Here in the Midlands, hundreds of converters are stolen every year. On Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined Representative Todd Rutherford to explain a new law, sponsored by Rutherford, that will combat the growing thefts.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Tuesday, May 25th, marks one year since the death of George Floyd. The 46-year-old black man killed at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked a racial justice movement and demands for police reforms across the country. Here in the midlands, local leaders and activists are reflecting and looking to move moving forward in the wake of Floyd’s death. …
Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department and Richland County Sheriff’s Department issued a challenge for blood donations. They’re kicking off the annual “Battle of the Badges Blood Drive” which takes place Friday.
The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says a temporary employee who worked for a janitorial service was arrested for an alleged incident with a student in a bathroom at Pelion Middle School.
The South Carolina Youth ChalleNGe Academy will have a graduation ceremony for its 46th class Thursday morning. 48 cadets will graduate from the program which leads, trains and mentors at-risk youth ages 16-18 to help them become productive and successful citizens.
DHEC is changing the vaccine it will offer at the Columbia Place Mall. Starting this Thursday, only the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available instead of Pfizer’s shot.
Reporter Marvin Beach CHARLOTTE, N.C. – (WCCB) Those living near the search area where Tyler Terry was captured can now sleep peacefully. Neighbors were told to stay inside their homes and keep their doors locked as the manhunt took place over the past week. “They coulda heard me in Chester screaming! I was just tickled to death that they found…
COLUMBIA (WOLO): The weather is heating up and for many of us that means heading out on the water. But what was supposed to be a fun day out on the river this weekend, turned into a scary situation for four young girls and their mothers. “I felt like I was gonna die because I’ve never been put in a…
Twitter/SCDNR-courtesy Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Memorial Day is right around the corner. It’s a time for enjoying the unofficial start of summer and for many of you that means hitting the water. Before you do, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering courtesy boat inspections at various boat landings to make sure you can be safe and enjoy your…
A spokesperson for Columbia Housing says residents at Saint Andrews Terrace apartments were given the option whether to evacuate or not due to a gas leak. Officials say the families that chose to remain in their units will be given a $500 stipend to cover inconveniences like not being able to use the stove or hot water.
