Author: Mike Olson

CDC discourages trick or treating this Halloween

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has made recommendations on how to enjoy Halloween while still being safe this year. With the coronavirus pandemic in mind, the CDC advises against trick or treating, indoor costume parties and haunted houses as they are considered high-risk activities.  The CDC recommends alternate activities such as pumpkin carving, outdoor scavenger…

RCSD searching for attempted murder suspect

Courtesy: Richland County Sheriff’s Department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help in finding Antoni Lawrence, who is wanted on attempted murder charges. Deputies say they were dispatched to Shandon Crossing Apartments on September 8 where they found the victim lying on his back with a gunshot wound to his lower body. Authorities…

Forest Acres Police searching for missing man

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Forest Acres Police are asking for the public’s help in finding missing 30-year-old Thomas Scott Willoch, who was last seen by his family last Thursday morning. Officials say Willoch was last seen wearing no shirt and dark pants. Willoch’s family says he suffers from a mental condition. If you see him, you are asked to call the…

SC for Ed to host ‘Stand Up and Step Out’ event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SC for Ed is hosting an event tomorrow to protest after House lawmakers did not pass the Senate’s bill which would have given teachers and state employees a pay raise. The ‘Stand Up and Step Out’ event will start at 9 a.m. Wednesday over a Facebook live on SC for Ed’s Facebook page. Officials want teachers to…