COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Some Midlands moms in need are set to get a special delivery in time for Mother’s Day City. The City of Columbia and “Two Men and a Truck” are teaming up for a donation drive for mothers displaced from Allen-Benedict Court Apartments. Officials say the donated items will be delivered to the moms just in time…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to cool off! The City of Columbia announced that the pools and splash pads will open Saturday, May 25, 2019. According to Parks and Rec, both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on opening day (May 25) and from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 26. Both pools will…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two hikers and a dog who went missing in the Congaree national park Saturday evening have been found safe. Officials with the Columbia Fire department say the trio was last seen around 5:30 by other hikers on the other side of Cedar Creek. Crews were able to find the hikers and the dog three hours later. Park rangers want…
COLUMBIA (CNN) – Graduating seniors at University of South Carolina remember one of their own in a bittersweet ceremony. An empty seat draped with a cap and a gown marked the spot where Samantha Josephson should have been sitting. Police say she was killed in march after getting into a car she believed to be an Uber she had ordered….
Conway, S.C. (WPDE) — More than one year has gone by since Charles Durant, Jr. was gunned down in his truck in Loris, but justice has not been served. For more than one year, Wilmetria and Charles Durant, Sr. have woken up hoping their son’s killer would be arrested and charged. It remains a dream, for now. “I’m always crying, you…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can clean out your house at Richland Recycles. Are you looking to get rid of unwanted household items? Richland county will host Richland Recycles Day is 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at the S.C. State Fairgrounds. Officials say you can load up your vehicles with unwanted household items and enter the fairgrounds through Gate 12 on Rosewood…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some members of the class of 2019 received their diplomas Friday at the University of South Carolina. The school of Law graduation ceremony took place on the Horseshoe Friday morning. It’s just one of two days of graduation exercises at the University. Attorney and telecommunications executive Harry M. Lightsey III addressed the graduates, many parents say they’re ready…
Swansea, SC (WOLO) — Several areas in the Town of Swansea have been place under a water boil advisory after the water department says contractors accidentally punctured a 2 inch galvanized water main while trying to replace an outdated, leaking one along S Breacon Ave. . While there have been no confirmed cases of contamination, town officials say the low…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Local small businesses got some new opportunities Friday. Entrepreneurs were able to take part in the small business week conference in Columbia. At the conference, participants networked with business owners throughout the Midlands, and city and county officials. This year’s conference theme focused on ‘Leading the Change’ which included opportunities, and resources for small businesses. Categories: Local News…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is rolling out new technology to cut down on gun violence across the city. With the number of incidents involving guns throughout his city at a high rate, Chief Skip Holbrook says his department had to take action. “What we have seen is consistent levels that are two times the national average when…
