LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington High School softball team has a newly renovated field that is worth more than half a million dollars. The upgrade comes after parents filed a lawsuit demanding better playing conditions for the team. Tuesday night the Lexington High School softball team had a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off their first home game. “Its been…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia City Firefighters were honored Tuesday for their hard work on the city streets and for their work with the community. Columbia City Council Members held a Firefighter Appreciation at Council Tuesday night. The firefighters were also recognized for the work they do with the MDA and the Fill the Boot Drive. Firefighters will be hitting area…
SUMTER, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a woman has died after she accidentally set herself on fire while burning trash. Sumter County deputies told media outlets that the woman set the trash on fire Tuesday afternoon and her clothes also caught fire. Authorities say 67-year-old Ethel Hall ran into the woods and died. She also set off a small brush…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A lawsuit filed in the United States suggests a series of catastrophic electrical and other failures may have led to the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 over the Indian Ocean. The suit filed against Boeing in South Carolina, says an electrical fire could have caused the plane to depressurize, incapacitated the crew, caused the transponder…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Members of South Carolina’s house are sharing their thoughts on GOP legislation that could replace President Obama’s healthcare act. Some members of South Carolina’s House say the new plan would be an upgrade from Obamacare. “It’s hopeful,” began Dorchester Republican . Right now the Affordable Care Act is devastating to the vast amount of Americans, small businesses…
According to a tweet by the County of Lexington, fire crews are on the scene of a house fire in the 4000 block of Florentine Road.
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department are now saying that a man found with severe injuries was not beaten, but suffered a medical condition that caused his injuries.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia Firefighters and police responded Tuesday morning to an overturned tractor trailer at I-126 and Elmwood Rd. Police say the driver of the truck was extracted from the truck and taken to the hospital. The entrance to Elmwood Rd. from I-126 remains closed as the investigation into the accident continues. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Carson makes controversial comments during his first speech that has other celebrities speaking out.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A new organization that advocates for South Carolina’s women and girls will recognize nine influential female leaders in our state Wednesday, coinciding with International Women’s Day. The luncheon, held at the Seibels House and Garden in downtown Columbia, will honor nine women: Vickie Eslinger Dr. Bambi Gaddist Marjorie Hammock Cynthia Hardy Rachel Hodges Moryah Jackson Minor Shaw…
