Tips to keep your pets safe from the heat
Officials recommend walking your pets earlier in the morning or at dusk to prevent burns on the bottom of your pet’s paws.
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Police investigating deadly shooting of a teenager in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting that left one teenager dead and another injured. According to deputies, they were called to the 300 block of Saddletrail Road just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 for reports of a shooting. Police say once on scene, officers found a 17-year-old and 18-year-old with gunshot…
Columbia, Richland among 14 cities to test ‘Urban Heat Island’
The City of Columbia has just been approved to receive a grant that will allow the Capital city along with Richland County to be part of an national and international initiative
City of Columbia, Academy Sports help students get summer rolling
Several City of Columbia officials are teaming up with Academy Sports and Outdoors this weekend to celebrate Nation Bike Month by giving students dozens of brand new bikes and helmets.
Local Living: “Kitten Palooza” at Pawmetto Lifeline ends Saturday, swim season coming up in Columbia and more!
Local Living: “Kitten Palooza” at Pawmetto Lifeline ends Saturday, swim season coming up in Columbia and more!
OCSO release name of person of interest sought in connection with drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old
Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell says deputies are looking for a person of interest in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old last week. Authorities say they are currently working on getting a picture of the person of interest.
Keeping your pets safe from extreme heat
If you think you’re hot outside, can you imagine braving these extreme temperatures in a fur coat?
Workers at Columbia Starbucks location on strike
Photo: Matt Perron Columbia, S.C. (S.C.)–Some employees at a Midlands Starbucks have gone on strike. In a statement provided to ABC Columbia, an employee representative says the strike is in response to recent firings at the location over attempts to join a union. Employees we spoke with say they want to go back to work, but also want to be…
Town of Batesburg-Leesville names new police chief
Town officials say Darren Amick has been named the new Chief of Police for the Town of Batesburg-Leesville. He replaces Chief Wallace Oswald, who is retiring after serving in the role for 42 years.
Local cyclists take to Main Street for Bike to Work Day
It’s Bike to Work Day and some local cyclists took to the roads to enjoy the official day! Groups rode and met at the State House to take part in the event Friday morning.
