Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The South Carolina Fire Marshals Office is warning people who use space heaters or kerosene lamps to stay warm. Fire Marshal Jonathan Jones offers the following tips to ensure safety during the cold winter months: • Only use kerosene heaters and space heaters according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Inspect the heater for cracked or broken plugs. If frayed,…
According to the West Columbia Police Department, a deadly crash involving pedestrians shut down the 900 block of Sunset Boulevard Thursday night.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Nine people have been arrested accused of defrauding the South Carolina medicaid program. A year-and-a-half long investigation resulted in 18 charges brought against the nine defendants including forgery and medical assistance provider fraud. The defendants are alleged to have each had an individual role within the larger fraud scheme to receive reimbursement from South Carolina medicaid…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The city of Columbia has completed its 10,000 trees program. Mayor Steve Benjamin and other city leaders gathered at River Front Park to celebrate the planting of the ten-thousandth tree and declared November 7th as “Columbia Green Day.” Organizers say a long term project working towards a greener future was the perfect opportunity to get the…
The Sumter Police Department says 21-year-old Kendra Hawkins was found safe and located in Newberry.
Panera will be recognizing the brave people who served our country this Veterans Day.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is continuing their push against gun violence.
Security breach numbers are on the rise in South Carolina with more than half a million of South Carolinians affected in the past three months, according to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA).
A group of business owners, neighborhood leaders and elected officials announced a new 10-Point Plan to revitalize Five Points. It was presented at a press conference on Thursday.
ABC Columbia image Trenholm sinkhole COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Repairs to the sinkhole on Trenholm Road are now complete, say City of Columbia Water officials. Thursday, officials announced that Trenholm Road reopened to the public. Columbia Water thanked customers and residents for their patience. Work has been ongoing for several weeks. Columbia Water experienced a 16-inch water main line break the evening…
