Author: Rob Dew

Severe weather expected in the Midlands Friday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The National Weather Service and the ABC Columbia Weather team are predicting severe weather in the Midlands Friday afternoon. The NWS is predicting wind damage from 60-70 mph wind gusts is the highest threat, but isolated tornadoes and hail is also possible, mainly in the central and eastern Midlands. Officials also expect some scattered damage to trees…

Columbia police seek men, woman for questioning in arson

Photos courtesy CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia Fire Department says a fire that caused millions in damage inside a Walmart on Harbison Blvd. was set on purpose. Authorities say it happened around 3:30 Tuesday morning in the store’s food aisle. No one was hurt. Columbia firefighters say the store may be closed for several days. Columbia police released surveillance…

11th annual Epworth Cookout for Kids

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– It was a beautiful day for a cookout!…. especially for a good cause! The 11th annual Epworth Children’s Home Cookout for Kids took place Saturday afternoon. Neighbors got to enjoy food from 25 award-winning barbecue pitmasters from around the state… live music by “Jellyroll and the Delicious Dish” and even vintage automobiles including 20 restored Model A…

Columbia police investigating after body found on Forest Dr.

Photo courtesy:CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police are investigating after they say a body was found behind a Forest Dr. restaurant Friday afternoon. Investigators say the body was found on the 5400 block of Forest Dr., that is the location of San Jose Mexican Restaurant. No word yet on the person’s identity or cause of death Categories: Local News, News,…

One injured after car slams into building

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One person was injured after a car slammed into a building Tuesday morning. It happened around 10am on Highland Center Dr. We’re told a Mercedes Benz sedan went though the exterior wall of Physician’s Footcare into a waiting room area. Authorities say a woman inside the business was hit and taken to the hospital for treatment. Categories: Local…