COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are hitting the road for any New Year’s Eve plans, you will see an increase at the pump. South Carolina drivers are paying an average of $2.34 a gallon, which is up a nickel from last week, says AAA. In a release on the future of gas prices, AAA said motorists are filling up with much…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–The Richland Co. Sheriff’s department is looking for a person of interest in connection with a home invasion. On December 13th deputies say two men walked into a home on Ironweed Ct. through an unlocked door. While one man held the homeowner at gunpoint, investigators say the other made his way to a bedroom and took five…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Richland Co. Coroner’s Office released the identity of a woman killed in a crash Sunday afternoon. Coroner Gary Watts says Lila Patterson, 77, was the passenger involved in a collision with another car at the intersection of River Dr. and Gibson Street at 1:45pm Sunday. Watts says Patterson was transported to the hospital where she later…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A swearing-in ceremony will be held for two re-elected City Council members and one newly elected City Council member, say city officials. According to a release, the following Council members will be sworn in: – Councilman Howard Duvall (re-elected /at-large) – Councilman Edward McDowell (re-elected /district 2) – Councilman-Elect Will Brennan (newly elected /district 3) When: January 7, 2020 at 11…
CNN–In consumer news, the minimum wage is set to go up across nearly half of all states in the U.S. in the new year. 24 states and 48 cities and counties are raising their minimum wage, for a total of 72 jurisdictions. According to the advocacy group national employment law project, the increase goes into effect on New Year’s Day…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies continue to search for a suspect they say, was caught on camera, robbing a local restaurant at gunpoint. Deputies say on December 18, the man seen on video entered the Edo Hibachi on Two Notch Road, pointed a gun at an employee, demanded money and food before taking off. If you have any information…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a parking lot on Sunday. Just before 8:00 a.m., Columbia police found a 24-year-old man deceased a parking lot located at 931 Senate Street. Officials say evidence and witness information gathered at the scene, makes them believe the pedestrian was struck by a car after willfully lying down…
KERSHAW COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies arrested four people after a car was stolen on Christmas Day in Lugoff. Officials got a tip around 2:15am on Sunday about a suspicious vehicle in a neighborhood off of White Pond Road in Elgin. A Kershaw county deputy patrolling the area attempted to stop the car, but officials say they refused. A chase ensued…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The Medical University of South Carolina’s new campus is opening in a former department store. The Post and Courier reports that Dec. 30 is the opening date for the 128,000-square-foot MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion at the Citadel Mall. The campus is opening on time, at a total cost of $29.4 million. A university spokeswoman…
Trevor Lawrence connected with Travis Etienne on a 34-yard touchdown with 1:49 left in the fourth quarter and No. 3 Clemson beat No. 2 Ohio State 29-23 Saturday night at the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game.
