Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)– 13 years later and still no answers in the death of a Lexington Co. woman. Deputies say Diana Willmeth was last seen at Lucky’s Bar on Edmund Highway in Lexington County in May of 2005. They believe she was able to make it back home. That’s where her car turned up later in the day. But authorities…
Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A Camden woman is recovering after deputies say her husband shot her in the neck. Investigators say William Chace is charged with criminal domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. Deputies tell us the woman called 911 early Tuesday morning walking down Highway 97. Investigators say Chace later admitted that he fired his gun in…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–One state lawmaker wants to honor one of USC’s greatest athletes, not at the Colonial Life Arena, but on state house grounds. Wednesday, Richland Co. Rep. Leon Howard filed a resolution to have a statue of Wilson placed on the capitol grounds. In a statement Rep. Howard says statues at the state house should not just be reserved…
AFP/Getty Images Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The University of South Carolina’s board of trustees is considering revoking Bill Cosby’s honorary doctorate. The university gave the comedian the doctorate back in 1986. Other universities have already gone through that process. Cosby was convicted last week on three counts of sexual assault. USC Spokesperson Jeff Stenslend says the issue will be on the…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)–Legislation at the State House is moving forward that could prevent something like the VC Summer abandonment from happening again. A Senate Committee passed proposals to allow an advocate to work on behalf of ratepayers when the public service commission sets utility rates. Another bill introduced reviews and oversight of Scana Corporation and Santee Cooper. The legislation will…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a big 24 hours for the online fundraiser, Midlands Gives. Midlands Gives officials say they broke a record with more than $1.75 million in donations. They totalled 14,665 individual gifts, which officials say is 900 more gifts than last year. More than 370 nonprofits took part in the 24-hour online giving challenge which was hosted…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia , was live Wednesday morning at the Richland County Library Main. Curtis is live in the field with his ‘Good Morning Curtis’ segments. Wednesday you can find Curtis with an inside look at the newest features at the Assembly Street Location of the Richland County Public Library. Among the new features…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Are you looking to bring home a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is hosting its annual Cinco De Meow pet adoption special. Officials say all dogs and cats will be $5, in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. All adoptions will include spay/neuter, micro-chip, feline leukemia/heartworm test, initial vaccines and deworming. When: The Cinco De Meow Pet Special…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The head of a group representing black business leaders in South Carolina is introducing the chief of the Small Business Administration during her visit to the state. South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce Chairman Stephen Gilchrist tells The Associated Press that he’ll be introducing SBA Administrator Linda McMahon during an event Wednesday at the Metropolitan…
