Warmer weather is on the way, and firefighters are suiting up in preparation for the water recreation season on the river. Multiple agencies, including Columbia and Lexington Fire, are conducting their swiftwater training days which include swimming drills, shore-based rescue, boat operations and more.
A viral video has drawn the attention of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Fort Jackson. The video shows an altercation between a white man and a black man in front of a home in the Summit, a neighborhood in northeast Richland County. Sheriff Leon Lott is holding a press conference Wednesday to update the community on their investigation into the incident.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The Constitutional Carry Act has made its way to the senate, after passing in the house last week. If passed by the senate, the bill would allow South Carolinians to openly carry a gun without a permit. For local gun shop, Amick’s guns, training is in session. But owner, and second amendment supporter, Brad Amick, says he still…
COLUMBIA, SUMTER CO. (WOLO): Retired aviator, Robert Moody, served with the U.S. Army’s Aviation branch for 25 years, working as a Pilot in Command, and Air Mission Commander. Monday’s 38th birthday celebration of the U.S. Army’s Aviation branch was a sentimental reminder of his brothers and sisters in combat. “Aviation is very special to me. I served with a lot…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Sunday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced another 588 cases of COVID-19, and 2 more South Carolinians have died. The state has now reported a total of 471,396 cases and 8,165 deaths. DHEC also reports a 5.1% positivity rate. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Officers with the Sumter Police Department are continuing to investigate after a driver was shot and killed inside his vehicle Friday. Deputies say 27-year-old Alki Williams, of Mayesville, was driving on Broad Street near Woodlawn Avenue when a white vehicle drove up and shot at Williams just after 5 p.m. Friday. The white vehicle then turned off Broad Street…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Saturday, the Department of Health and Environmental Control announced 632 new cases of COVID-19. Another 17 South Carolinians have died as a result of the virus. South Carolina now has a total of 470,805 cases of COVID-19 and 8,160 total deaths. DHEC also reports a 3.7% positivity rate. Categories: Local News, State Tags: COVID-19, DHEC
After a successful COVID-19 friendly drive-thru event in October 2020, this year, vendor’s have expanded their menus.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Home renters in Richland County may now be eligible for financial help if they’ve been affected by COVID-19. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program launched today, designed to help get eligible avoid the loss of utilities or eviction. You may qualify if: You rent in Richland County You have to have a household income no more than 80 percent…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): A man is dead Sunday after a standoff with Newberry County Police. Deputies say around 4:30am they received a call about a silver SUV on I-26 Westbound, riding on a wheel rim, causing sparks. Dispatch then received a call from a Citgo gas station at the intersection of I-26 and SC 121, exit 72, about a suspicious man…
