COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Its that time of year for families to start hunting for the perfect Christmas tree. The problem this year, is the US is facing a tree shortage. The trees weren’t the only thing that dried out years ago, so did the economy. “The recession took place, so the farmers backed off and didn’t plant the trees for the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Officials with the State Emergency Preparedness Division are looking ahead to the winter months. On Tuesday, they met to talk about the importance of taking time now, to prepare for any potential severe weather, that we could face. Officials from the Department of Public Safety and the weather service were also on hand for the kick off to Winter…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Tuesday (11/28), officials with the Emergency Preparedness Division are looking ahead to the winter months. They met to talk about the importance of taking time now to prepare for any potential severe weather that we could face. Officials from the Department of Public Safety and the Weather Service were also on hand. Categories: Local News, News…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A judge denied a bond reduction request Tuesday (11/28), for the man accused of hitting mourners at Greenlawn Cemetery with a car. James Kester’s attorneys requested a $5 million dollar bond reduction. Columbia Police say Kester will remain in jail on multiple counts of attempted murder. Police say Kester drove his car into 12 people at…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)–The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a man accused of murdering his wife and burying her in a shallow grave arrived at Sumter-Lee Regional Detention Center at 6pm Tuesday night. James Lee Ginther was arrested near Louisville, KY after a traffic stop November 20th. Investigators say Ginther kidnapped and murdered his ex-wife Suzette Ginther and buried her body…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over and it is now time for Giving Tuesday. It’s the world’s largest day of online giving. Last year, more than $180 million was raised in just 24 hours in the U.S. alone. This year there are more than 98 countries participating. “The special thing about Giving…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Leaders from around the state are calling on those in the political arena to protect our environment after threats of an EPA repeal. Environmental and transportation agencies teamed up Tuesday, asking lawmakers on The Hill to protect the vehicle and engine standards under the Clean Air Act. “Clean car standards help us make sure we are not…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say may have important information related to a recent murder. Investigators say the man is not a suspect and is just needed for questioning in connection with a November 18th murder on Mountainbrook Dr. At 7:30 that evening, Deputies say witnesses called 911 after the victim Beethoven…
