COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- For nearly six decades, the community in the Town of Gilbert has celebrated the peach. Once known as a town for harvesting the fruit, Gilbert residents now say the festival is a fun way to get everyone in the area involved. “We’ve got three or four generations that have worked with the peach festival so that’s what…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Many people are spending July 4th outside and one of the more popular spots is Lake Murray. Officers of many different agencies have stepped up patrols ensuring the waterways are safe. Out on the water, everyone is looking to have a lot of fun on the long holiday weekend, but the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The patriotic sounds of the 246th Army Band rang out during the July 4th holiday weekend. Monday night the band played to a crowd at the Lexington Icehouse Ampitheater. The patriotic tunes had folks dancing and enjoying the celebration of Freedom. Fireworks topped off the free event. Categories: Local News, News Tags: United States Army
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are using the day as a way to honor those who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department honored the life of Deputy Ryan Rawl with a Memorial Crossfit…
ABC News’ Becky Worley brings tips on how to maximize your savings during this holiday weekend with a roundup of this year’s best promotions.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Celebrating Independence Day usually comes with seeing fireworks. ABC Columbia got to explore what it takes to pull off a professional fireworks show. “We’re known for the fireworks so it should be a great one,” Owner of Lexington County Blowfish. Bill Shanahan said. Before the fireworks can take off into the sky, hundreds of shells have to be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for Fireworks. In Newberry, the stage is set for the Law Enforcement Officers’ Fireworks Spectacular. According to the Newberry County Sheriff, the gates at Mike Ware Field on the campus of Newberry High School will open at 6pm with blow up rides, food, and music provided my Nick Brown. Fireworks are expected to begin around 9:00pm. The Fireworks…
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — . North Charleston Police have released details about the suspects in the shooting at Northwoods Mall. NCPD spokesperson Spencer Pryor says the people involved were two men, between 5-foot-8 and 6-feet tall. One man was wearing a white shirt and black pants. The other was wearing a gray shirt and black shorts. One of the men…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Columbia Police arrested 24-year-old Justin Beach after they say he vandalized over 100 grave sites, causing over $10,000 worth of damage. Horace Mack Jr. died five years ago at the age of 37. His big sisters Kathrine and Kim came to visit his site at Greenlawn Memorial Park Monday morning. That is when Kim said she found…
www.abccolumbia.com Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Highway Patrol is out on the roads to make sure everyone gets to where they’re going safely for this extra long holiday weekend. Last year over the 4th of July weekend, South Carolina saw 17 deaths on the roads. This year state patrol is looking to keep those numbers down by keeping an extra eye…
