Midlands woman honored with AARP Honoring Heroes award
A Midlands woman was recognized for her lifetime of service both int he military and as a veteran.
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Protesters gather at the State House to call an end to the national emergency
Not everyone thinks there’s a national emergency at the Southern border.
Check’s not in the mail: SC ratepayers angry over no rebate
For more than 700,000 customers of a private South Carolina utility, the $1,000 rebate checks aren’t in the mail.
Deputies: Lexington man charged after stealing a van at gunpoint
A Lexington County man who deputies arrested Saturday is suspected of stealing a work van after pulling a gun on its driver Friday night.
Update: Missing teen found safe
Photo courtesy: RCSD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Per the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Dept., “The 15-year-old missing teen has been located safe. Sheriff Lott expresses his thanks to all the citizens who called in with tips that led to Columbia Police Department locating Kayla. She was found safe on Assembly St and is currently being reunited with family.” Categories: Local News, News,…
CPD updates investigation into Gervais St. shooting
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–New details were announced Monday in a weekend shooting that resulted in one death and two injuries. Investigators say it happened just after 12:30am at Prince Hall Grand Masonic Lodge at an event hosted by the Metro’s Most Wanted Motorcycle Club. Police say more than 400 people were attending the motorcycle club’s 10th anniversary. The three shooting…
Tips to protect your information from identity thieves this tax season
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s that time of year again, Tax time. It’s also time for thieves to try and take advantage of you and your personal information. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is sharing tips to help consumers protect their refund and personal information this tax season: File early. File as early as possible. Identity thieves use consumer information…
Presidents Day closings in the Midlands
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Monday is Presidents Day! Presidents day is often observed on the third Monday of February and also the birthday of former president George Washington. While many people will be home from work and school, several businesses will not be operating on their regular schedules today. Here is a list of the following closures: Federal offices State offices…
Post your ‘Shelfie’ for the Magic of Storytelling
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– ABC Columbia, along with our sponsor, Children’s Dental Group, want every child to have the chance to open a book and open their imagination Too many children don’t have books… at home or at school. Disney and ABC are donating up to one million books to children in need through their partnership with First Book. ABC Columbia…
Crews respond to structure fire on Sunset Boulevard in Lexington
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Multiple emergency crews are responding to an abandoned structure fire in Lexington. Officials say the 4900 block of Sunset Boulevard have been shut down as a result. 4900 Sunset Blvd block shut down due to abandoned structure fire. No injuries reported. Multiple crews responding. Hose lines across roadway. Seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/DFfWgghYXS — @CountyofLexington (@CountyLex) February 18, 2019 No…
