COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A gas station store employee has been arrested after allegedly shooting a customer. Columbia Police say Antar Daralhaj is charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Investigators say Saturday (6/9) afternoon Daralhaj was arguing with a customer over a gas charge at the Obama gas station on Farrow Road. As the customer…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster spoke with hundreds of firefighters from across the state in town for the Fire and Rescue Convention. The week-long convention allows emergency responders from across the state to come together and learn life-saving techniques and get a look at the latest technology. Governor McMaster says South Carolina’s firefighters represent the finest our state…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon and Representative Micah Caskey gave their support to incumbent Alan Wilson in the runoff election for Attorney General. Koon explained that Wilson’s support of law enforcement and legal experience were key factors in today’s endorsement. Wilson will faces Lexington representative Todd Atwater in the runoff on June 26th. Categories: Local…
Today is the day to let your flag fly more than ever. It’s National Flag Day!
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — A familiar name in South Carolina politics is getting back in the game. Richard Harpootlian tells ABC Columbia News he’s entering the race to replace former Senator John Courson in District 20. Harpootlian says he’s distressed by the culture of corruption he sees in the Legislature and says the body could benefit from someone not looking…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Two former GOP candidates hope to change the tide after endorsing John Warren for the nomination, rather than his opponent, current Governor Henry McMaster. Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant and Catherine Templeton are fully behind John Warren, that could put his numbers above the 50% margin, which would make him the GOP Candidate in November. “If you…
Deputies in Greenville have been cleared by a judge in the deadly shooting of a mentally disturbed man in his backyard. Being cleared by the family is another story altogether.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Governor Henry McMaster is on the campaign trail, ahead of a runoff with Republican John Warren. The McMaster for Governor campaign says he will take part in a statewide debate of the Republican runoff. It will take place on Wednesday, June 20. The debate is hosted by the Post & Courier, SC ETV, and the SCGOP. Categories:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking to volunteer this Summer? The Richland Library may be able to help out. The library is hosting a Volunteer Fair from 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, June 14 at the Main location on Assembly Street. Here is the information provided by the Library: WHAT: Volunteer Fair WHEN: 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, June 14 WHERE: Richland Library Main 1431 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Deputies say a man who was stabbed early this morning (6/13) has been charged with assault and battery. Investigators say Austin Aldridge was involved in an argument that turned physical in the 400 block of Harbison Blvd. Officials say Aldridge was stabbed in the altercation, no other arrests were made. Categories: Local News, News,…
