Image: Rochelle Dean Columbia,SC (WOLO)— An annual event to keep blood supply flowing for those in need has helped the Red Cross replenish their depleted stock. According to officials, before Thursday’s day long blood drive they were in a critical need for donations. In fact, organizers say they had less than 3 days worth of a supply and 500 fewer…
Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg deputies say a traffic stop has landed 22 year old Traquan Shivers in jail charged with unlawful carrying of a pistol and possession of a stolen weapon. Deputies say they responded to a home Tuesday after getting reports of shots being fired into a home in Eutawville and another a short time later…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Today the Nation and the Midlands is honoring those who keep our communities safe. It is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. According to the National Day Calendar, the unofficial holiday began in 2015. These are just some of the pictures tweeted out by Midlands Law Enforcement Agencies as schools, businesses, and everyday citizens took time to say thank…
FLORENCE, S.C. (WOLO) –Hundreds of police officers and first responders came from all over the state to pay their respects to Officer Jackson Winkeler in Florence on Thursday. Winkeler, who was an Officer at Florence Regional Airport, was shot and killed while on duty at the airport Sunday. Back in January 2019, Chief Robert Norton said a young man came…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Join ABC Columbia for our annual Blood Drive happening now, Thursday January 9 until 7pm. ABC Columbia is partnering with the Red Cross for this annual event at the Plex at the Village at Sandhill. Thanks to everyone who has come out to the donation locations. To donate blood, just stop by from 8 a-m to 7 p-m….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Animals are losing their homes and their lives because of the Australian brush fires, which aren’t expected to slow down anytime soon. There’s a little part of Australia at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, where staff say they hope their Australian animals inspire people to help. “We don’t know the impact, but we know it’s going…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The number of flu deaths continues to climb in South Carolina, say state health officials. DHEC announced there have now been 26 flu-related deaths reported in South Carolina. The agency says this is also the eighth consecutive week of widespread flu activity in the state. Experts say its never too late to get a flu shot, which is…
Officials at Fort Jackson have released the name of the man who was found unresponsive during a training exercise on the military base Wednesday.
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Corrections say two people have been arrested and charged with working together to bring contraband into Lee Correctional Institution, and charges are pending against a third man.
As many recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a Florence officer is laid to rest
