Photo: ABC News WASHINGTON (WOLO, AP) – President Donald Trump has bestowed the Medal of Honor on a U.S. soldier for his role in a daring 2015 mission to rescue dozens of hostages set to be executed by Islamic State militants in Iraq. Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne, a Batesburg-Leesville native, received the medal of honor today for his heroism…
Photo: Elijah Nixon Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–A possible officer involved shooting near Allen University Friday afternoon. Investigators with SLED say it is an officer involved shooting involving a allen university police officer. we will have more information as soon as it becomes available. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Photo provided Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — After a flurry of activity surrounding the status of one of South Carolina’s leaders in the response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is announcing a change in leadership. The agency announced that Dr. Joan Duwve is leaving the agency, and that Dr. Brannon Traxler has been named…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)–Officials said three inmates at a South Carolina prison have died after testing positive for COVID-19, bringing the death toll at the facility up to five. The South Carolina Department of Corrections said 61-year-old Terry Lee Alewine, 73-year-old Paul Earl Jeter, and 78-year-old Sam Harold Smith suffered from coronavirus-related deaths this week at Broad River Correctional Institution. Officials…
Photo: Matt Perron Friday morning the Cayce Department of Public Safety raised an American flag at 8:46 this morning at the Blossom St. bridge. 8:46 was the time that American Airlines flight 11 was flown into the north tower of the World Trade Center during the terrorist attack. Officers with Cayce Public Safety say it is an honor to honor…
Photo: Rich Wandover Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–To mark the 19th anniversary of 9/11, a tribute to South Carolina first responders and military was held Friday morning. The “9-11 Morning of Remembrance” took place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Lincoln St. The program also marks the 9th anniversary of the dedication of Columbia’s 9-11 historical memorial to honor local heroes….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is remembering 9/11. The 9/11 Remembrance Foundation is paying tribute to South Carolina First Responders and Military Service members Friday. The “9/11 Morning of Remembrance” prelude starts at 8 a-m, with the program beginning at 8-40 a-m… The 9/11 Memorial is located at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Lincoln Street. The program also marks…
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on Governor Richardson Road on Thursday in Clarendon County.
Image: OCSO Orangeburg,SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg deputies have arrested 19 year old Timothy Jenkins Jr. and 22 year old Alexander Williams both accused of two counts of Attempted Murder after officials say they fired several rounds into a Graham street home early Sunday morning. According to an incident report obtained by ABC Columbia News, at least one male victim suffered…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, Gov. Henry McMaster and state health officials gave the latest on the fight against coronavirus in South Carolina. McMaster released his proposal for Phase II of CARES Act Funds, and officials gave more information about the state’s preparation for a vaccine. The General Assembly will meet next week to discuss McMaster’s proposed funding, including…
