Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–This is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and one Midlands school was not going to let the coronavirus keep them from showing their teachers a little love. Wednesday afternoon a drive through celebration was held at W.A. Perry Middle School. Teachers received gifts of appreciation as they drove through the parking lot. Teachers have been conducting their classes on-line…
(ABC Columbia) Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Assistance is available for those who experienced damage following the storms and tornadoes on April 12th and 13th. FEMA says residents of Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg and Pickens counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance. The agency provided the following to assist in applying; You can register for assistance in one of…
Courtesy: Red Cross Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Palmetto SC region of the Red Cross says it assisted more than 660 people following the strong storms and tornados that hit on April 13th. A spokesperson for the organization says it helped place survivors in overnight shelters. Officials with the Red Cross say they also distributed thousands of meals and provided disaster health…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Senior citizens across the state will have better access to food. Monday Senior Resources announced it is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield to provide emergency food assistance in 16 counties including; Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Newberry, and Orangeburg in the Midlands. For more information on how to participate go to www.seniorresourcesinc.org Categories: Calhoun, Fairfield, Kershaw, Local…
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…
