Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia firefighters responded to a fire at Hammond School on Galway Lane. More than a dozen fire crews responded to the campus just after 8pm Wednesday night where they spent 2 hours trying to contain and put the fire out. According to officials, one of the buildings was on fire when the flames quickly spread to another…
Source: @ClaflinUniv1869 Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–Claflin University officials say the HBCU received a bomb threat Wednesday. An email was sent to students, faculty, and staff asking them to exit campus buildings immediately. The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety was also notified. In the past month several historically black colleges and universities have received bomb threats. No word on if this was…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The medical marijuana bill known as the Compassionate Care Act has passed a second reading in the senate. Wednesday night’s passage of Sen. Tom Davis’s bill is the culmination of seven years of debate. Under the new law smoking marijuana would remain illegal. Patients will have to use oils, patches, and vaporizers. The bill also stipulates that…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia is down one movie theater. Wednesday a sign was posted on the door of the Regal Theater at the Richland Mall announcing it is now closed. It first opened in 1990. The reason for the theater’s closing was not listed. The theater’s closing was first reported by the post and courier. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Gilbert, S.C. (WOLO)– The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a small plane crash Saturday in Gilbert in Lexington Co. A spokesperson for the agency says, “The pilot of a single-engine de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver crashed while attempting to depart from a field near Gilbert, S.C. The incident happened around 1:40 p.m. local time. Two people were on board. The…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Sumter Co. Coroner’s Office, a 9 year old was crossing Hwy. 378 Wednesday. Officials say Za’Hiar Hammet, died Friday at Palmetto Health Richland. The Highway Patrol is investigating. Categories: Local News, News, Sumter
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO)–The Forest Acres Police Department is investigating a shooting that they say left a man in critical condition. Investigators say the shooting took place around 5:40 Wednesday evening and the Landings apartments on Covenant Rd. Police say at this time no arrests have been made. If you have any information call the Forest Acres Police Department or…
