Courtesy SC EMD Earthquake near Boykin SC COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tuesday, the United States Geological Service confirmed a magnitude 1.64 earthquake near Boykin. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred 5.9 miles west of Boykin, South Carolina, at 1:59 a.m. If you felt the earthquake, you are asked to report it here https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/se60158748/tellus Categories: Local News Tags: Earthquake
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)–U.S. Congressman Jim Clyburn was in Orangeburg Monday to announce $40 million in funding from the US Dept. of Agriculture for three rural development projects in the county. Congressman Clyburn says around $18 million will go to Claflin University to develop a student activity center in Orangeburg that will include a movie theater for the public. Construction for the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Monday for the newest business in Five Points. Unis Boutique is a homemade jewelry shop that sells a wide variety of affordable clothes and accessories, say officials. Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann was on hand for today’s event, he says it is important to support local…
Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies with the Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office say a woman is in custody in connection with an armed robbery turned murder at an auto repair shop. Investigators say on July 19th Priscilla Graves arranged to meet Willie McDuffie at his maintenance shop on Airport Rd. Deputies say she then conspired with another person to rob McDuffie….
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department held its annual crisis intervention training for Richland County’s school resource officers. The annual event is sponsored by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and certified through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, 3-5 million children in the United States have a mental illness.
Local Living on ABC Columbia brought to you by MUSC Health COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, the Columbia Animal Services is taking part in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. According to shelter officials, Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity for shelter pets to find homes and it also helps ease capacity issues in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There is some relief for your wallet. Gas prices in Columbia have dropped nearly 14.0 cents per gallon in the last week. According to Gas Buddy, drivers are now paying an average of $3.36 a gallon. Prices in Columbia are nearly 65 cents a gallon lower, than a month ago. The National average stands at $4.01 a gallon….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Two new officers are joining Midlands law enforcement. K9’s Hudson and Leona are joining the Cayce Police Department and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department as Therapy dogs. Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowan believes this is a new way for law enforcement to connect with citizens. The dogs can be used in a crisis situation or traumatic event…
In addition to the unique shops is another unique structure, the Newberry Opera House.
A lot of new things are happening in both districts as well, including renovations to some Kershaw County school buildings.
