COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Thousands have been displaced by the devastating blow dealt by Hurricane Harvey. Some volunteers from the Palmetto State are in the Lone Star helping those who need it the most. The Red Cross of South Carolina said they sent more than 50 volunteers and four emergency vehicles to assist areas hit by Hurricane Harvey. “Our emergency response…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The devastating scenes in Houston bring a rush of painful memories for many in the Midlands who lived through the October 2015 floods. “It was heart-wrenching, it was devastating…” Dionne Brown said. Brown has lived in her house since 1996 and when the images of the floods in Texas started flooding in, her heart broke….
Booking photos of Dominic Croswell (left) and Larry Melvin (right) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Two 17-year-olds have been arrested in a vandalism case in Lexington County. The teens are accused of vandalism at Lexington High School. Dominic Herrera Croswell and Larry Tyshont Melvin face charges of malicious injury to property after shattering several windows at Lexington High and some windows…
Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter Police are searching for a man who was last seen early Friday. Family members say 52 year old Tommy Brailey was last seen leaving Brewers Bar and Grill on Wesmark Blvd. around 2am. Police say his car, a silver 2004 BMW with license tag LYB 406 is also missing. If you know where Tommy Brailey is…
The Social Media network Facebook has activated their Safety Check for anyone looking for family and friends in the path of Hurricane Harvey.
LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – One person was injured in a fire that broke out at a mobile home near Red Bank this weekend, Lexington County reported. Lexington County Fire Service and EMS were dispatched to the home in the 100 block of Pinestraw Circle around 1:15 p.m. Sunday. Upon starting to attack the flames, officials said they noticed the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- If you find yourself wondering what to do with leftover glasses from the Total Solar Eclipse, the South Carolina State Museum has a solution that will save you money and help others. Starting September 1st, the State Museum is offering a two dollar discount to folks who bring in their gently used or new solar eclipse glasses….
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The S.C. Emergency Management Division is closely monitoring a tropical storm system that could affect part of the state’s coastline. “There’s still a lot of uncertainty in the forecasts,” SCEMD Director Kim Stenson said “If it looks like this storm is going to affect South Carolina we want everyone to be ready. Now would be…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Multiple suspects are wanted in connection to a theft at Green Earth Services early Monday morning. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department said the thieves broke into multiple landscaping trucks on the property at 7426 Fairfield Rd. around 2 a.m., stealing approximately $25,000 worth of STIHL lawn equipment. Deputies said the stolen goods include blowers, edgers…
A teenage girl missing for nearly a week prompts search and a plea for the public’s help.
