West Columbia FD donates air packs to Innovation Center
Tonight, the West Columbia Police Department donated 20 retired fire department air packs and cylinders to Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center.
Local News
NCAA Tournament expected to bring thousands of fans and millions in profits to Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The NCAA tournament is expected to be the champion for revenue in the capitol city this weekend. “It’s drawing in interest beyond the scope of just basketball fans,” Stephen Shapiro, USC Associate professor said. The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is bringing in sports fans from across the globe to the Columbia. “The amount of exposure that you’re getting across…
Sexual assault investigation uncovers marijuana grow operation
Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a sexual assault case they say led them to a marijuana growing operation inside of a Rembert home Sunday. According to warrants, the victim told police, 31 year old Rebecca Miles and 35 year old Craig Till, Jr. came into the bedroom she was in, held her down…
Kindergartners rushed off school bus before it’s engulfed in flames
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Five and six-year-old children were on their way to a field trip when their bus caught fire Monday (3/18). Richland District 2 school officials confirmed the incident happened Monday morning in Blythewood. The group of kindergarten students from were heading to a field trip at Blythewood’s Camp Discovery. School officials say students, teachers, and chaperones were…
CDP investigators searching for man wanted in armed robbery, shooting in Columbia
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing surveillance pictures of an armed robbery and shooting suspect to aid in his identification and capture.
Warren Buffett’s March Madness offer: $1M a year for life for perfect bracket
The company’s CEO, Warren Buffett, promised $1 million a year for life to the Berkshire (BRKA) employee who picks a perfect bracket through the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16.
West Columbia PD teaming up with businesses for free car seat safety check tomorrow
The West Columbia Police Department, SC Lactation and Newborn Wellness Center and Buckle Buddies will be teaming with businesses in the area for free car seat safety check on Tuesday, March 19 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Man charged with injuring a man after shooting into a vehicle, deputies say
The Orangeburg County Sheriff says that bond was set at $50,000 for a man charged with injuring a man after shooting into a vehicle.
Orangeburg deputies charge man with attempted murder, accused of shooting at convenience store in January
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff says that a Cordova man has been charged after a January shooting incident sent a man to the hospital. Raynard Ballen ll, 30, has been charged with attempted murder. Ballen charges stem from a January 31 incident that took place at a convenience store on St.Matthews Road. Oranegburg County Sheriff’s investigators were…
Vice President Mike Pence plans to visit SC to help Sen.Graham re-election campaign efforts
Senator Lindsey Graham is pulling out the big guns for his re-election campaign.
