Midlands kids find summer salvation in rural North Carolina
Nearly 50 kids from Columbia attended the Salvation Army camp
The Salvation Army is giving kids from the Midlands an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
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Church burglary under investigation where thieves stole church’s van and more
On Tuesday night, thieves loaded up the Bethune Baptist Church’s van with everything they stole and still left more wreckage on their way out, according to investigators.
SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Orangeburg Co.
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Investigators with SLED say one man is dead after an officer involved shooting in Orangeburg Co. According to SLED spokesperson Thom Berry, deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic dispute on Felderville Rd. near Santee. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the man who was killed or the deputy involved….
Spring Valley graduate in coma following hit and run
Orlando, FL (WOLO)– A Columbia native and Spring Valley High School graduate continues to cling to life after a weekend hit and run in Orlando, Florida. London Harrell is a senior at the University of Central Florida. Police say early Saturday morning she was struck by an impaired driver while walking near campus. The driver, police say, was found a…
Pediatricians offers tips on when it’s safe to leave your child home alone
(Photo: Prisma Health Children’s Hospital- Midlands) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — With the summer in full swing and students spending a good portion of their days home, some parents who still have to go to work, may be wondering if it’s okay to leave your children home alone. Prisma Health Children’s Hospital, says they know this is a challenging decision for…
Car crashes into building on Colonial Drive
Fire officials say no one inside a building on Colonial Drive was injured when a car crashed into it Thursday morning.
CPD identifies two males involved in armed robbery at Family Dollar located on Farrow Road
Columbia Police are on the scene of an armed robbery at a store on Farrow Road.
Lexington 2 announces free, reduced meal plan for next school year
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington School District Two announced Thursday its policy for free and reduced price meals for children in schools under the National School Lunch program and the School Breakfast program. A new application must be submitted each school year; registration for next year beginsJuly first. The district included this graph to determine if your family qualifies for the program:…
Lake Murray Boat Parade to celebrate 4th of July this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– You don’t have to wait until next week to celebrate Independence Day. Lake Murray Country Visitor’s Center has a big event this weekend. At Lake Murray Saturday, June 29th, you can get a jump start on your 4th of July festivities. Lake Murray Country is hosting its Annual Celebration with a Boat parade at Noon Saturday at…
Three victims identified in fatal I-26 collision in Orangeburg
Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the three victims of the fatal collision on I-26 Monday.
