Author: Lindsey Goodwin

169 cases of COVID-19, 1 new death in SC Sunday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 169 new cases of COVID-19, and 99 probable cases. DHEC also announced 1 additional death to the more than 8,500 total deaths statewide since the pandemic began. South Carolina has now reported 492,308 cases of the virus. Of the most recent tests taken, DHEC reported 1.8% came back positive….

19-year-old man dead after party in Columbia Sunday morning

COLUMBIA (WOLO): A 19-year-old man is dead after a party in Columbia early Sunday morning. Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene at the 1000th block of Lawhorn Drive around 12:30 a.m. for reports of a shooting. The man was found dead on scene and had been shot in the upper body. The incident is currently under investigation….

178 cases of COVID-19, 16 deaths in SC Saturday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 178 new cases of COVID-19, and 111 probable cases. DHEC also announced 16 additional deaths to the more than 8,500 total deaths statewide since the pandemic began. South Carolina has now reported 492,194 cases of the virus. Of the most recent tests taken, DHEC reported 2% came back positive….

Woman charged with murder in fatal stabbing Saturday morning

COLUMBIA (WOLO): A woman has been charged with murder in a fatal stabbing Saturday morning, after officers say she was first detained in connection with the incident. Columbia Police say 25-year-old Martia Geiger is accused of arguing with a man before the fatal stabbing. Officers say the incident happened on Maybank Street. Deputies were called to the scene around 5:30…

KCSO K9 Nero home safe after missing for more than 12 hours

KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO): After more than 12 hours on the run, K9 Nero with the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office is back home safe.  Nero went missing around 10:30 p.m. Monday night in the Hunter’s Crossing Subdivision. Officials say Nero and his handler were playing ball outside in the fenced-in backyard, but he was spooked by fireworks and hopped the…

Body found inside Columbia hotel Sunday

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Police are investigating after a body of a man was found inside a Columbia hotel room Sunday. Columbia Police responded to the Super 8 hotel on Fairfield Road after reports of a body found inside. Police say they expect foul play in the incident. Officials are still investigating. Categories: Local News Tags: Body Found, Columbia Police Department, super…

SC Hurricane Preparedness week begins today

COLUMBIA (WOLO): Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed May 30 through June 5 to be South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week for 2021. Emergency officials want to remind South Carolinians  to start preparing now. Each day this week is dedicated to help residents prepare for any possible hurricane that comes our way. Sunday –         Understanding Hurricane Hazards Monday –         Know…