Author: Rob Dew

Rain From Florence Continues Sunday

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Tropical Depression Florence continues to drop rain throughout the Midlands, with continues showers and wind all afternoon.  The stop also continues to hit the NC/SC boarder very hard. Categories: Local News, News, Weather

Comet to Resume Bus Service

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to a press release COMET, Central Midlands Transit, will resume limited bus service on Sunday 9/16 and full service on Monday 9/17. Service had been suspended during Tropical Storm Florence. Sunday, COMET will offer dial-a-ride service. According to the release, customers can call (803) 255-7100 for a ride starting at 11:00 a.m., at least one hour…

New Jobs Website in SC

Job seekers in South Carolina have a new resource. Tuesday the State Department of Administration launched a new recruitment web site, careers.sc.gov. The new web site allows users to search for and apply for state jobs, as well as information on living and working in the Palmetto State. A press release contained quotes from the agency’s director, “State employees provide…

CPD Investigating After Car Crashes Into House

Courtesy: @ColumbiaPDSC Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say a man was sitting on his couch in his home on Slighs Ave. Monday afternoon when a car crashed through the window. Investigators say it appears that the female driver was likely speeding and lost control. According to police the man was taken to a nearby hospital for observation, charges are pending…

Lexington Coroner Hopes to Reunite Items with Loved Ones

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Lexington County Coroner’s Office is hoping to reunite items belonging to those who have passed away with their loved ones. Coroner Margaret Fisher says  the return of personal items, although difficult and upsetting for families, may help preserve memories and hold strong emotional meanings. The coroner’s office provided a list of those who’s personal items need…

Deputies searching for W. Columbia fatal shooting suspect

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)–  Deputies with the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Dept. are looking for a suspect in an August 24th shooting that left one man dead. Investigators say Jamal Coburn is wanted in connection with the death of Corey Jamison. According to deputies the shooting happened on Riverbend Dr. If you know where Coburn is call the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s…

CPD Officer Suspended Following K9 Death

Columbia Police mourn death of K-9 TurboCourtesy CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A Columbia police officer is suspended after he left his K9 partner alone in a car for eight hours. Thursday afternoon Chief Skip Holbrook announced K9 officer Turbo died in July after being left in Officer David hurt’s patrol car from 7:30 in the morning until 3:30 that afternoon…

Suspect Wanted for Touching Woman in Target

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–  Lexington police are looking for a man they say inappropriately touched a woman in Target on Sunset Blvd. Investigators say on August 10th the suspect approached the woman and began touching her on her inner thigh. When she confronted the suspect, investigators say he claimed it was an accident and and walked away. Police describe the suspect…

Gov. McMaster Lashes Out at Santee-Cooper Board

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster says Santee Cooper is a “rogue agency” after the board’s decision to postpone a meeting scheduled for Monday. The governor says the decision violates the Freedom of Information Act by not providing enough notice of the postponement. The board’s decision was announced Friday. The governor added that the decision to postpone the meeting prevents Charlie…