) in Sumter is now charged with murder, according to the Sumter Police Department.
Image:Towers to Tunnel logo Columbia,SC ( WOLO)— It’s an annual event that started as a way to thank those who put their lives on the line to save us everyday, and one firefighter in a particular killed whole doing so. Initially, the Tunnel to Towers event started to honor the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller who laid down his life…
Columbia,SC (WOLO)—- Tuesday Uber announced the nationwide rollout of its RideCheck safety feature. This new addition will allow Uber to check in with riders and drivers by harnessing the power of GPS, along with other sensors in the driver’s smartphone. For example, if Uber detects that something may have gone wrong during a trip, like a car accident, or annune…
(Image: NTSHA) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is working to continue their commitment helping you keep your most precious cargo safe by promoting the practice of always using “The Right Seat”. Child Passenger Safety Week started today, Monday 16th, 2019 and will run through Saturday, September 21, 2019, during which time Child Passenger Seat Technicians will be…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Seven years ago today, Columbia police say a woman’s life was changed forever when she was struck by a car in a hit and run. Investigators say Lindsay Bires, a nurse, was standing outside of what was then Palmetto Health Richland Hospital taking a break when she was hit by a car. According to police, the…
Image:FDA Columbia,SC (WOLO)— General Mills is voluntary recalling their five-pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour, with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. The recall is being issued nationwide for the potential presence of E. coli O26 which the FDA says was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product. This recall is being…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — An attack over the weekend at one of the world’s largest oil processing facilities has resulted in a crippling effect on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, causing oil prices to jump overnight. Here in the Midlands however, we’ve been fortunate as prices appear to be holding steady for now. According to Columbiagasprices.com the Midlands average…
LOS GATOS, Calif. (WOLO, AP) — Netflix will start streaming “Seinfeld” in 2021, adding the hit 90s sitcom as it is set to lose two of its biggest series. Jerry & Elaine & George & Kramer & Netflix All 180 episodes of the Emmy-Award winning Seinfeld are coming to Netflix — worldwide! — starting in 2021 pic.twitter.com/tLvcCKH4vl — Netflix US…
