COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Cyclist in the Midlands came together Wednesday for a memorial ride to honor one of their own who was killed in a hit and run over the weekend. The ride happening the same day the 40-year-old was laid to rest. The group of cyclist used to ride with Justin Turner on Wednesday nights, but this week, in…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The polls officially closed their doors at 7 Tuesday night and for several hours after many waited to see who would walk away the Republican nominee of the special Run Off election for the vacant 20 District seat. According to unofficial results from the South Carolina Election Commission Lawyer Benjamin Dunn has beaten his opponent Minister…
NEWBERRY,SC (WOLO)- Dominion Energy representative answered some questions from SCANA customers on Monday about the potential merger. The Virginia based company kicked off the series of meetings at the Newberry Opera House. “It’s important to us to be invested in communities where we do business,” Grant Neely, Dominion Energy’s Communications Director said. Dominion Energy addressed the potential merger with SCANA following…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Officials have identified the man killed while on his bicycle. The incident occurred at the intersection of Hardscrabble Road and Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia, SC. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Justin Turner,40, of Elgin,was the operator of the bicycle that was struck by another vehicle. Turner was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS…
IRMO,SC (WOLO)-Irmo police say they recovered a body from a local pond this afternoon. Officers say with assistance from the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, they recovered the body from a pond in in the Carmel Commons Subdivision. That subdivision is off Wandering Brook and Columbia Avenue in Irmo. lexington County coroner Margaret Fisher identified the person as Tao Gao, 42, of…
MANNING, SC (WOLO)– Former Clarendon County Sheriff Randy Garrett passed away Saturday. Randolph Lee “Randy” Garrett, Jr.,64, widower of Barbara Brock Garrett, died at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Stephens Funeral Home is handling Garrett’s services, and confirmed his passing. He was a former Chief of Police for the City of Manning and the former Sheriff of Clarendon County. He is…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin tweeted out his condolences to John McCain’s family after the announcement of his passing on Sunday. On behalf of the people of @CityofColumbia & @usmayors we send condolences to the family of Senator, Statesman & Hero John McCain. #GodSpeed to the people of Arizona & members of the United States Senate. ???????????????? https://t.co/aoW6X8TNha —…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Governor Henry McMaster released a statement on the passing of Senator John McCain Sunday. “”I will never forget John McCain. He was among the greatest of men and he was my friend. I hope his family can find comfort in knowing that he inspired the lives of generations of Americans, young and old,” McMaster said. I will never…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Senator Lindsey Graham released a statement on Sunday in regards to the passing of his close friend John McCain. America and Freedom have lost one of her greatest champions. ….And I’ve lost one of my dearest friends and mentor. — Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) August 26, 2018 I will need some time to absorb this, but I want Cindy…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting in West Columbia Friday night. The shooting happened in the 100 block of Riverbend Drive around 11p.m. Deputies say they found Corey Jamison,27, with a gunshot wound. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, Jamison later died from his injuries. Deputies believe this was an isolated incident and there is no…
