Presidential candidates gear up for weekend visit to the Midlands
South Carolina will be the center of the political universe this weekend when 22 Democratic candidates come for two major events.
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Sumter adds new charges for suspect in alleged dog fighting operation
(Photo Courtesy: Sumter County Sheriff’s office) Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The a Sumter man accused of running a dog fighting operation along his Lowder Road property is now facing additional charges. 38 year old Alva Ridgeway was arrested last week after authorities say they were serving a warrant at his home and noticed what appeared to be a pit bull…
DSS: 1,500 new foster families needed throughout South Carolina
DSS says 300 families are needed in Lexington and Richland Counties
A growing number of children across the Midlands and throughout South Carolina are in need of foster homes.
Rep. Clyburn to welcome 22 Democratic presidential candidates to World Famous Fish Fry
(Photo Courtesy: Clyburn for Congress) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — For years South Carolina Representative (D) Jim Clyburn has held a staple event in the Midlands that dozens flock to for some good conversation and some good eats. The annual World Famous Fish Fry is coming back to the Capital city, but this year is expected to be a bit different….
Sheriff warns of telephone scam targeting the elderly
The Newberry County Sheriff’s Department is warning individuals of a continued telephone scam involving information about grandchildren.
Possible Hepatitis A exposure steadily continues as number rises to 5 restaurants
The South Carolina DHEC officials say two restaurants might have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus in Hilton Head and Aiken County.
Riverbanks Zoo saying goodbye to Elephants, making way for Rhinos
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Riverbanks Zoo is saying goodbye to some of its oldest residents. A pair of elephants, 48-year-old Robin and 37-year-old Belle will be transferred to a new herd. Image Riverbanks Zoo Courtesy: Larry Cameron Riverbanks Zoo officials say they are working with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) African Elephant Species Survival Plan, to find the elephants…
Pedestrian killed in collision on U.S. Highway 301 in Orangeburg
Highway Patrol says a pedestrian died in a collision in Orangeburg on Tuesday at U.S. Highway 301 near Canaan Road.
Traffic lights restored on Leesburg Road after power pole collision
Vehicle crashes into pole, knocking out power on Leesburg Road
Columbia Police say at least one person was injured after crashing into a power pole on Leesburg Road and Asbury Drive today.
Columbia City Council drafting gun reform laws
City leaders are working on gun reform laws in hopes to keep the deadly weapon out of the wrong hands.
