Two people arrested in connection to Richland County dog fighting
Richland County deputies say they’ve arrested two people in connection to a dog fighting incident last month.
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Victim identified after fatal collision on Koon Store Road
Richland County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle collision on Saturday.
Suspect in murder of Alena Marie Kennedy convicted, sentenced to life in prison
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – A Lexington man will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murder. A jury found Tony Corley guilty on all charges for the murder and destruction of human remains in the death of Alena Marie Kennedy in 2017. In May of that year, Kennedy’s mother reported her missing. The next month deputies got a…
Groups across South Carolina are gearing up for Democratic presidential primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With the Iowa Caucus taking place Monday and New Hampshire’s primary just around the corner, several groups are getting ready for the South Carolina Democratic Presidential Primary on February 29. The South Carolina State Election Commission says there was a net increase of 30,000 registered voters over the last six months, which some political figures say could…
Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign rings in thousands of dollars across Midlands
The Red Kettle campaign raised over $255,000 this year, say local officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday, The Salvation Army of the Midlands released numbers from the Red Kettle campaign over Christmas. Thanks to all who donated in the midlands, the Red Kettle raised over $255,000 in 2019, say officials. The campaign is the largest fundraiser for the Salvation Army. Each holiday season shoppers are greeted by volunteers ringing the bell. The money goes…
Controlled burn at Peachtree Rock Preserve benefits Mother Nature
If you saw smoke out that way and thought there was a fire, you were correct. But it was intentional, and actually beneficial to Mother Nature.
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, there was a controlled burn at Peachtree Rock Preserve in Lexington. If you saw smoke out that way and thought there was a fire, you were correct. But it was intentional, and actually beneficial to Mother Nature. “Our fire will effectively stay on the ground. Just burning through the leaf litter and needle…
Happening Now: Columbia Police on scene of body found off Rose Drive
Columbia Police are investigating after a man was found dead at the 100 block of Rose Drive
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating after they say a man was found dead at the 100 block of Rose Drive. Columbia Police say while responding to a shots fired emergency call off Rose Drive, a male was found deceased. According to Police, investigators have detained a male for investigative questioning in connection with the Rose Drive call…
SC State University to unveil sculptures during Orangeburg Massacre remembrance
South Carolina State University plans to unveil bronze busts of three students killed during a 1968 civil rights protest
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina State University plans to unveil bronze busts of three students killed by bullets fired by officers during a 1968 civil rights protest. The university says the busts will be dedicated Saturday as part of the 52nd anniversary commemoration of the Orangeburg Massacre. Samuel Hammond Jr., Delano Middleton and Henry Smith were all shot to…
Earth Fare closing all 50 stores
Courtesy: Earth Fare Asheville, NC (WLOS)–Earth Fare, an Asheville-based supermarket that opened its doors in 1975, has announced it will be closing all stores. “Earth Fare has been proud to serve the natural and organic grocery market, and the decision to begin the process of closing our stores was not entered into lightly,” the company said in a press release…
Kershaw Co School ripped apart by tornado receives donation for relief fund
District officials announced Founders Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to the school's relief fund
KERSHAW CO, SC (WOLO)– North Central High School in Kershaw County is getting a boost in its relief efforts after the school was struck by a tornado in January. On Monday, District officials announced that Founders Federal Credit Union donated $5,000 to the school’s relief fund. District officials tell ABC Columbia News that it could be years before students can…
