Palmetto Pride unveils art mural to show efforts in reducing litter, crime rate in Columbia communities
Palmetto Pride is using art to remind people that litter trashes everyone.
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Columbia PD arrests DUI suspect accused of injuring motorcyclist, fire recruit
(Photo: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department has arrested 35 year old Kenneth Smith and charged him with felony DUI in connection with a January traffic crash that landed both the driver and one of two people police say he hit in the hospital. Authorities say the incident took place along I-77 and Bluff Road. Officials say…
5 things to know ahead of March Madness games coming to Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time in 40 years the NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be played in Columbia. With that in mind, “Experience Columbia” released five things you need to know before next week’s games: There are many convenient parking options to help basketball fans participate in the festivities with ease. Free Park & Ride is available with satellite…
6th tornado confirmed during damaging March 3rd storms
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – NWS officials have confirmed a sixth tornado touched down in the Midlands earlier this month. The service says surveys at Fort Jackson found damage consistent with an EF-1 tornado. Several tornadoes and strong winds uprooted trees and damaged houses throughout the midlands on March 3. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Richland deputies search for brothers accused in connection to shots fired call
(photo: RCSD) (photo: RCSD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping the public can help them locate a pair of brothers accused in a recent shots fired call. Authorities say the incident happened March 10th, around 11 PM when deputies were called to the 100 block of Manorwood Court for reports of multple shots fired. Deputies…
Shelter expands program for pregnant and parenting teens
A program designed to help young adults who are pregnant or already parents with homelessness, abuse and neglect.
Woman, 2 year old involved in a train collision in Orangeburg
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety says a mother and her 2-year-old didn’t suffer any injuries after a train collision.
Zion’s perfect night leads Duke to ACC semis
Spartanburg’s Zion Williamson made his return to the court Thursday night after suffering a sprained knee in the first minute of Duke’s Tobacco Road rivalry with North Carolina February 20.
Troopers: I-95 south bound back open after fatal collision
Highway Patrol says I-95 south bound at mile marker 100 is back open after a fatal collision killed 1 person on Thursday.
Correctional officer arrested after intent to distribute contraband to inmates
The S.C. Department of Corrections Police Services released the arrest warrant today for Correctional Officer Anthony J. Murgolo, an officer serving at Lieber Correctional Institution.
