WEST COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — Fireworks date back to 7th century China, where they were utilized to ward off evil spirits. Fact forward a couple thousand years, and the business of fireworks is well in excess of $1 billion, with the two largest days in the industry being July fourth and New Year’s Eve. Along with all of the bottle…
University of South Carolina Alumni Center | 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. | $150 The Lexington Medical Center Foundation and Women of Hope will host the first New Year’s Eve Gala at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center in downtown Columbia. This premiere, black tie event will give the community an opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. And…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — Sumter County deputies are investigating an apparent armed robbery attempt that resulted in a homeowner being shot Wednesday evening. At 8:23 p.m., deputies were called out to a reported home invasion and shooting incident that happened in the 170 block of Brentwood Road in Sumter County. The 25-year-old victim told authorities that a man kicked in the door…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The town of Chapin has issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Plantation Summit. Residents are asked to boil their water for at least one minute before cooking or drinking. The boil water advisory was issued due to a water main break, say town officials. The areas include: Residents of Oxenbridge Way (houses 421 and higher)…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Voters will head to the polls in the City of Columbia’s District Four Special Election, January 3rd. The Special Election is being held to fill the seat left vacant by Leona Plaugh. Plaugh died in September after a lengthy battle with cancer. The candidates are former councilman Daniel Rickenman and Business woman Jessica Lathren. The election is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for a family friendly way to spend New year’s Eve, the City of Columbia has an option for you. The City is hosting WOW at Main Street Ice. Here are the details from the City of Columbia if you’s like to attend the event: This family-friendly event features interactive inflatables, games, food vendors, ice…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– This weekend, one of the biggest parties in the Southeast will kick off in Downtown Columbia. In the wake of foreign and domestic attacks on public gatherings, People around the nation are increasing security for New Year’s Eve events . The Famously Hot New Year in Columbia is no exception. “There will be a bomb sweep on…
The Orangeburg County Sheriff said that thanks to the quick actions of their SWAT team and a K9 Officer, a Christmas Day standoff ended without incident.
Deputies are searching for two suspects involved in an armed robbery of a Pitt Stop store.
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a black male who they say was captured on video surveillance demanding money from a store employee last week.
