COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– In between Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain’s untimely death, the CDC released a report saying suicide rates in the US are on the rise by 25% nationally, and 38% right here in the Palmetto state. This is opening up the conversation about mental health and the rate of suicide. “Mental health touches everyone. And you never, it’s hard to…
Newberry County, S.C. (WOLO) – A mother and son face attempted murder charges after an incident near Lake Muarry that happened Wednesday night (6/6). Officials say they have arrested Matthew Jackson, 28, for attempted murder after a daylong manhunt. Officials say Jackson stabbed a man after an argument. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries. Jackson’s mother Sheila…
Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO) – Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators arrested 3 people during a drug bust in Kershaw County this morning. Terri Watts, 32, James Grimball, 49, and Michael Brass, 35, were all arrested after a citizen gave a tip to the KCSO. According to Kershaw County Chief Deputy Jack Rushing, at approximately 8:30 this morning while Kershaw…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State emergency officials are making sure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our coast. On Thursday, South Carolina Emergency Management and the SC Highway Patrol and SC DOT conducted a lane reversal exercise along I-77 and I-26. Traffic was not affected. The exercise simulates evacuation routes in the event of a major storm. Hurricane…
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – One man has been killed and two people are being questioned after a shooting near a public bathroom close to a South Carolina beach. Myrtle Beach Police Lt. Joey Crosby told news outlets that officers were called to the rest room a block off Ocean Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. Thursday to a report of a…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, visited the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands at 500 Gracern Road. Curtis spoke with the staff to see how they mentor the kids through exercises to overcome bullying, promote scholastic achievement, and to encourage the kids of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. Join us each weekday…
Newberry County Deputies have arrested suspect Matthew Jackson, 28, for attempted murder after a day long manhunt.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland School District one has announced the district’s summer schedule, now that the school year is over. According to the district, the following summer work hours apply: Richland One operates on a four-day work week schedule during the summer. Employees work four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday. From June 11 – July 26, Richland One schools and administrative buildings will be open…
Hundreds of miles couldn’t keep man’s best friend from being reunited with his owner.
Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies continue searching for a man they say was caught on camera robbing a Broad River Road Circle K
