Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) – 12-year-old Jakell Simmons, who went missing on Monday (4/16) has been found safe and is now reunited with his family. The 12-year-old boy missing after his parents picked him up from school on Monday. A caller reported to authorities that a friend had told them a young boy knocked on their door Thursday afternoon asking to use…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A man who was once behind bars is now on the other side looking in, and reaching out a helping hand to those now in prison. Especially after the riots at Lee Correctional Institute which killed seven and injured many more. James Murray is a chaplain for prisons across the Palmetto state and said one of the biggest problems in…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police have announced that additional charges have been filed against a teen suspected of shooting a 55 year old woman on Saturday. 16 year old Jaleel Brown is now charged with attempted criminal sexual conduct -first degree and attempted armed robbery, say Columbia Police. Police say Brown is accused of trying to rob money from the 55-year-old victim…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A handful of South Carolina lawmakers want to tour a maximum-security state prison where a riot killed seven inmates. In a letter obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, five Democratic lawmakers tell Gov. Henry McMaster and Corrections Director Bryan Stirling that they want to see conditions inside Lee Correctional Institution firsthand. The legislators also want information…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Thursdy the Vista will be filled with art. Dozens of businesses will open their doors for Artista Vista. The annual gallery crawl will showcase all the city has to offer. Attendees can check out the local galleries and browse paintings, sculpture, pottery and jewelry. It starts at 5pm in the vista. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Artista Vista
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO)– A Boil Water Advisory has been issued to some customers of Newberry County Water & Sewer Authority. The boil water advisory impacts all customers southeast of Fairview Fire Station, according to officials. This advisory affects customers along Macedonia Church Rd., Hollands Landing Rd., Dreher Island Rd., State Park Rd. and surrounding areas. Customers in this area should…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The medical marijuana bill has passed a House Committee. Representatives will have to wait to take it up on the floor, until next session. According to a 2016 winthrop university poll, 78 percent of the state approves of making medical cannabis legal. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The South Carolina Senate has approved a proposal to significantly cut the amount a private utility can charge customers to pay for two nuclear plants that were never finished. The Senate agreed Wednesday to cut the 18 percent SCANA Corp. is charging customers to pay for the failed project down to 5 percent. But the House…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The sixth annual South Carolina Cornbread Festival is happening Saturday, April 21 in Earlewood Park. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., families can taste food from 32 vendors, listen to music and hop on amusement park rides. The War Mouth cornbread brunch kicks things off at 11 a.m. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal talked to The…
COLUMABIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to read! Augusta Baker’s Dozen, a Celebration of Stories at Richland Library will welcome children’s author Lois Lowry as the 2018 featured guest. Library officials say Lowry is the beloved writer of children’s novels – who has won the prestigious Newbery Medal twice. Her many bestselling and award-winning books include Number the Stars and The Giver, which was…
