Bench stolen from graveside of a former Kershaw deputy & his son
Kershaw deputies say a bench was stolen from the gravesite of a former deputy & his son at at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.
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2nd man charged for New Year’s day killing in Sumter County
Sumter County deputies say another man is charged for a homicide on New Year’s Day. Officials say Anthony Bradley Junior is charged
No confirmed coronavirus cases in S.C. as of Monday; Governor tells people to “take it easy”
The Governor and his Public Health Emergency Plan Committee have protocols in place in case one is reported
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, public health officials are getting prepared in case someone comes down with the illness in South Carolina. As of Monday afternoon, South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) says there are no confirmed cases in the state. Governor Henry McMaster (R-South Carolina) quoted a hit song…
Coronavirus impacting the stock market, but investors shouldn’t panic
The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The stock market opened higher Monday morning, after plummeting last week due to coronavirus fears. Michael Oana, a certified retirement counselor, said this isn’t the first time a global sickness has impacted the stock market, and it probably won’t be the last. China is an important part of the global economy. It’s also the epicenter…
Gas Prices down in the Midlands, could continue to dip say experts
According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen 8.3 cents in the last week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are still dropping in South Carolina. According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump in Columbia have fallen 8.3 cents in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.10 a gallon. Nationwide prices are much higher, with an average of $2.41 a gallon. According to a GasBuddy release, “As the spread…
SC Democratic Party says SC Presidential Primary drew record numbers
The South Carolina Democratic Party says this year's Presidential primary was record breaking
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Democratic Party says this year’s Presidential Primary was record breaking. According to the South Carolina Democratic Party, 539,020 Democrats and Independents voted in the First in the South Presidential Primary, Saturday. These numbers surpass the 2008 Presidential Primary, which held the previous record, by nearly 7,000 votes, say party officials. In a release, State…
Richland Co. deputies investigating attempted abduction
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies are looking for someone they say tried to abduct a 14 year old girl. Investigators say last Wednesday night after 10pm the girl was walking her dog on Heron Glen Rd. in Northeast Richland County. Deputies say a man jumped out from behind an air conditioner unit and tried to put her in a…
Gas leak shuts down part of N. Main St.
Courtesy: CPD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A gas leak shut down part of North Main St. Monday afternoon. Columbia Police say a crew working near the intersection of N. Main St. and Cook St. hit the gas line. Police say Columbia fire crews and Dominion Energy workers are on the scene to monitor and remedy the situation. Categories: Local News, News,…
AP: Police: Death of suspect in custody under investigation
The death of a person who died in police custody in South Carolina over the weekend is under investigation
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – The death of a person who died in police custody in South Carolina over the weekend is under investigation. News outlets report a suspect arrested after a domestic violence call became unresponsive Saturday while being taken to jail in Rock Hill. Paramedics took the suspect to a hospital where the person was pronounced dead. Police…
Gov. McMaster leads Public health meeting on Coronavirus, there are no SC Cases
There are no confirmed cases in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– On Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster led a meeting with the Public Health Emergency Plan Committee to discuss how the state is preparing to combat any cases of Coronavirus in the state. DHEC says, as of now, there are no confirmed cases in South Carolina. image CDC The meeting’s agenda included a Coronavirus update from DHEC…
