COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Let’s take a look at some happenings this weekend in Local Living. Are you looking to find a few gems? The Annual Columbia Gem and Mineral show is shining bright this weekend at the Jamil Temple off St Andrews Road. The 52nd annual event runs Friday through Sunday. Rough cut gems, fossils, gold, even beads, are all featured….
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The roles grandparents play in the lives of their children and grandchildren is vital. In recognition of their hard work, University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Dawn Staley honored them with a breakfast. “We recognize the backbone of families,” said Staley. Grandparents are important figures in any family, but often may be forgotten….
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for an attempted burglary on November 12.
A man is suffering from life-threatening injuries and police need your help locating the shooters.
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Thanksgiving festivities are already underway here in the Midlands. Thursday night the 40th annual ‘Thanksgiving Souper’ was held bringing members of the community out to help benefit the Women’s Shelter of Columbia. Organizers say the event is held the Thursday before Thanksgiving each year to bring a deeper meaning to the season of giving. Proceeds from…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-November is National Adoption Month and in South Carolina there are hundreds of kids still looking for a forever family. “We have around 140 children and youth who are free for adoption right now,” DSS State Director, Michael Leach said. “We have a lot of children who are being fostered and will eventually be adopted.” Leach says that they…
Image: Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Richland Co, SC (WOLO) — Two additional suspects are in custody charged in a recent deadly shooting. Richland County deputies say Trayvon Newhouse and Lamar Latimer are both charged with the murder of Michael Bates. Bates was found shot and killed inside his car on Winter Park Drive on Monday night. Two other suspects were…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher has identified one of the victims killed during an afternoon collision Thursday. Fisher says, 66 year old Donna Lesperance was killed when her car was struck by another vehicle around 12:30PM at the intersection of Fox Branch, Smith Pond and Rawl Roads near Lexington. According to Coroner Fisher, Ms. Lesperance…
Moncks Corner, SC (AP) —The leaders of state-owned utility Santee Cooper have approved a plan to convince lawmakers it should not be sold. The company’s plan to reform will remain private for now. Several other private companies have put forward bids to either buy or manage Santee Cooper. Now, state lawmakers will have to review the bids and determine the…
Orangeburg Co., SC (WOLO) — Authorities in Orangeburg County need your help finding a Santee woman who went missing Sunday. Authorities say Tina Williamson was last seen November 17-th at her home on Santee drive. If you recognize Williamson, or know she may be please call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME SC. Categories: Local News, Orangeburg
