LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The 3rd Annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off spiced things up Sunday, all for a good cause. Dozens of people came out to the tasty event that featured unique chili dishes. Organizers with the Lexington County Blowfish say one of the main themes this year seemed to fit perfect with the famously hot city. Proceeds from the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran’s Town Hall meeting February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set for 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County Council Chamber at 1437 Amelia Street in Orangeburg. According to DORN VA officials, representatives will be available to provide updates about Dorn…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is charged for attempted murder in a shooting on Havenwood Drive Saturday in Gaston, according to Lexington County Deputies. The suspect, Michael Parker, 37 is accused of shooting one person and assaulting two others following an argument. The victim is expected to be okay. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of injuring three men during a hit and run Saturday night. Adriane Theresa Kempinski is charged with Hit and Run Involving Great Bodily Injury, Two Counts of Hit and Run Involving Minor Injury, Three Counts of Failing to Render Aid, Driving Too Fast for Conditions, and No Driver’s License. Shortly after 9:00pm officers responded to…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman. Deputies arrested Marquille Rondale Livingston, 36, on Saturday and charged him with burglary 1st, criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, and petit larceny. Sheriff Leon Lott said the incident happened on Valentines day on Brighton Hill Road. According to Deputies, Livingston gained entry into the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Some students at the University of South Carolina are helping those in need get their taxes done, for free. USC Law students will provide the free help to low-income and elderly South Carolinians through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, say USC officials. According to USC, the students will prepare the tax returns…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead following an argument over cab fare Saturday Morning. A teen and a Blue Ribbon cab driver shot each other inside of the vehicle after arriving at their destination on Johnson Avenue, according to police. Marques A. Hallman, 18, died at the hospital from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. The cab driver, Rayvon Wilmot, 38, died at…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Police have arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the shooting death of 17-year-old Cisco Knightner. Knightner died from a gunshot wound to the head after an argument broke out between the teens at a home on Benedict Street. The arrested juvenile is charged with Murder and Possession of a Weapon during a Violent Crime. He is…
The Columbia Police Department is investigating two deadly overnight shootings involving teenagers. The first incident occurred Saturday shortly after midnight in the at 6200 block of Benedict Street. Police say, a teen suspect, who turned himself in to officers, is being questioned by investigators. Charges are pending. Initial information indicates that the teen and three friends were at the home…
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,…
