Sumter Co. Deputies investigating after child injured after shots fired into home
In Sumter County, Sumter County Deputies say a child is in critical condition after shots were fired at a home
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Columbia police investigating suspicious death
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they are investigating a suspicious death. Investigators say officers responded to Bluff Rd. Tuesday morning after a body was found by workers near the side of the road. The Richland Co. Coroner later identified the deceased as Xavier Jackson, 22. The cause of death was not released. If you have any information that can…
RCSD deputy injured in crash
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–A spokesperson for the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department says a deputy was involved in an accident Tuesday morning. Authorities say the deputy was responding to an emergency call for service at the intersection of Shop Rd. and Atlas Rd. when his patrol car was struck by another car. Officials say the deputy was taken to the hospital…
U.S. Army partners with Orangeburg airport to help N.C. community hit by Helene
Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — This week the U.S. Army’s Columbia recruiting battalion is responding to areas impacted by hurricane Helene. The military organization partnered with the Orangeburg Municipal Airport to supply food, bottled water, diapers, hygiene products and more necessities need in the Spruce Pine community of North Carolina. Over 40 boxes of food and a significant amount of water…
RCSD searches for man missing since last week
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help locating a 28 year old man missing since last week
McMaster: 23 counties in SC eligible for personal and public FEMA aid due to Helene
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster continues to update the state on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. The governor confirmed the death toll from the storm in the state stands at 48.
Overnight Detours scheduled at Colonial Life Blvd I-126 ramp
According to the SC Department of Transportation they will conduct temporary overnight closures of the existing Colonial Life Boulevard on-ramp to I-126 Eastbound.
Columbia Fireflies hosting Hurricane Helene disaster relief drive
The Columbia Fireflies are partnering with the Charleston Riverdogs, Greenville Drive and Myrtle Beach Pelicans to host a disaster relief drive. Our Crysty Vaughan has details.
Governor, state leaders update Helene response, watching Milton
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and other state agency leaders held a news conference Monday afternoon at South Carolina Emergency Management Division. The governor confirmed there have no new deaths attributed to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina leaving the death toll from the storm in the state to 48. Governor McMaster sasy 23 counties in South Carolina are eligible…
Lexington County opens new Debris Collection site for Helene debris
Lexington County officials have opened a new debris collection site following Hurricane Helene, here’s ABC Columbia’s Crysty Vaughan with the details.
