Local school release ladybugs in celebration of Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day students from Chesterbrook Academy Preschool explored a bug’s life.
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SC teacher group plans May 1 walkout and march to Statehouse
A group of South Carolina teachers organized on social media is asking all teachers to take a day off during the middle of next week and march on the Statehouse.
Columbia PD looking for a man accused of breaking into a car in Harbison
The Columbia Police Department investigators are looking for a man accused of a car break-in.
2019’s tobacco settlement gives South Carolina $79 million
South Carolina has been paid another installment from the settlement nearly all U.S. states signed with the major tobacco companies in 1998.
Woman charged after driving through apartment complex in Columbia, deputies say
The Columbia Police Department has identified the woman who drove her car into a Midlands apartment complex over the weekend.
Samantha Josephson murder suspect does not show up in court
Nathaniel Rowland was scheduled to make his first appearance Monday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The suspect in the murder of USC student Samantha Josephson did not appear at the Richland County Judicial Center for his first court appearance. Nathaniel Rowland, 24, was scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday. In a statement, the Fifth District Solicitor’s Office said since Rowland has not posted bond, he did not have…
Motorcyclist killed in hit and run incident on SC-527 and Highway 378
Highway Patrol says a motorcyclist is dead after a fatal hit and run on Sunday at the intersection of SC-527 & Highway 378.
NWS confirm 4 tornadoes hit the Midlands so far, additional surveys to come
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service (NWS) has released more information about the two tornadoes that hit Orangeburg County Friday. The EF-2 tornado came through the South of Rowesville in Orangeburg County, according to NWS. Analyist with NWS say the EF-2 touched down along the South fork of Edisto River near South River Road. The tornado moved to the…
South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper facing DUI charge, fired
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WCIV) — A South Carolina Highway Patrol trooper was arrested on a DUI charge and later fired by the agency. WSPA-TV reports Cpl. Stephen McDowell was arrested Thursday for driving under the influence, less than 0.10. The state Department of Public Safety says McDowell was off-duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of arrest. Bond was set at $90….
Multiple tornadoes confirmed in the Midlands, including a EF-2 in Orangeburg Co.
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The National Weather Service (NWS) has confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in the Midlands on Friday. NWS reports that an EF-2 tornado hit Orangeburg County, just South of Rowesville. (1/2) Survey Team Summary 4/19/19: 4 confirmed tornadoes (more possible after additional surveys)EF-2 in Orangeburg County just south of Rowesville.EF-1 in Orangeburg County from east of Orangeburg into…
