Author: Rob Dew
Local News, News, Richland

Interim Housing Authority Director unveils “action plan”

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Ivory Mathews, the Interim Director of the Columbia Housing Authority,  her 12-Month Action Plan. Mathews says the plan aims to increase transparency, services to residents, and in-depth assessments of operations handled by CHA. Mathews, who recently served as Executive Director of the Greenville Housing Authority, says her team plans to engage residents with proactive communication related to housing…
Local News, News, Richland

Overturned tractor trailer blocks traffic on I-20

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department says I-20 West was blocked Friday morning due to an overturned tractor trailer near the Fairfield Rd. exit. As of 10:30am one lane was re-opened. A spokesperson for the fire department says there is no clear time frame for when it will be cleared. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Local News, News, Richland

Dominion: Equipment failure prompts power outages

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A spokesperson for Dominion Energy tells ABC Columbia News an equipment failure  resulted in more than 2,000 customers being without power Wednesday morning Officials say it happened around 6:30am. At last check, according to Dominion’s outage map, there were 85 customers still without power. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Local News, News, State

Fireworks laws in South Carolina

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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Fourth of July is right around the corner and if you are planning your own fireworks display its important not only to stay safe but also to stay legal. There are several laws surrounding the sale and use of fireworks in South Carolina. For a complete look at those laws click here. Categories: Local News, News, State
Local News, News, Richland

Riverbanks welcomes new penguin

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Courtesy: Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Just in time for the 4th of July Riverbanks Zoo is welcoming its newest resident. Say hello to Elmer the rockhopper penguin! The zoo released this video of him hatching on June 13th. The folks at the zoo say he is named Elmer because the glue was used to fix a crack…
Lexington, Local News, News

Lexington man arrested on child pornography charges

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Courtesy: LCDC Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–A Lexington man could spend the rest of his life in prison for allegedly possessing and distributing child pornography. A spokesperson for the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office says Daniel Lindler was arrested on June 26th on 13 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The AG’s office says investigators with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department, …
Local News, News, Sumter

Deputies: Man stabbed woman, self in front of child

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Courtesy: SCSO Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Sumter deputies say a man stabbed a woman in the arm before stabbing himself all while in front of a child. Investigators say it happened on June 19th. Both the woman and and Jarrod Prince were taken to Prisma Health Toumey for treatment. Prince is charged with domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. Categories:…

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