COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The winter months are typically slow, in terms of blood donations. The American Red Cross is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors, they say about 37,000 fewer donations were given in November and December than expected. Red Cross encourages donors to help save a life in 2017 by giving blood. Join ABC Columbia and iHeart…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Dozens of South Carolinians braved the winter weather on Saturday for the Polar Bear Plunge at Lake Carolina. Divers paid $5- $10 to participate in the chilly event, which raised money for the Children’s Charities of the Midlands. Participants had a chance to compete in several contest that included: Best Individual, Best Team, Oldest Polar Bear, Youngest…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina National Guard is preparing to assist with the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Approximately 30 Soldiers from the 59th Troop Command will join the more than 7,500 citizen- Soldiers and Airmen from about 40 states and territories in the Nation’s capital. The Soldiers will be conducting crowd management along the National Mall as part of Joint Task Force-District…
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–The Columbia Police department is asking for the public’s help after a man was shot at Willow Run apartments. Police said the man was at a local hospital after being shot at the apartment complex located in the 500 block of Alcott Drive at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The victim’s injury does not appear to be life-threatening…
Susie Loretta OaksThomas SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-A woman wanted on multiple charges after cashing fake payroll checks at local businesses has been arrested. Officers with the Sumter Police Department, assisted by the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, located and arrested Susie Loretta Oaks Thomas, 44, of Sumter, on Thursday. Thomas was charged with 14 counts…
TAMPA, FL (WOLO) — The second-ranked Clemson Tigers attended “Media Day” at Amalie Arena Saturday to preview the 2017 National Championship game against top-ranked Alabama. Here’s the best of what we heard from the Tigers. Categories: Clemson, Local News, Local Sports, News, Sports Tags: CFPlayoff, Clemson, NationalChampionship
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO)–State Emergency officials want you to be prepared for freezing temperatures and road conditions. The S.C. Emergency Management Division says you should be prepared for extreme cold and hazardous conditions caused by ice. Here are some safety tips from SC EMD: Remember to keep exposure to cold weather to a minimum. Frostbite is harmful and painful. Hypothermia, or…
COLUMBIA , SC ( WOLO )–Early Saturday morning rain turned to snow in parts of the Midlands. Light snow could be seen falling in parts of the Northwest Midlands , including Irmo and Ballentine. Rain and sleet fell between the hours of 8am and 10am, but there was no significant snowfall. By 11:30am the sun was shining across parts of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Due to the winter weather, Lexington-Richland School District Five is canceling all events and activities for Saturday and Sunday. According to the district, this includes all programs, athletic practices or events, adult education classes, other school or district-related meetings, events or extra-curricular activities. The District says this decision is being made in an abundance of caution for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands is not expected to see a large amount of winter weather, in terms of snow accumulations, but it’s important to keep winter safety driving tips in mind. The City of Columbia has shared safety tips: The City urges drivers to use caution when driving during severe weather. If you encounter an icy street or intersection,…
