COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- In the fourth year of a 20-year development project, a new storm water management plan has received city and federal approval, allowing a creek that was once free flowing to run again, this time through a 20-acre city park. “We’re going to be bringing the stream back up to the surface, allowing it to flow naturally through…
If you can’t take the heat, get out to one of the City splash pads. We have a list of locations where you can find your cool.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a convict who escaped from a maximum security prison using equipment flown into the facility by drone is now being held in South Carolina’s highest security facility. Online records showed Jimmy Causey was being held Thursday in a lockdown unit at Kirkland Correctional Institution in Columbia. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: prison
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County deputy who received national recognition for his appearance on A&E’S Live PD and the televised arrest, throws out the first pitch at the Columbia Fireflies game. And there’s the pitch. Deputy Chris Mastrianni was welcomed Wednesday night at Spirit Communications Park by fans as he threw out the first pitch on First Responders night. Mastrianni…
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety unit is investigating a collision involving a motorcycle. Columbia Police say the crash happened late Wednesday in the 3600 block of Broad River road. According to police, there were two passengers on the Motorcycle and two in the car. Police say they believe the car failed to yield the right…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s public health director is stepping down. Director Catherine Heigel announced her resignation Thursday from the Department of Health and Environmental Control. The department says Heigel is returning to Greenville, where she will serve as chief operating officer for accounting and business firm Elliott Davis. Heigel took over one of the state’s largest agencies in…
Sheriff’s deputies are warning that two men pretending to be South Carolina firefighters are conducting a scam when they try to get inside homes to check on smoke detectors.
LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO)–Reggaetronic 6 is planned for Saturday at Spence Island on Lake Murray. According to event organizers, this year’s event will kick off at 11:00, and will run until 6:00. Camp M.A.T.E.S., a camp for children with social skills deficits has partnered with the event, and will be the recipient of this years raised funds. You can find…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – An official says two West Nile virus cases in South Carolina are connected to Hurricane Matthew. Beaufort County Mosquito Control director Gregg Hunt says organic material left in standing water after the storm was the ideal breeding ground for the type of mosquito that carries the West Nile virus. Beaufort County’s first human case…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)– A Midlands deputy is gaining national recognition for an on the job chase, caught on A&E’S Live PD. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they’ve received a tremendous outpouring of support from the community. Alexis Frazier reports. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Live PD
