ABC NEWS– An Australian fisherman survived a close encounter with a 9-foot great white shark after it leaped into his boat on Saturday. Terry Selwood says the shark jumped onto the deck of his boat, according to The Associated Press. He said he left bruised and bleeding where the shark hit him, according to the AP, but managed to avoid…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The sounds of patriotism rang out at the Koger Center for the Arts Memorial Day. The Palmetto Concert Band put on its annual Memorial Day Concert. The performance featured such greats as ‘America the Beautiful’ and “Starts and Stripes Forever’. Categories: Local News Tags: Concert
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Memorial Day in the Midlands has meaning for so many military families in our area. ABC Columbia’s Gabrielle Franklin visited the Fort Jackson National Cemetery for a story on the true meaning on Memorial Day. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you’re hitting the road for the Memorial Day holiday, you’ll be paying less at the pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in the Midlands have fallen nearly in the past few weeks. This year drivers are paying an average 30 cents less than last year during the Memorial Day holiday. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an…
It’s Memorial Day and before you get ready to hit the road, fire up the grill or take a dip, hear some of the safety tips you need to keep in mind.
CNN-Looking to head to the fridge before bedtime? Before you grab that snack, think about how it might affect your sleep. If you have to have a treat, there are some foods that are better than others. Here’s Kim Hutcherson with this health minute. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Health
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man they say was caught on camera stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant. Deputies say the male suspect was recorded stealing from the San Jose’s tip jar on May 16th. To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime or if you know the identity…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of West Columbia. The City of West Columbia issued the advisory for the following areas because of a water line break. Jarvis Klapman Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard Sunset Boulevard to Alexander Road Alexander Road to the end of Riverside Apartments C Avenue at State Street to 9th Street…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The shooting victim from an incident at Finlay Park Saturday night has died. The shooting happened in the upper level of Finlay Park before 9p.m. Columbia Police say preliminary information indicates that the victim and the male suspect may had been arguing before the incident occurred. The victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his…
CAYCE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say two police officers are recovering from minor injuries after they were shot chasing a driver who ran from a traffic stop in South Carolina. The city of Cayce said in a Facebook post that its officers tried to stop the driver in the city, but he drove over the bridge into Columbia before pulling…
