SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed Saturday morning in Sumter County. The incident happened on US Highway 521 North in Rembert at 1:00a.m. Sumter County Coroner Robert Baker said Jeremy Qualls, 37, of Springville Rd., Ridgeway, was pronounced dead on scene from injuries he sustained after being struck by a vehicle. Authorities say Qualls…
CHICAGO, IL, (WOLO/Associated Press)- R&B Singer R.Kelly has been released from jail for the second time after a back child support payment was made on his behalf. According to the Associated press, the R&B singers $161,000 child support payment was made over the weekend. Kelly was freed Saturday, three days after a judge ordered him jailed until he paid the…
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK, S.C. (WOLO) —The second kayaker who went missing in the Congaree National Park Friday evening,was found safe Saturday morning. According to South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officers, the second kayaker walked himself to officials as they were about to begin their search for him. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Friday, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado ripped through Columbia last night leaving behind devastation. On Monday people who live on Saluda River Road started salvaging what was left of their homes. “It got dark for 5 minutes,” homeowner Butch Morgan said. “It sounded like a train going through the neighborhood and then it was all over…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Severe weather storms and possible tornadoes have caused thousands of people in the Palmetto state to be without power Sunday night. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has reported 8,270 power outages statewide. Utilities report 8,270 power outages statewide as of 7:30 p.m. (3/3/19) — SCEMD (@SCEMD) March 4, 2019 Thousands of those outages have been reported throughout…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Five Points community and Gregory Electric has announced the new date for St. Pat’s official kick-off event. The free event will now take place on Tuesday March 5th, from 5:30-6:30p.m.in Five Points. You’re invited to enjoy all the fun and excitement, and help dye the fountain green. The official kick-off to St.Pat’s will feature performances by Palmetto…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- Police have found an elderly man who was reported missing Sunday morning. Felix Feliciano, 73, was found hours after being reported missing. Sumter police thanks the community for their help assisting with the search. Categories: Local News, News
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO) – Former fifth circuit solicitor Dan Johnson could be facing jail time after pleading guilty to wire fraud. Johnson admitted to spending more than $44,000 of taxpayers money for personal expenses. “We believe today’s plea is an important step forward,” U.S. Attorney Sherri Lydon said. “The message today is that the law comes in one size. One size fits…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Amid mounting concerns of neglect, the Columbia housing authority responds to those questions. As still more than half of the people forced from their homes after a deadly gas leak still don’t have a permanent place to stay “Before the tragedy in Allen Benedict court, we had a housing crisis in the area.,” Cynthia Hardy, press secretary for CHA said. “Now that…
