Volunteers weatherize area home
A woman who has spent years helping foster children was given a treat of her own thanks to SCE&G.
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Larger planes between Dallas and Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time ever American Airlines is doubling the size of the planes making the trip between Columbia and Dallas. The aircraft will carry up to 140 passengers. Thursday’s (6/7) inaugural flight was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute. Airport officials say the the move is a sign of Columbia’s growth. There are two…
Airlines face sky high ticket prices this travel season
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – If you are planning on flying this summer, be prepared for sky high prices. Although it is unclear just how expensive plane tickets are going to get throughout this travel season, analysts say we can blame the increase on fuel prices. Experts say that airlines will find a way to add a few bucks to ticket prices,…
CPD continues search for missing man
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police are looking for a man who has been missing since May 30th. Officials say Charlie Nguyen was last seen as a home on Duke Ave. last month. Family members say that repeated messages and phone calls have gone unanswered since then. If you have any information on Nguyen’s whereabouts please call the Columbia Police…
Body found in wall of Clover Flea Market
Clover, S.C. (WOLO) – Investigators in Clover say a man’s body was found in the wall of a flea market yesterday (6/6). Investigators responded to the market yesterday due to a strong foul odor and the body of 33-year-old William Powers shortly after. The York County Coroner says they are unsure of how Powers got inside the wall, but they…
Newberry County Sheriff searching for attempted murder suspect
Newberry County, S.C. (WOLO) – The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect wanted for attempted murder. Officials say, Matthew LeGrande Jackson, 28, is wanted after he allegedly cut and stabbed a man on Sunset Rd. in Prosperity on Wednesday night just before 8:30 p.m. According to the Sheriff, there had been an argument between Jackson and the…
Upstate mother says toddler died in hot car after grandmother passed out
GREENVILLE COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – An 18-month-old died in a hot car Thursday after the boy’s mother says his grandmother went back inside the home to get the car keys but passed out. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, News, State
Lane reversal exercise underway
Emergency Management Officials along with the Highway Patrol are testing out lane reversals in the event a hurricane hits the area.
Operation Oasis: Handing Out Ice Cold Drinks for Those In need Helps More Than Just The Homeless
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It Is only June and this weather is warm and sticky and that’s not going to be going away anytime soon. Staying cool and hydrated is the key to surviving summers here. Operation Oasis is a project started by Oliver Gospel Mission to help those who have a hard time finding a cold drink. Wayne Fields calls it…
SCDC arrests former employee after introducing contraband
Lee County, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has arrested former Lee Correction Institution employee, Patricia Montgomery. Officials say Montgomery worked as the Head Nurse Administrator at the institution for about a year prior to her arrest. Montgomery was arrested on Tuesday (6/6) for introducing contraband to inmates including watches and tobacco. She has been charged…
