Author: Miya Payton

National Boating Safety Week

Before you say ships ahoy, DNR and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has reminders for boaters.

Before you say ships ahoy, DNR and the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department has reminders for boaters.

Retired Fort Jackson CSM vindicated by an army review board

“The only thing that I could ascertain that it was because I was a female. I got a hard time every day."

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A retired Fort Jackson Command Sergeant Major says she has been vindicated by an army review board. Command Sergeant Major Teresa King says it’s been a long road since being forced out of the army more than a decade ago over, what she calls, unfounded allegations that ruined her career. In 2009, CSM Teresa King gained…

Joy Prom returns in Sumter

A dance party for teens with disabilities are able to dress up and experience the prom they deserve to have. 

The prom season isn’t over yet, this Friday the Joy Prom in Sumter starts up again.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to begin June 1st

The Department of Social Services says there is an increase in benefits for this year.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will begin next month on June 1st. The Department of Social Services says there is an increase in benefits for this year. The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is federally funded and is administered by DSS who partners with the USDA and senior serving organizations to get the job done….

RCSD share ways to protect yourself in road rage situations

Master Deputy Norton says road rage is seen often in Columbia and can end in accidents and intense altercations that can be deadly.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – What do you do if you find yourself in a road rage situation? The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says road rage is common in Columbia and shares ways you can prevent it and protect yourself.  If you ever find yourself sharing the road with an aggressive driver.  “Never stop and get out of the vehicle and…

Fallen Cayce Police Officer added to memorial at Lexington Square Park

“We speak his name all the time we don't run from it, we don't hide from it,“ says Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowan. 

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The name of a Fallen Cayce Police Officer is being added to the memorial wall at Lexington Square Park. This is the first name added since the Town of Lexington built the memorial a few years ago, leaders say they pray this is the last.  A ceremony to honor and remember Officer Andrew Barr while…

Satterfield attorneys discuss Murdaugh’s latest court filing

This comes after a recent filing where Murdaugh suggests the insurance company look at the Satterfield family for the nearly 4 million dollars. 

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The attorneys for the Satterfield family are discussing developments surrounding the ongoing lawsuit between Alex Murdaugh and the Nautilus Insurance Company. This comes after a recent filing where Murdaugh suggests the insurance company look at the Satterfield family for the nearly 4 million dollars.  Gloria Satterfield, Murdaugh’s former housekeeper, died in 2018 after a fall at…