COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and families for the event. According to the Governor’s office, the governor will issue a statewide proclamation designating the day to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A reminder that the City of Columbia offices will be closed Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday. According to city officials, recycling, garbage and yard waste will remain on regular schedule for Good Friday. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1. Categories: Local News, News
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Sheriff Jay Koon announced that four Lexington County deputies are being placed on paid administrative leave following the I-26 incident earlier today (3/28). Officials say it is standard procedure for deputies to be placed on leave following a shooting while SLED investigates. #UPDATE: Sheriff Koon has placed four deputies on paid administrative leave while SLED investigates…
Robert B. Shaw (12/18/17) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner has identified the suspect in a standoff on 1-26 with police Wednesday. Deputies say the suspect was armed. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, 29 year old Robert B. Shaw, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at an area hospital as a result of injuries sustained when shots…
Edgefield, S.C. (WOLO)– The Edgefield Co. Sheriff’s Office is searching for 15 year old Makai Alyvia Blassinggame. Investigators say she has been missing for more than a week. Police say she is around 5’7″ and weighs 180lbs. According to police she left her home on March 19th and is considered to be a runaway. If you know where she is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your help tracking the virus. DHEC officials say now through the end of November, if you find any dead Blue Jays, Crows, House Finches or House Sparrows, submit them to the department for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and families for the event. According to the Governor’s office, the governor will issue a statewide proclamation designating the day to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Democrat hoping to become South Carolina’s next governor has announced a state lawmaker as her running mate in this year’s election. Florence attorney Marguerite Willis said Tuesday on Twitter that she had selected state Sen. John Scott as her pick for lieutenant governor. Scott has represented Columbia in the state Senate since 2009. He previously served nearly…
David Parker, 69 Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County detectives have arrested a man in connection with two separate criminal sexual conduct with a minor charges. Officials say 69-year-old David Parker is charged with first degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 11 and criminal sexual conduct with a victim between 11-14. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Special Olympics Athletes, friends and family rallied at the State House…putting an end to the r-word. Hundreds gathered at the State House Tuesday to stand in solidarity with the “Special Olympics of South Carolina” by no longer using a word demeaning to those thriving with mental challenges. Organizers say more than 2 thousand students, parents and faculty from…
