COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as a prosecutor and spoke about how her background in law enforcement is her greatest strength against President Trump. Categories: Local News, News, Politics
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police are investigating an incident at Earlewood Park that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. a bystander came across a man who had injuries to his upper torso. The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital to be treated for his injures. According to police the victim’s injures are…
(CNN)-Federal officials are warning consumers to avoid certain brands of frozen berries sold at Kroger and other grocery stores over fears of Hepatitis A virus contamination. The berries were sold nationwide under the grocery store’s “private selection” brand. The contamination was discovered during a frozen berry sampling by the Food and Drug Administration, the grocery chain said. “These products are available at Kroger and…
LATTA,SC (WOLO)- An elderly woman has been reported missing by the Latta Police Department. Jaxie Rogers,85, was last seen on June 7th at 2:07 p.m. leaving the IGA on Richardson Street in Latta, according to police. Police also say Rogers was possibly spotted in North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. She is described as 5’4 weighing 110 pounds. She was seen…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) – Music star Darius Rucker has now raised more than $2 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee. The singer’s 10th annual “Darius & Friends” benefit concert on Monday raised a record-breaking $425,000. “I was struck on that first visit by how St. Jude not only cares for their patients, but also their patients’ families,”…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — Dozens of Lowcountry Churches are helping pay for the private premiere of the Emanuel Church Documentary. “This documentary that’s been put together has allowed us to come together again,” said Craig Tuck, Volunteer Organizer for the premiere. He said the documentary premiere will cost around $50,000, which pays to rent the Gaillard Center and for catering, ushers,…
LEXINGTON, SC (SC)-A man is being charged with Felony DUI after crashing head on into a Lexington county deputies truck Saturday morning. The wreck happened around 5:55 a.m. on South Lake Drive and Paps road. Troopers say Deputy Roy Hall was driving on South Lake Drive when a car driven by Michael Jordan Nichols,36, hit the deputy head on. Officials…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Coroner’s Office to raise awareness of gun violence. On Saturday June 8th, there will be a Stop the Violence Community Walk. It begins at 9 a.m. at 6300 Shakespeare Road. The walk will be followed by the Family Friendly Neighborhood Fest at 10 a.m. The…
The Lexington Police Department has asked drivers to seek alternate routes until further notice in areas of Lexington County.
(Photo: Prisma Health Children’s Hospital- Midlands) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Beginning Monday, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital of the Midlands will kick off a week of fun filled events for children who are living with cancer or blood disorders and one their siblings completely free. Organizers say it’s always a big event that draws at least a 100 children each year….
