COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– This week it will be graduation time for more than 130 students at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Officials say on Tuesday, July 31st, students who earned their GED or High School Diploma over the past school year will take part in a traditional graduation ceremony. According to DJJ officials, “Many of the youth who come here…
PELION, SC (WOLO)–Sunshine means big business in Lexington County. On Friday, Diamond Energy broke ground on the first of four facilities in Lexington and Barnwell counties. Friday’s event was at the Pelion site and was attended by Governor Henry McMaster. The company says the 51 megawatt plants will eventually provide solar energy to homes and businesses in the area. Construction…
INMAN, S.C. (AP) – Investigators say a man stabbed his mother-in-law to death in the basement of his South Carolina home after the two argued. Spartanburg County authorities said 67-year-old Phillip Carter Jr. initially told deputies his nephew killed his mother-in-law at his Inman home, but then changed his story and said he killed 66-year-old Agatha Smith. Deputies say Carter…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)–A second suspect accused in the kidnapping and attempted murder of three teens, has turned himself in to authorities. Sumter Sheriff’s Deputies say 17 year old De’Quan Fullard turned himself in Saturday. Deputies say Fullard, along with 18-year-old Tyrese Rose-Frierson face 11 charges including kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted murder for the early Wednesday morning incident. The two…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its’ K-9’s. According to Columbia Police, two year old Turbo, a yellow labrador retriever, experienced a heat-related work injury on Thursday and died Saturday as a result of his injuries. CPD officials say they will investigate to determine the circumstances of the death or if any…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to speak out on issues regarding Fair Housing? The city is giving you the chance to talk this Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access.” Organizers say the quarterly conversations will address different issues regarding Equal Access/Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity. “Speak…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– SCE&G will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in some Columbia neighborhoods. The tree trimming will take place over the next two weeks. According to city officials, the following areas will see tree trimming: Arsenal Hill Neighborhood Community Improvement Cooperative Council Downtown Neighborhood Association Eva P. Trezevant Neighborhood Historic Waverly Neighborhood Association Martin Luther King Neighborhood…
Columbia, SC. (WOLO)– More than 15-thousand Jehovah’s witnesses are in Columbia for their annual convention. The theme this year is ‘Be Courageous’. Members from North and South Carolina and Georgia are expected to be in attendance. The Convention is held simultaneously with hundreds around the World. The idea is to share practical applications of the denomination’s principles, in everyday life….
Two Sumter teens are facing 11 charges including kidnapping, and attempted murder after authorities say they took three teens hostage, and forced them to strip before forcing them into a car they are later accused of stealing.
The first of several solar energy plants is coming to the Midlands, Friday State officials broke ground on the first of four facilities.
