LPD: Social media school threat a hoax, urging parents to speak with their children
The Lexington Police Department says a social media threat turned out to be a hoax, but they are still urging parents to speak with their children.
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Former teacher wins Richland One school board special election
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A former teacher has won a special election Tuesday night for the Richland One School board. Robert Lominack (Courtesy: Robert Lominack for Richland One School Board) Rober Lominack garnered more than 64% of the votes to win the open at-large seat. According to unofficial results from the Richland County Election Commission Tuesday night, Lominack got at…
RCSD charges 16 year old for bringing knife to school
Officials say the teen is a student at Columbia High School
(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged a 16 year old student with bringing a knife to school. Authorities say both a Columbia High School administrator and school resource officer witnessed the teenager making verbal threats, and making gestures suggesting he had a weapon while in the hallway Tuesday. RCSD says the SRO…
Search for missing man on Lake Murray paused overnight
David Grantham's boat was discovered by a helicopter near Spence's Point
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – The search for a missing man last seen on Lake Murray has been paused Tuesday evening after an all day search. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says the search will resume at daylight. Crews have searched the water and shorelines and have searched from the air. It’s believed that David Neil Grantham, 36, left his home…
Second student charged in case of gun found at Richland Northeast HS
RCSD says the female student admitted that she brought the gun to school
(Courtesy: RCSD/Twitter) Richland Co. SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department has charged a second student for bringing a weapon on school property Monday. Tuesday RCSD charged a 14 year old female student from Richland Northeast High School with possession of a firearm on school property, possession of a pistol under 18 and unlawful carry of a pistol. Authorities…
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joins lawsuit to stop abortion funding
There are 12 states total included in the lawsuit
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — State Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a lawsuit to stop the federal funding of abortion. According to the Attorney General’s office, the lawsuit which was filed by Ohio’s Attorney General does not challenge the right to an abortion. Instead, it seeks to re-instate a 2019 law that requires federally funded family planning clinics to be…
Special Delivery by local Firefighters: Stork Award
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A group of Columbia Firefighters were honored for helping a local couple deliver their baby. ABC Columbia’s Miya Payton was at the presentation as the Dempsey family thanked the crew on Engine 11 for a job well done. Earlier this month baby girl Ellie Dempsey made her grand entrance just 14 minutes after her mom’s water broke….
Local Living: Spooktacular events plus, walking for a good cause
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Here’s your look at Local Living. Halloween is Sunday but this Saturday the South Carolina State Museum is hosting ‘Spooky Saturday’. The event includes a Dracula 4-d show, laser show, and more. Children ages three to 12 who wear their costumes can get in for free. Saturday, October 30 from 10 am to 5 pm. http://scmuseum.org/events/upcoming-events/ The haunted…
Columbia Fire battles blaze at abandoned apt. building
The fire is out and the cause is under investigation
RIGHT NOW: @ColaFire 1st Shift crews on scene of a fire at an abandoned apartment building near Washington & Barnwell streets in Columbia. Fire is under control at this time. No injuries reported. pic.twitter.com/J5kcrFwwUt — Columbia-Richland Fire Department (@ColaFire) October 26, 2021 COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia fire battled a blaze Tuesday afternoon at an abandoned apartment building. According to Fire officials,…
Cyber Talent Workshop featured at UofSC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State leaders met Tuesday to discuss the future of cyber education and intelligence. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster was among those attending a cyber talent management workshop and discussion hosted by the University of South Carolina. McMmaster says the future is very bright in the palmetto state. The University of South Carolina offers courses in cyber security…
