After only two days of testimony, the prosecution rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. trial. Jones was found guilty earlier this week in the murders of his five children back in 2014.
The Columbia Police Department says a male suspect accused in last month’s theft of a car with a child inside has been extradited to South Carolina.
The scheduled City of Columbia summer movie series for June 7th, has been cancelled due to rain in the forecast.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— Just in time for summer, a grand opening is happening in the City of Columbia. The City of Columbia is set to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new neighborhood center at Hampton Park. City officials say the new 3,000 square foot center will include an open meeting space, accessible restrooms, office space, a kitchen, storage, and…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner has released the findings of an autopsy on 77 year old Elaine Hall. The coroner says Hall was the victim of a homicide that occurred in her home on Neely Wingard Road. According to Coroner Margaret Fisher, the autopsy, completed on June 7, 2019, found that the cause of Ms. Hall’s death was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Democratic Presidential candidate and California Senator, Kamala Harris, will be in the midlands Saturday. According to the campaign, Harris will speak at the South Carolina NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration at the Brookland Baptist Banquet & Conference Center in West Columbia. The event starts at 6pm Saturday. Categories: Local News, Politics Tags: kamala harris, Vote 2020
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday, the State rested its case in the sentencing phase of the Timothy Jones Jr. trial. Last week, a jury found Jones guilty of murdering his five children. On Friday morning, prosecutors called former teachers of the children to the stand, some giving emotional testimony. The defense called several witnesses before court adjourned for the day. Court…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Peace & Love Band and the Original G-Man, formally of the Sugar Hill Family is getting ready to kick off the City of Columbia’s live outdoor Summer Concert Series at Finlay Park, located at 930 Laurel Street. The free summer concert will be held this Saturday June 8th, from 7PM to 10PM and you can even…
Set Free Ministries is working with Richland County Sheriff’s Department and Richland County Coroner’s Office to raise awareness of gun violence.
Columbia Fire Department officials say they’ve extinguished a fire at the Rusty Anchor restaurant in Chapin.
