Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Monday officials with the Colonial Life Arena announced legendary rock group Journey will return to Columbia with special guest Toto. Tickets go on sale Friday for the February 10th concert. Journey is best know for its rock anthem, “Don’t Stop Believin’” and hits like “Wheel in the Sky” and “Faithfully”. Toto topped the charts in 1983 with their…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Department of Health and Environmental Control announced Friday that the state has suffered its first flu-related death of the season. “Sadly, someone from the Midlands region has died from complications due to the flu,” says Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist and DHEC’s Director of the Bureau of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control. The agency recommends everyone…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in Sumter are searching for a man in connection to a brutal assault and rape of a woman on September 10th. Investigators say Demetrick Nelson asked the woman, who he knew, for money. When she declined, police say Nelson sexually assaulted and repeatedly beat her. If you know where Nelson is call the Sumter Police Department or…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies are searching for a man they say was caught on camera during a burglary attempt. Investigators say on September 26th the man seen in the surveillance video broke into Koosa Golf on Two Notch Rd. Deputies say he may have also broken into another commercial building on October 3rd. If you recognize the…
FILE Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Sheriff Leon Lott says a Keenan High School student has been arrested for making a threat against the school over the phone. Investigators say on October 11th school administrators received a phone call around 10:15 wherein the caller said there would be a shooting on campus. Deputies say the threat was investigated and determined to…
(Courtesy: SCDEW/Facebook) Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Department first time unemployment claims increased by more than 500 in the past week. Officials say in the week between October 2nd and October 8th 2,051 people filed for first time unemployment insurance compared with 1,538 during the previous week. According to the agency, a person on unemployment receives $287.58 per week….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– You can expect to see a military presence at Columbia Metropolitan Airport for a little while longer. Today a spokesperson for the South Carolina Air National Guard 169th Fighter Wing is extending its stay at the airport due to runway renovations at McEntire Joint National Guard Base. Officials say the temporary residency which began in April will…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The SC Dept. of Education reports high school juniors in South Carolina scored slightly higher in 2021 on the annual college readiness exam. According to a department spokesperson students in SC had an average composite score of 18.5 in ’22, up from 18.3 in ’21. Nationally, officials say the average score was 19.8, the lowest in more…
Spartanburg, S.C. (WOLO)–According to a spokesperson for Wofford College, former Vice President Mike Pence will speak with students on Tuesday, October 18th. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Officials say the visit is part of the college’s Hipp Lecture Series on International Affairs and National Security. The event will also be livestreamed following…
Clarendon Co., S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Governor’s Office, SC Canna, LLC, will establish its indoor growing operations in Clarendon Co. The agricultural hemp company will invest more than $8 million and create 37 new jobs. A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office says the company was founded by native South Carolinians and specializes in a growing process called aeroponics which…
