Ukraine rally held at the State House
A Midlands man who says he has family living in Ukraine is continuing to speak out about the Russian invasion.
Author: Miya Payton
17th annual Black History Parade and Festival
The 17th annual statewide Black History Parade and Festival was held in Columbia on Saturday.
Family request FBI for investigation into Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center after inmate death
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The family of an inmate who died at the Alvin S. Glen Detention Center is calling for an FBI investigation into the facility. The family says 27-year-old Lason Butler’s death points to the lack of structure in operations at the jail. Lawyers with the Strom Law Firm representing the family claim Butler was being provided medication…
UofSC history professor encourages people to celebrate President’s Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It’s President’s Day, a day that honors George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s birthdays. University of South Carolina History Professor Woody Holton says today is not a day of mindless celebration or an extra day off work or school. He encourages people to celebrate the day by reading and learning about past presidents. “To read about them…
One man dead after shooting at Columbia apartment complex
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One man is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Columbia, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Investigators say on February 19, deputies received reports of a shooting at 1601 Longcreek Drive around 8:30 p.m. Once on scene, they found an unresponsive man outside of an apartment building. The man was pronounced deceased at…
UPDATE: Man found dead at local assisted living facility, authorities to relocate other residents
Twilite ManorImage: Matt Perron/ABC Columbia COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officers with the Cayce Police Department say they were called to an adult assisted living facility for reports of an unresponsive man Friday morning. Once arriving at Twilite Manor, officers say they found a resident of the facility deceased. The resident has been identified as 69-year-old Timothy Catalano, according to police. Officers…
UPDATE: Man found dead at local assisted living facility, authorities to relocate other residents
This morning, officers with the Cayce Police Department say they were called to an adult assisted living facility for reports of an unresponsive man. Officers say they are concerned with the living conditions they observed and are working with authorities to relocate the remaining residents to other safe facilities.
University of South Carolina expands civil rights education
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The University of South Carolina received a gift of $1.5 million to expand its civil rights education. UofSC’s Center for Civil Rights History and Research Director and History Professor Bobby Donaldson says the $1.5 million from Williams Companies, an energy infrastructure company, will help fund travel and permanent exhibits and student learning throughout South Carolina classrooms. …
Domestic violence cost South Carolina $350M+ in 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Results from a study on the economic impact of domestic violence in South Carolina were released at the State House. The study was conducted by a research economist at the University of South Carolina and was sponsored by the Jamie Kimble Foundation. According to the study, 42% of females and 29% of males in the state…
Homicide at local night club under investigation
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a homicide that happened at a night club early this morning. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says, on February 13 around 3 a.m. deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Vegas Nights on River Road. Deputies arrived and found a man outside with a gunshot wound to the upper…
