COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are searching for persons of interest in connection with the Saturday morning fire at the Babcock Building. The 3 alarm fire started around 6:30am and burned for more than 7 hours. 50 firefighters were on scene. Persons of interest Courtesy Columbia Police Persons of interest image released by CPD Columbia Police announced that they…
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)– Fort Jackson officials say they are investigating the cause of death of an active duty basic combat training soldier. Fort Jackson officials say the 29 year-old, from Wisconsin, was found dead Saturday morning at his barracks. The command is conducting a 48 hour training stand down, according to officials. “A loss of a loved one and…
Babcock Building fire courtesy Columbia Fire department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Members of the BullStreet District are reacting to a 3 alarm fire Saturday that burned the historic Babcock Building. In a statement, Robert Hughes, President of Hughes Development Corporation, Master Developer, reacted to the fire. Statement: “It is impossible to properly express our deep emotions as Columbia firefighters continue to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Friday night at the Colony Apartments. (Columbia Police Department September 11) Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook says officers responded to the 1000 block of Bailey Street, The Colony Apartments, around 7:00 p.m. Friday. Officers say they found a 30 year old man with serious injuries. He was pronounced…
Babcock Building fire courtesy Columbia Fire department COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Saturday, just before 2pm, Columbia Fire updated the scene, saying nearly 7 hours after arriving, crews are still actively working to put out a fire at the Babcock building. Babcock Building fire courtesy Columbia Fire Twitter Babcock Building fire courtesy Columbia Fire Twitter According to fire officials, the fire, off…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Health officials are asking South Carolina’s business community to further engage in the fight against COVID-19. DHEC has launched the ‘Stay SC Strong’ program. Businesses that take the program pledge will immediately receive a social media post announcing their commitment to fight COVID-19, as well as a printable poster reiterating the four major workplace safety measures…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control on Saturday reported 827 new confirmed cases of coronavirus and 17 additional confirmed deaths. DHEC says this brings the total number of confirmed cases to 127,646 and confirmed deaths to 2,891. Confirmed and probable cases: please click here. Confirmed and probable deaths: please click here. Health officials say the total number…
Babcock Building fire courtesy Columbia Fire Twitter COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Fire crews are battling a blaze at the Babcock Building, off Bull Street. According to fire officials, the fire has reached 3 alarm status. They have at least 50 firefighters on scene. Multiple crews are on scene. Babcock Building fire courtesy Columbia Fire department According to officials, the first…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — In South Carolina, thousands of people with disabilities can work a job and only make a fraction of the minimum wage. This is due to a provision in the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which makes it legal for people with disabilities who work for certain nonprofits, training centers, and sheltered workshops to make below…
(Columbia Police Department September 11) COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A shooting victim is in the hospital with life threatening injuries after a shooting Friday night in Columbia. According to Columbia Police, the male victim was shot at the Colony Apartments on Bailey Street. It happened around 7:00 p.m. If you know anything that can help police in this incident you’re…
