Oktoberfest Sneak Peak
Oktoberfest is almost here and local breweries are getting ready by putting their personal touch on bring the taste of Germany here to the Midlands.
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Preps for SC State Fair underway
We are counting down the days to the SC State Fair, and you are running out of time to have your chance to go for free on us. Click below for details.
Report: hand sanitizer actually helps keep kids healthy
(WOLO) – Using hand sanitizer may keep young kids more healthy according to a recent report. Researchers in Spain examined hand hygiene among young children in day care. They studied more than 900 children up to age three at two dozen day care centers. During the eight-month study period they found that children who used hand sanitizer instead of washing…
Deadly Garners Ferry Road shooting suspect arrested
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police arrested suspect Monday (10/8) after a deadly weekend shooting. Kweli Goree is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Desmond Bates at Lakeshore Apartments on Garners Ferry Road on Saturday night. Police say the shooting was the result of an attempted armed robbery. Additional arrests are possible. Categories: Local News, News…
President Trump honors fallen SC officer laid to rest Monday
FLORIDA (WOLO) – Speaking Monday (10/8) in Florida, President Donald Trump remembered Officer Terrence Carraway and other law enforcement officers injured in the attack. Carraway was killed after responding to help ambushed deputies in Florence County last week. He was laid to rest Monday. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics, State Tags: SCNews
In-person absentee voting begins in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP/WOLO) – South Carolina voters can begin casting in-person absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 general election on Monday. The state doesn’t allow no-excuses early voting. But someone who is working, will be out of town, or is physically unable to go to the polls can qualify for an absentee ballot. Machines will be set up in the…
Live Look: Memorial Service for Fallen Florence Officer
FLORENCE , SC (WOLO)–Family, friends and the public are saying goodbye to Officer Terrence Carraway. Carraway was shot and killed last week in Florence, where police say, a suspect ambushed he and other officers. Six other officers were injured in the shooting, say police. Monday, a public viewing was held from 9am to 11am in Florence. At Noon the funeral service for Officer…
Arrest made in fatal shooting
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Update: Lexington Police say all lanes on Columbia Avenue are back open
Lexington Police say all lanes on Columbia Avenue are back open near that intersection today. This was due to multiple accidents.
Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous For Shooting At Waverly Place Apartments
Columbia Police say they need your help finding a shooting suspect considered to be armed and dangerous after shooting a female.
