COLUMBIA (WOLO): Blood donations are in dire need in South Carolina and across the nation. The American Red Cross says they’re not anywhere close to having their typical 5 day supply. “Tough situation right now. We’re in a blood shortage, not one that we’ve seen since March of last year,” said Red Cross South Carolina Communications Director, Ben Williamson. Blood…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A wave of purple walked down Bull Street Tuesday morning to raise awareness of world elder abuse. Governor Henry McMaster declared June 15th as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina, and the Department of Social Services hosted their inaugural walk to show support for Columbia’s elderly community. 1 in 10 Americans aged 60 and older experience…
It’s been more than a year since the tragic disappearance and death of 6-year-old Faye Swetlik, when she went missing from her home in Cayce in February 2020. Sunday would have been Faye’s 8th birthday, so her teachers at Springdale Elementary School helped dedicate brand new playground equipment and a bright pink bench in memory of the bright and happy first grader.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A man is seriously injured after a hit-and-run incident Sunday night. In a tweet, Columbia Police said the incident happened on I-26 and Bush River Road bridge. Officers are gathering information about what happened. If you have any information contact Crime Stoppers at CrimeSC.com. Categories: Local News Tags: Columbia Police Department
ASSOCIATED PRESS: Israel’s parliament has voted in favor of a new coalition government, formally ending prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s historic 12-year-rule. Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned bitter rival, becomes prime minster, presiding over a diverse and fragile coalition comprised of eight parties with deep ideological differences. Netanyahu remains head of the Likud party and will hold the…
A woman is dead and another is seriously injured after a domestic-related assault, according to Sumter Police. Now officers are looking for the suspect who could be responsible.
Now hiring signs cover the glass and sidewalks of many Columbia restaurants, but business is booming and it’s hard for employees to keep up with the demand.
RICHLAND CO., S.C. (WOLO): Gun violence among teenagers and young adults is becoming more prevalent in the Midlands. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigating at least 3 fatal shootings involving young people in the last 2 weeks. Early Sunday morning, 19-year-old David Green was found shot to death on Lawhorn Road. That tragedy marked 15 murders in the county in…
After a long year battling the coronavirus pandemic, South Carolinians can now take another big step closer to a more normal life. Today, Governor Henry McMaster ended the state’s COVID-19 state of emergency.
The Benedict College family is heartbroken after a football player died in early morning car accident on I-77.
