Estranged Husband Arrested in Connection with Death of Sheriff’s Employee
The estranged husband of a 31-year-old Lexington County Sheriff’s employee found dead on Monday, has been charged in connection with her death.
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Furry Friend Friday Meet Aslan
Meet this Friday’s Furry Friend, Aslan looking for a forever home.
Fatal Accident Shuts Down Portion of I-77
Courtesy: Nancy Martin RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol blocked I-77 NB & SB near Forest Drive Thursday evening because of a fatal accident. The Columbia Police Department said there were multiple entrapments. ABC Columbia News will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as they become available. Categories: Local News Tags: accident, fatal,…
Palmetto Health Richland Adds Infant Footprint Scanning Technology
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– One Midland’s hospital is bringing a new system on board to help identify mothers and newborns. Palmetto Health Richland is using a new scanning system to document infant footprints. “It takes the old school way of doing things and builds into the new school of technology. It allows the mom a comfort zone of taking her fingerprint…
Gas Prices in the Midlands Dip
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Good News at the Pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in the Midlands have fallen nearly 2.5 cents in the past week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average $2.00 per gallon for regular gas. Nationwide drivers are paying $2.29 per gallon. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Gas, Gas Buddy
3 Democrats Vying to Replace Outgoing SC Democratic Party Chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Three candidates are vying to replace outgoing Chairman Jaime Harrison as the next leader of South Carolina’s Democratic Party. Local media outlets report Anderson native Trav Robertson has been making the rounds speaking to political groups across South Carolina. The former state deputy treasurer was Barack Obama’s South Carolina campaign manager in 2008 and ran state…
Michael Slager Trial-Attorneys want to Limit what Prosecutors can Tell Jurors
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Attorneys for the former South Carolina police officer facing a federal civil rights trial in a motorist’s shooting death are seeking to limit what prosecutors can tell jurors. Court documents filed Wednesday show attorneys for Michael Slager want a judge to limit prosecutors’ ability to bring up any anguish suffered by the family of Walter Scott…
Get to the green, then put some on in Five Points
Tyler Ryan learns about the 38th annual St. Pat's in Five Points from Amy Beth Franks and Kelly Glynn
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)–What started as a small neighborhood party 34 years ago has become on of the largest St. Patrick’s parties on the southeast. According to Five Point Association Executive Director Amy Beth Franks, the St. Pat’s in Five Points festival will draw nearly 40,000 people to the entertainment district Saturday. Some of the St. Pat’s in Five Points include…
Five Points Prepping for St. Patrick’s Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–They’re gearing up to go green in Five Points. The 35thAnnual St. Pat’s Festival is one of the largest celebrations in the southeast, say organizers. If you’re going it takes place Saturday, March 18th. Organizers say this year’s festival will feature the Get To The Green 15K/10K/5K/1-Mile Family Fun Run, annual parade, kid-approved Pot O’ Gold Playland, a…
Unidentified Man Wanted in Sumter For Armed Robbery
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- The Sumter Police Department is working to identify a man wanted in connection to the armed robbery of an individual Monday. The incident happened after 3 p.m. in the 1000 block of Broad Street. The robber was described to be in his 50s, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 175 lbs. He has a…
