COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two local animal groups is asking you to help donate for our furry friends in need. Saturday kicked off the Fill The Red Truck Fundraiser in the Shandon Neighborhood, on the corner of Heyward and Holly street. “They’ve raised probably 20-25 thousand pounds of food over the 10 years and probably 20-30 thousand dollars in cash donations which…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The 21st annual Black Expo kicked off Saturday at the convention center in Columbia. This years event focused on economic development. The expo had seminars toeducate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. This years keynote speaker was CEO and CNN political correspondent Angela Rye, who encouraged attendees to reinvest in their…
ORANGURG, SC (WOLO)- Investigators are looking for three inmates who escaped from the Orangeburg County Detention center Saturday night. Tyshon Demontrea Johnson, 27, Curtis Ray Green, 20, and Christopher Shannon Boltin, 27, are being sought after the attempt. Deputies say all are considered to be dangerous. Johnson and Green are each charged with murder. Boltin is facing a carjacking and grand larceny charge. Orangeburg County…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Fire officials are investigating a blaze that displaced 15 people Friday night. The fire happened at the Lakeland Apartments on Old Chapin Road just before 12:30a.m. All residents had to evacuate while the County of Lexington Fire Service battled the structure fire, according to officials. Lexington County Police say 15 have been displaced, and no humans were…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Drug charges have been reinstated for the sister of white supremacist and mass murderer Dylann Roof. Morgan Roof was arrested in March. She is charged with marijuana possession and two counts of carrying weapons on school grounds. However, the drug charges were drooped because the prosecuting officer was not present for the court hearing. Officials later determined that the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-If you want to look like a Royal on your wedding day but on a budget we’ve got you covered. A Midlands bridal shop is giving you the Royal look for less. From tiara’s to designer gowns, a Royal wedding budget may seem almost impossible, but fashion experts at New York Bride and Groom of Columbia say they…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Columbia teen died Saturday evening after being shot earlier in the week. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Amon D. Rice,17, died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The shooting incident happened on May 10, 2018 at7:00 p.m. in the 200 block of Greenlake Drive in Hopkins, SC. Rice was transported from the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An investigation is underway to determine what killed an 18-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell Friday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Jamarcus Hykeem Dawkins, 18, was found unresponsive in his cell at Kirkland Correctional Institution at approximately 9:30 p.m. Dawkins was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Smith Street in reference to a shots fired call just after 11:00pm. There deputies say they found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, has identified the victim Joseph Lanard James, 44, died…
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