Suspect Arrested, Shooting in Belvedere Community
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Ready the Ladder: Fire Trucks Donated to Midlands Schools
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department has a unique plan to recruit future fire fighters. On Wednesday, the department donated three fire trucks to Richland School District One and Two and Lexington Richland Five. The trucks will be used in fire-fighting training programs at high schools in those districts. Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says the trucks will give students real-world…
Total Eclipse Could Disrupt Some Cell Service in SC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– When the Total Solar Eclipse happens on August 21, you may be seeing the moon over the sun, but you may not be seeing your live stream of it. Some cell phone providers say they’re working to ensure service is not interrupted. A spokesperson for u-s cellular says any time a large group of people are in…
Job Fairs Might Not Be Enough For Laid Off Employees
More than 5 thousand people are looking for their next step. The community has been having lots of career fairs but some say it's not enough.
Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)– Matt Clippard was laid off from Fluor with thousands of others last Monday and with a 9-month-old baby that has a condition called PVL and a stay at home wife, he says he has to look out of state for immediate job opportunities. “It has been an emotional roller coaster. Like I said, I feel…
Suspect sought in armed robbery of Two Notch Road Zaxby’s
Deputies are looking for a suspect who robbed a local restaurant at gunpoint in July.
DHEC: Before You Head Back to School, Head to Doctor’s Office
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and here in the Palmetto State, next week, August 14 through 21, is South Carolina Immunization Week. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is using the month to remind parents – who are getting their kids ready to head back to school – to make sure their little ones are up-to-date on…
Man Arrested in the Fatal Stabbing of His 2 Nephews
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A man with a history of mental illness has been charged with fatally stabbing his two young nephews. According to North Charleston police spokesman Spencer Pryor, officers went to an apartment complex Monday afternoon after someone reported children were trapped inside with a man. When officials arrived they found the children with stab wounds. The…
Macy’s Hosts 12th Annual Shop For A Cause Charity Event
Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Macy’s is hosting their 12th annual Shop For A Cause charity event beginning on Thursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug 13. Since 2006, the program has helped raise millions of dollars for numerous charities across the country. This is the seventh year the department store is benefiting the March of Dimes and is inviting customers to join…
Riverbanks Zoo Announces New President and CEO
Source: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has a new head honcho. The zoo announced Thomas Stringfellow as its’ new president and CEO on Tuesday. Stringfellow previously served as the interim president and CEO after Palmer Krantz III retired back in June. “Tommy brings extensive knowledge and experience to this vital role with more…
Country Music Legend Glen Campbell Dead at 81
NASHVILLE, TN (WOLO) – Country music artist Glen Campbell died Tuesday (8/9) after a long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. The 81-year-old singer and guitarist is best known for his 21 Top-40 hits, including 1975’s “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Before embarking on a solo career, the Arkansas-born Campbell was a session guitarist. He sold more than 45 million records in a career that…
