Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies say they have caught the person who they say shot a woman over the weekend. 20 year old Jasmine Green is facing multiple charges including attempted murder. Investigators say the shooting happened on Aster Circle between Shop and Bluff Road on Sunday, April 26th. Deputies tell us the victim was rushed to the hospital…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– As the state works to reopen– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is working on a plan to reopen the city. Friday the City of Columbia held a virtual conference meeting of the Resilient Midlands Economic Recovery task force. The group includes local business owners as well as city and county officials. They discussed ideas on the logistics and…
Courtesy: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Deputies say on Monday a woman entered Sub Station II on Peach Orchid Rd. According to investigators, she licked her fingers as she was getting her cash to give the clerk. Deputies say she then licked her palm and spread her hand over the debit machine. Investigators say while employees were making the woman’s sub she…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Following Governor Henry McMaster’s announcement that the mandated work-home order would be lifted Monday along with allowing restaurants to serve customers outdoors, Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin released the following statement: “We would encourage people to continue to follow solid, data driven public health advice. When we see a true deceleration in the number of new cases over…
Kiawah Island, S.C. (WOLO)– Charleston deputies say just before 5:00 Friday afternoon, investigators responded to a pond in the area of Salt Cedar Lane for a report of an alligator encounter with a woman. Investigators say the woman died in the incident. The alligator was killed by deputies who responded to the scene. The Charleston Co. Coroner’s Office, and SCDNR…
Provided by SCDNR Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources says sea turtle nesting season began right on cue with a loggerhead turtle nest discovered at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife experts say sea turtle nesting season takes place between April 30th and October 31st. According to SCDNR, 2019 was a record-breaking season in which…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–First responders are working to make sure they have enough personal protective equipment for themselves so they can continue to help others Thursday the Columbia Fire Department showed how they use ultraviolet light to decontaminate and maximize the life of medical equipment such as masks. The department says they can decontaminate approximately 150 masks an hour. Categories: Local…
Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WPDE)–Hotels in Myrtle Beach will open Friday for short-term rentals–but there are some restrictions. They will only be open to existing reservations. Property owners won’t take new reservations until May 15. City council also voted to allow only one guest per elevator unless the group is traveling together. Guests must wear face masks on the elevator. Pools,…
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington School District Three will still hold a graduation ceremony for its graduating seniors. The school district announced Thursday that its 100th commencement ceremony will take place Friday May 29th at 7pm in the district’s Panther Stadium. The district says additional rules will be set in place to keep students, staff and families safe. A few of…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–In January, deputies with the Orangeburg Co. Sheriff’s Office say three men forced their way into a home on Bass St. in Holly Hill. Investigators say the suspects sprayed a woman in the home with pepper spray and struck a 62 year old man with a handgun. At some point, deputies say shots were fired and one of…
