COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Daylight Saving Time went into effect Sunday at 2 a.m. Did you remember to spring forward? This is the time of year that we lose an hour of sleep, but gain some welcomed sunshine and daylight. Clocks need to be turned ahead one hour. Categories: Local News, News Tags: daylight saving time
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (AP) _ Police in South Carolina have arrested a suspect after deputies found four bodies inside a home. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that when deputies went to a home in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, they found the bodies of a man and a woman inside a garage. The deputies went inside…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies have arrested a man accused of creating a so called ‘ list’ on his social media account. According to deputies, Christopher Raines, also known as A.J. Blues, is charged with threatening a public employee and unlawful communication. Deputies say Raines posted a link to a video from one of his social media tagging a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified a stabbing victim from early Thursday morning near Simmons Street and Bluff Road. Watts says Erik Ballou, date of birth 04/25/1989, of Northshore Road died Friday. According to Watts, an autopsy indicated that the cause of death was due to complications of a stab wound to the upper torso. The…
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO –)– SC DOT crews are working to repair a bridge that was damaged in a fatal accident Friday . Saturday night at 7pm I-26 East Bound from MM 149 to 154 will close to finish demolition on bridge. East Bound traffic will exit at 149 onto SC 33. Travel to US 21Bypass & make a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia will take part in National Youth Violence Prevention Week with a series of events. The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbia Police Department have partnered to host the two events. According to City officials, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, which will be held March 19- 23, 2018, was created to raise awareness and educate…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) — The town of Lexington is going green Saturday with its annual St Patrick’s Shamrock Parade. There will be several road closures according to Lexington Police. The road closures and detours will begin at 12:00 p.m. with the closure of West Butler Street, from Columbia Avenue to North Church Street, along with Haygood Street and part of…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — I-26 Westbound has been cleared and is now back open after a fatal accident Friday . According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Saturday morning the west bound lane was washed, barricades pulled and the Highway Patrol now moving vehicles through. According to SC DOT, with I-26 westbound reopening, the plan is to keep…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -Get ready to lace up your tennis shoes, for a good cause. Lighthouse for Life, a Midlands based group, is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10. The race is a glow run and is family friendly, according to organizers. Kids 7 and under are free. The Run starts at 7 p.m….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable,…
