Hundreds gather to honor the life of an unclaimed veteran
Petty Officer Third Class James Miske lived in Columbia and served in Vietnam
A Navy veteran who had no family to claim him after his death had more than 500 people pay their respects to him.
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Rep. Clyburn welcomes 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….
19yo arrested for attempted murder after drive-by shooting at home with children inside
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A teenager accused of firing multiple shots at a home last month in Orangeburg County has been charged with attempted murder. Demondre Wright, 19, faces five charges of attempted murder and one count of possession of a weapon during a violent crime. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the charges stem from an early morning shooting on…
Concerned citizens leads to the arrest of Orangeburg man charged with trafficking ecstasy
The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department has arrested a man on a drug-related charge after investigators responded to complaints for drug activity.
Find your zen during free Columbia Airport event
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is hoping to help you find some zen during a free yoga event to celebrate International Yoga Day. Organizers say the purpose of the event is to celebrate the importance of taking care of your self through the art of yoga. Since traveling can sometimes be stressful, organizers say the 45…
Midlands residents pay last respects to unclaimed veteran
Photo: Mary Ann Chastain Columbia, S.C. (WOLO, AP)– Hundreds came to Fort Jackson National cemetery Friday morning to pay final respects to Petty Officer Third Class James Miske. Earlier this week Caughman-Harman Funeral Home announced the 75 year old Navy veteran who served in Vietnam had no family to claim him and requested the community attend Friday’s service. The funeral…
West Columbia pedals on track with new bicycle lane
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —The City of West Columbia wants to make the city a safe place for those who want to pedal around town. Residents were invited out to attend the city’s new bike lane ribbon cutting ceremony along B Avenue at the West Columbia Community Center. Guests were invited to bring their helmets and bikes to help break…
Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris open campaign headquarters in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris is strengthening her presence here in South Carolina. Harris’ campaign held its official office opening in Columbia Thursday evening. A campaign spokesperson says this is part of an aggressive effort to have a field presence in every region of the state to ensure Harris’ campaign hears from all voters, in all 46…
Jones execution could be delayed due to current SC law
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) —- One thing that will delay Jones’ execution, aside from the lengthy appeals process, is the unavailability of the drugs used in lethal injections. Part of the reason no one has been executed in South Carolina in eight years is because the supply of lethal injection drugs have expired and prison officials have been unable to…
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