RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-An investigation is underway to determine what killed an 18-year-old inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell Friday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said Jamarcus Hykeem Dawkins, 18, was found unresponsive in his cell at Kirkland Correctional Institution at approximately 9:30 p.m. Dawkins was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Smith Street in reference to a shots fired call just after 11:00pm. There deputies say they found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts, has identified the victim Joseph Lanard James, 44, died…
ABC NEWS– Vver the course of 30 years, the number of recommended vaccines has tripled. The vaccine against the human papilloma virus, or hpv, is one of the newer ones. ABC News’ Kenneth Moton breaks down what you need to know about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: health care
(Photo: Brooke Gasque) GALIVANTS FERRY, S.C. (AP) – A 5-year-old boy’s horse has been found dead with a gunshot wound in South Carolina and his mother says she is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter. Brooke Gasque tells news outlets she found Sky lying on her side Tuesday morning at her…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Basketball star A’ja Wilson is getting a statue at South Carolina. University President Harris Pastides closed graduation ceremonies Saturday by announcing the school plans to build a statue of the national player of the year. Wilson helped South Carolina win the 2017 NCAA title and left as the school’s all-time scoring leader. Wilson received a loud…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–The 13th Rosewood Crawfish Festival returns this weekend to the Capital City. According to Dave Britt with the Rosewood Business Association, this years event starts with the Crawdaddy Dash, followed by the day long festival. Britt says that since Crawfish are not local to the area, 10,000 pounds of the clawed critters are shipped in from New Orleans….
If you are looking for something to do this weekend, why not check out the poultry festival giving visitors a chance to dine of chicken served up in a variety of ways.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You have a chance to help Harvest Hope Food Bank and the U-S Postal Service “Stamp” out hunger. This saturday Postal Carriers will collect non-perishable food donations. All you have to do is leave the donations by your mailbox. Davis bourne, board chairman of Harvest Hope, says it’s an easy way to help those in need. Categories: Local…
White Knoll won two-straight games Friday night against Ashley Ridge to win the 5A lower state softball championship and advance to the state title series Monday.
Chapin edged Eastside 1-0 Friday night to claim the 4A state title at Irmo High School.
