Author: Rob Dew

Columbia police investigating body found in park

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say just before noon Friday a passerby reported seeing an unresponsive man in the water at Finlay Park. Police say they do not know at this time if the man’s death was criminal in nature or not.   Categories: Local News, News, Richland Tags: body, finlay park

Hootie and the Blowfish add second Columbia show

Hootie and the Blowfish Tour Logo 2019, image courtesy Hootie/Twitter image from CLA Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia’s local-band-done-good is bringing its reunion tour to the Soda City not once but twice. Friday Colonial Life Arena announced Hootie and the Blowfish will play Thursday, Sept. 12th and Friday Sept. 13th. The Friday show was announced earlier this week but the area says…

Economists forecast economic tug-of-war

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– South Carolina can expect an economic tug-of-war in 2019. That is according to two economists at USC’s Darla Moore School of Business. Doug Woodward and Joseph Von Neesen released their annual economic outlook report Tuesday morning. According to the report, although market fundamentals like jobs, income and consumer spending remain strong, rising interest rates and changes in…

Suspect arrested in interstate shooting

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Aman accused of firing shots from motorcycle into a car on I-26 is in custody. Lexington County deputies say Anthony Fanning was arrested Tuesday morning at his Columbia home. Investigators say he is charged with six counts of attempted murder, discharging a weapon into a vehicle and possessing a weapon during a violent crime. Sheriff Jay Koon…

Swansea HS evacuated after threat found on wall

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–   Deputies in Lexington County say they are investigating after a message that could be deemed threatening was found written on a bathroom wall at Swansea High School. Authorities say the school has been evacuated as a precaution as deputies investigate. No injuries or arrests have been reported.   Categories: Lexington, Local News, News

Tractor trailer fire causing delays on I-20

Photo Courtesy: Lexington Co. Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)—  A tractor trailer fire is causing delays on I-20 near Highway One. A spokesperson for the highway patrol says I20 west is closed at the 58mm due to a crash and Fire! Expect delays, detour is being put in place to exit at the 61mm. No word on any injuries at this…

Today’s Forecast

Look for lots of sunshine with a slow warm-up into early next week. Temperatures will fall next week, but it still looks dry for Thanksgiving. Categories: Todays Forecast

Game time announced for Carolina Clemson game

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Palmetto Bowl will kickoff under the lights on November 24th in Death Valley. The Carolina-Clemson game will be televised on ESPN at 7pm. According to USC’s Sports Information Department, Clemson holds a 69-42-4 advantage in one of the nation’s longest continuing college football rivalries. The Tigers won 34-10 last year in Columbia. Categories: Clemson, Local News,…

FBI Top ten wanted suspect spotted in SC

Mt. Pleasant, S.C. (WOLO)–The FBI has confirmed one of its most wanted fugitives was recently seen in South Carolina. Investigators say Greg Carlson is wanted for armed sexual assault in Los Angeles. According to authorities, two years ago the FBI received a confirmed sighting of Carlson in the Mt. Pleasant area. Agents say he was driving a late model white…