Stranger makes a life saving donation
A Columbia and a North Carolina woman who were complete strangers are now bound together after one donation connects them.
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“We love our flag”: Midlands man displays patriotism in a big way
CAMDEN, SC (WOLO)-A Midlands man is taking being patriotic to new heights with his fourth of July decorations. “We’re proud to be Americans, we love our flag,” Richard Diehl said. “I have a son in the navy and I know a lot of people made a lot of sacrifices for this flag.” When you drive down Pine Grove Road in…
ATF joins local investigation of 14 ‘suspicious’ fires in North Columbia
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police and Columbia Fire Departments responded to a reported fire at a vacant residence located at 3702 High Circle near West Beltline Boulevard this afternoon. This is now the fourteenth fire that has occurred in North Columbia since April 21. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has been working in conjunction with CPD…
SCE&G ordered to cut rates by 15% this summer
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Customers of SCE&G are one step closer to a rate reduction after the multi-billion dollar failed construction project at VC Summer. Tuesday (7/3), the Public Service Commission ordered the utility to begin lowering rates by 15 percent starting this summer. SCE&G argues state lawmakers’ decision to force the company to pay for the project is unconstitutional….
Summer camp charter bus catches fire
A bus full of children catches fire heading back to Newberry during summer camp.
Proper Firework Etiquette Could Help Veterans With PTSD Enjoy 4th of July More
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Celebrating America’s birthday is a fun time for many, but sometimes it can trigger traumatic memories for those who fought for our freedoms. For some veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) have a hard time with the sound of loud fireworks because they sound too much like gunfire or even explosions they have encountered during battle. Experts at the…
17-year-old girl charged with Waffle House robbery
De’Avian Deanne Young Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – The Cayce Department of Public Safety has arrested a 17-year old girl in connection with an armed robbery that happened last week (6/27) at the Waffle House on Airport Blvd. Officials say De’Avian Deanne Young has been charged with armed robbery, criminal conspiracy, and two counts of kidnapping. The investigation is still ongoing…
Nelly, Ludacris coming to Columbia for United Music Fest
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Spirit Communications Park announced the music lineup for its first concert scheduled for Septemmber. Grammy winning rapper, Nelly, will headline the event. United Music Fest is scheduled for Friday, September 7th at Spirit Communications Park. Nelly entered the spotlight with the release of Country Grammar in 2000, spending seven weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top…
Woman found dead in camper, boyfriend charged
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Teen Charged in Connection with Car Jacking
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police say they’ve arrested a teenager in connection with a recent car jacking. Investigators say last Friday 19 year old Shawkeem Reese pointed a gun at a man on Mayer St. near Farrow Rd. and demanded his car. Within a few minutes, police say Reese was spotted driving the stolen car on W. Beltline Blvd. After a…
