Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Teresa Yarborough-Walker pled guilty to theft of government funds. Evidence presented at the hearing established that Walker was the human resources supervisor for Genesis Health Care, Inc. Genesis is a non-profit health care center that offers medical services to poor, rural communities. Genesis was funded by the Health Resources…
IRMO, SC (WOLO)– The accident happened around 9:40 Thursday night. Irmo police say the stolen 2008 Pontiac G6 was going 55 miles per hour in a 35 zone, and then lost control. Reshad Davis (15) died on the scene. Travis Green Jr. (15), and Travion Green (13) were transported to a local hospital but both succumbed to their injuries. “And then…
Richland, S.C. (WOLO) – Through Richland County’s use of federal disaster recovery funds, a resident displaced by the October 2015 flood now has a new house to call home. Judith Spry is the first of several flood survivors to receive a new house through the County’s flood recovery program. She was joined Thursday by family, friends and Richland County officials at a dedication ceremony to welcome her into…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Chief Terrence Green is requesting the help of the Town of Lexington community in identifying two male subjects who approached children asking if they needed a ride in two separate incidents. On the afternoon of Saturday, March 31, 2018, between the approximate times of 4:50 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., two juvenile males reported that they had observed…
Police say the driver of a tour bus headed to the Master’s in Augusta was under the influence when the bus he was driving flipped sending 9 people to the hospital.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Riverbanks Zoo has welcomed a new family member. On Monday afternoon one of Riverbank’s giraffes, Ginger, gave birth to a healthy female calf. Zoo officials say the calf was born healthy. standing at 5’7 and weighed in at 93 pounds. The baby giraffe was standing about an hour after she came into the world. Categories: Local…
Lexington County, SC (WOLO) – Deputies say their searching for two suspects who broke into a home on Lawson Road, and were caught on video rummaging through drawers, using a fire extinguisher inside, and spray painting a wall. The incident, investigators say happened on Sunday in Leesville, and the suspects are also accused of going through the bedroom and a freezer…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The Women’s Right and Empowerment Network (WREN) is planning their second summit, themed “Women’s Economic Empowerment,” for Monday and Tuesday. According to WREN Communication Director Emme Crawford, the first day will include speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops on several topics including salary negotiation, creating a safe workplace and more. The second day, according to Crawford includes a gubernatorial…
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-The annual NAMI Walk for Mental Health promises exercise and a message. According to Companion Benefit Alternatives Amanda Downey, the walk is planned for Saturday morning at Finlay Park. Downey says that a warm-up is planned for 9:00 AM with fitness guru James Patrick, followed by the 5K walk at 10:00 AM. The purpose of the walk is…
Lancaster, S.C. (WOLO)- The mayor of Lancaster, John Howard died of lung cancer in a North Carolina hospital on Tuesday says the city’s administrator. Howard, 67, was elected to office in February of 2016, after the death of former Mayor Joe Shaw. Before becoming mayor, Howard served on the Lancaster City Council for 33 years. Howard is survived by his wife Karon,…
