COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The person found in a pond at Finley Park Friday (December14,2018) has been identified. Jerry Jermaine Hickson, 29, of Myrtle Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Richland County Coroner Gary Watts. An autopsy revealed no signs of trauma, the cause of death is pending further studies at this time. The Richland County Coroner’s Office and…
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (AP) — Authorities in South Carolina say two men found dead in a vehicle on a rural dirt road had gunshot wounds to their heads. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports the bodies of 34-year-old Ricky Antoine Taylor and 29-year-old Michael Laprince Pinckney were found in a 2004 Chevrolet Impala near Holly Hill. The vehicle was found Sunday…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Tis the season to shop and for many of us, the convenience of online shopping makes pulling out those credit or debit cards easy. But as our Angela Rogers reports, it also makes it easy for hackers. She’s got tips to help you try and protect your information. The season of giving is wonderful, but you don’t…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Animal Services is hosting a Christmas donation party and they’re inviting you to take part by bringing donations. The Donation party is Saturday, December 15th from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. at 127 Humane Lane. The Columbia Animal Shelter says it will be collecting items from a wish-list, while serving hot chocolate and refreshments, and…
The Richland County Sheriff’s department is hoping you can help them locate a murder suspect they say should be considered armed and dangerous.
Volunteers came together to fill the hearts, and stomachs of local law enforcement officers during the Feed an Officer Campaign.
The Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital brought holiday cheer to children who are not able to enjoy it outside.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It was an ending many across the state were not hoping for. The Public Service Commission made several decisions today including SCE&G Rates, the Dominion Energy merger, and refunds. Ratepayers are angry that $9 billion dollars went into this project to begin with, they have spent 2 billion since construction ended, and now ratepayers will not be getting…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Following months of testimony, the Public Service Commission voted Friday to reduce rates for SCE&G customers by 9.9% and to approve the proposed merger with Virginia-based utility Dominion Energy. The decision comes as the culmination of the July decision to abandon construction at the VC Summer nuclear facility. Commissioners said they had to follow the Base-Load Review Act…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Investigators with the Columbia Police Department say just before noon Friday a passerby reported seeing an unresponsive man in the water at Finlay Park. Police say they do not know at this time if the man’s death was criminal in nature or not. Categories: Local News, News, Richland Tags: body, finlay park
