COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolinians got the chance to meet with a legendary bassist who backed up James Brown. Friday at the Richland Library Bootsy Collins made an appearance. From his funky times on the Psychedelic P-Funk Mothership, to Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Collins gave some up and comers a bit of advice. Small Talk with Bootsy Collins was part of the…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Police are searching for suspects caught on surveillance breaking into cars. Police say numerous vehicles were rummaged through, and the suspects went from vehicle to vehicle opening doors and looking for items to steal. Police say, according to reports from several victims, they had loose change taken. We’re told by police, three people, possibly teens, broke into…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins was appointed 2nd vice president of the SC State Association of Fire Chiefs, according to City of Columbia officials. The fire chiefs conference is being held in Columbia and wrapped up on Saturday. According to a release from the city, Jenkins says, “I deem it as an honor to be…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – Authorities are investigating the cause of death of a South Carolina toddler whose body temperature was high when emergency responders began treating him. Spartanburg police Lt. Doug Harwell says the father of 18-month-old King Trammel called emergency services Friday afternoon because his son needed medical assistance. Harwell tells news outlets that the father began driving his…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Columbia Water is asking residents to be on alert for misleading door hangar notices. Water officials say there are some misleading service shut off notices showing up on the doors of some Irmo homes. According to water officials, the hangars claim that the homeowner is in jeopardy of having their water service turned off if a payment…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s time for PaleoPalooza at the South Carolina State Museum. The event takes place Saturday, June 16, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Museum organizers say you can expect a full day of natural history featuring flying birds of prey, a slithering reptile demonstration, a special appearance from South Carolina naturalist Rudy Mancke and more. Also on hand for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A free health fair is set for Thursday, June 21st in Columbia. Virginia College will host a Community Health Fair at the campus located at 7201 Two Notch Road. Organizers say the event is free and open to the public and will feature a variety of health-related checks and activities for all ages, including free body mass index screenings, blood…
Tests to jam the signal that is allowing prisoners to use illegal cell phones appear to be successful though still in the beginning stages.
(WOLO) – Kellogg’s is recalling Honey Smacks following a salmonella outbreak. Cases in 31 states have been linked to the cereal. The CDC says the outbreak has affected 73 people and started in early March. No deaths have been reported but 24 people have been hospitalized. The recalled cereal has a “best if used by” date between June 14, 2018…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A key area for South Carolina shrimpers will open next week after a long delay because of cold weather. The Department of Natural Resources says shrimping grounds within three miles of the coast will open June 19th. Shrimping farther off shore opened Wednesday (6/13). Recent testing shows the number of shrimp available is still below average and…
