LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a South Carolina woman died after the motorcycle she was riding on hit a deer. News outlets report that the Lexington County coroner Margaret Fisher said 53-year-old Ruth Hunt Payne of Lexington died at the scene of the wreck. She was a passenger on the motorcycle, which hit a deer around just after 11…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCIV) — As the nation remembers firefighters who have lost their lives while protecting others, flags are flying at half-staff in South Carolina on Sunday. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation to have the flag at half-staff throughout the day. In addition, Governor Henry McMaster has directed the flags atop the State Capitol be flown at half-staff until…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From tie dye to food and of course music, this Sunday is JerryFest. The community is invited to celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia at this year’s JerryFest in Five Points. The free event will include a variety of vendors and activities as well as plenty of live music throughout the day. For more information,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to rid your house of some unwanted items? Residents of Richland and Lexington counties can drop off items at a recycling event. Electronics, household hazardous waste, scrap metal and tires are among the items accepted at the event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12 at Irmo High School, 6671 St. Andrews Road, Columbia. According…
October brings attention to breast cancer, by raising awareness of treatment, research and prevention. One local company is going a step above the rest, by offering a free home cleaning to a patient undergoing treatment.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Calling ghosts and goblins, here’s a look at some Halloween happenings with Crysty Vaughan in Local Living. Get ready to be spooked. ‘Boo at the Zoo’ returns to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden this month, and it’s a frightful night that’s just right for the little ones. Kids of all ages can enjoy a trick or treat trail, foam…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Prisma Health Children’s Hospital of the Midlands is offering free flu shots to help protect parents and kids from the flu season. ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson spoke with Dr. Anna-Kathryn Burch from the hospital to talk about the flu and the many locations that are giving free flu shots this month. The flu shot is available…
Two Orangeburg man have been charged after robbing a Dollar General in August 2019, according to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Tonight in prime time on ABC Columbia we have a night full of Friday fun kicking off at eight with “American Housewife”, followed by “Fresh off the Boat”. At 9PM an in depth 20/20 where a woman who was kidnapped as a baby by the serial killer who murdered her mother opens up about learning the…
The Lexington County Fire Services says one of its firefighter has died in the line of duty.
