Run for Her Life 5K to benefit group fighting human trafficking
Midlands-based organization, Lighthouse for Life is hosting its annual Run for Her Life 5k on Saturday, March 10.
Local News
Law Enforcement Investigating Brush Fires in Fairfield Co.
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Fairfield County officials continue to investigate brush fires that they say were intentionally started on Saturday. The fires broke out around 2:15pm along highway 215 and 213 which is the South Western part of Fairfield County, according to officials. From the highway, heavy smoke filled the air. Fairfield County Director of Fire Services, Jason Pope said…
8 Families Displaced After Apartment Fire in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross is assisting eight families that were displaced after an apartment fire in Richland County Sunday morning. The fire broke out at the Briargate apartments on Old Manor Road around 10:30am. Crews from Columbia Fire Department and Irmo Fire worked together to knock out the two-alarm fire, according to The Columbia…
Columbia Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’ Planned for Late March
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a ‘hoppin’ good time, The City of Columbia has announced the date for for the 8th annual Let’s Move! Columbia Easter Eggstravaganza. This year’s event will include games, eggs-ercises, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and more, say city offficials. The event will take place Saturday, March 24 from 2-5 p.m at Finlay Park. Here are details…
Motorcyclist Killed After Running Off Road in Lexington
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning. The wreck happened at 12:10am in the 400 block of Longs Pond Road in Lexington County. Coroner Margaret Fisher said Charles Devant Mengedoht, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the accident. Mengedoht, who was not wearing…
City of Columbia Looking for volunteers to Conduct Public Space Survey
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to hit the streets to help take part in a survey? 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…
Gamecocks walk-off against Clemson, 3-2 Friday night
The University of South Carolina baseball team used a sacrifice fly from TJ Hopkins in the bottom of the ninth to walk off Clemson, 3-2, Friday night (March 2) at Founders Park.
Man arrested while out on bond
Newberry, SC (WOLO) — a man who was out on bond for an armed robbery that happened last year was arrested again, and it appears he didn’t learn his lesson the first time. He’s been arrested for a similar crime. Newberry County Deputies say Carban Epps was being shown a gun but when it was handed to him Epps said…
Mother and toddler son killed in deadly wreck
A young mother and her three year old son are killed in a crash along Old Dunbar Road Friday morning.
A’ja Wilson returns to help No. 8 South Carolina beat No. 12 Tennessee 73-62 at SEC
A’ja Wilson had 24 points and 12 rebounds coming off the bench and eighth-ranked South Carolina beat No. 12 Tennessee 73-62 on Friday night in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
