COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The wife of murdered Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia is taking the anniversary of her husband’s death to call for change. Saturday marks two years since the officer was killed while on duty, now his widow Kassy is calling for our nation to unite through compassion. “In memory of this second anniversary, this very grim anniversary,…
Hopkins, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina National Guard is sending 150 soldiers and about 60 vehicles to aid Puerto Rico in their disaster recovery efforts. “You can only send so many people, especially to an area as small as Puerto Rico. The concern down there is that it’s so isolated and you don’t want to put so many people in there…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A Midlands group is teaming up with a Puerto Rican restaurant to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The owners of La Isla Bonita say it’s been nearly impossible communicating with family on the island, let alone, getting them the help they need. The Hispanic Leadership is helping the restaurant do what it can to help…they’re holding a donation…
IRMO, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for a fried veggie. The 44th annual Irmo Okra Strut kicks off in the Town of Irmo Friday and runs through Saturday. The free, family-friendly event features nationally-recognized bands, like Mother’s Finest, a parade and a recipe contest devoted to its namesake. Friday’s musical acts kick off at 6pm. According to organizers, Saturday starts with the Parade…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Music and more will highlight the JerryFest concert in Five Points Sunday. According to organizers, JerryFest is a free, family and pet friendly outdoor concert to celebrate the life and art of Jerry Garcia. Garcia is best known for his work as lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead. Event Date and Timeline: Sunday, October 1st at the Five Points fountain…
Caught on Camera: The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is on the hunt for a suspect, caught on camera, robbing a Midlands McDonald’s at gunpoint and then forcing three employees into the freezer.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands Restaurant is hosting a donation drive to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The manager of La Isla Bonita say its been a struggle contacting family in Puerto Rico and getting them help. “The things that we’ve actually all taken for granted was taken from our island,” Brendaliz Crepo-Gonzalez , manager of La Isla Bonita said. “It…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – City of Columbia water customers can expect to see an increase on their bills next month. Starting in October, Columbia Water’s annual seasonal sewer discount will end for the year. For seven months of service each year Columbia Water places a limit on the amount of water use that’s charged to residential sewer bills. The utility…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Deputies say an argument erupted in gunfire Wednesday (9/27) afternoon in northeast Richland County. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Polo Road and Saddle Chase Lane. No one was injured but deputies say someone fired several shots into a car. If you have any information on this incident call the Richland County Sheriff’s…
State officials say Hurricane Irma has claimed another life bringing the total number of deaths from the storm to five people.
