Irmo Police say they’re looking for a home invasion suspect that was shot at by a homeowner last week. Police didn’t say if the suspect was hit, but they reported none of the victims in the house were hurt.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is doing its part to help with the severe blood shortage across the state. The City and Mayor Daniel Rickenmann are hosting the 12th annual Columbia Lifesavers Blood drive. It will take place Friday, February 11 from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. You can sign up at https://www.redcrossblood.org/ Categories:…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina senator who has fought to allow medical marijuana in the state for seven years appears to finally be getting a debate on the Senate floor. Sen. Tom Davis’ medical marijuana bill was put in a special debate slot where lawmakers will have to take it up before almost all other bills. The Beaufort…
Below is a map put together by Eric Webb (@webberweather). You can see that most of us north of Columbia got about 2 inches of snow (light blue), while some spots in Kershaw County got more than 3 inches of snow (darker blue). The most freezing rain (accumulating ice in pink) happened in the southeastern part of South Carolina. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices are spiking in the Midlands. According to AAA, prices in South Carolina rose 2 cents per gallon since last week. Right now drivers are paying an average of $3.02 per gallon. Right now the national average is $3.31 a gallon. Categories: Local News Tags: Gas Prices
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will hand out at home rapid COVIDd-19 test kits, beginning Monday, January 24. DHEC says the test kits each contain two tests and will be available for pick-up across the state. According to the agency, DHEC requested more than two million tests and has received about 140,000 of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Now that the snow and ice have melted from Friday’s snow, drivers are asked to be cautious if they hit the roads late Saturday night into Sunday morning. There is the potential for black ice. Black ice is a clear glaze of ice that can form on the road after water freezes. If you get caught in that…
Tips to keep you and your pets safe amid winter weather conditions.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking the latest on the winter weather. According to John, the Wintry mix Friday evening will make its way out of the Midlands Saturday afternoon. Most significant impacts will be slippery roads Saturday morning. According to SC DOT, crews put salt brine on I-20 in Kershaw County and other areas. They ask…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel as the winter weather moves out of the Midlands this weekend. If you have to drive, make sure you check your car’s fluids, battery and tires. Officials say you should insulate water pipes to prevent them from freezing, and you…
