SPARTANBURG SC (WOLO) – 2016 has been a rough year on celebrities. It’s a year that has claimed David Bowie, Glenn Frey, Prince, Alan thicke, Leonard Cohen, Nancy Reagan, George Michael, and on Tuesday, Carrie Fisher. In an effort to protect another national treasure, an Upstate man has created a Go Fund Me campaign to protect Betty White over the…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the civil rights trial of a South Carolina police officer charged with murder for killing a black driver running from a traffic stop to start on May 1. Michael Slager stood trial on the murder charge in state court, but a jury couldn’t reach a verdict earlier this month. State prosecutors…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– People tend to pack on the pounds during the holidays, making weight loss a popular New Year’s resolution. If your resolution is to get in shape, some say there is no better time to start than New Year’s Day. Gym regulars said making a resolution to get fit is great but many people do not stay on…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)– Authorities say South Carolina Rep. Chris Corley attacked his wife while their kids were in their Graniteville home. Corley was arrested early Tuesday and charged with first-degree domestic violence. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office report says the 36-year-old Republican threatened to kill his wife and punched her causing her to bleed, then pointed a gun at her…
Dylann Roof, the 22-year-old convicted of killing nine black parishioners at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, told a judge today he has “no plans whatsoever to call witnesses” during the sentencing phase of his federal trial, in which he could face the death penalty.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are investigating a shooting, they say happened Tuesday morning at Jaggers Plaza, sending one victim to the hospital. Police said on December 27, shortly after midnight, the suspects began shooting into a residence on Jaggers Plaza. One victim was shot in the hip and transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Home owner, Charline…
EASTOVER, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County deputies are looking for a woman wanted for larceny. It occurred at a home on Tathom Road in Eastover. According to investigators, the suspect drove up to the home’s front gate, and removed two bows. If you have any information that could help authorities, call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local News Tags: Bow Thief…
It’s that time again! South Carolina’s free party of the year – takes place this Saturday, Dec. 31, New Years Eve, from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. next to the S.C. State House at Main and Gervais in downtown Columbia, S.C., the New Southern Hot Spot. In its sixth year, Famously Hot New Year (#FHNY) encompasses a fun, festival atmosphere with…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–We now have a name and a face in connection with the investigation into a hit and run from December 22nd. Investigators say Antonio Burkett is wanted in connection with the incident. Columbia police say he was driving the van that struck a four year old child on Two Notch Road last Thursday. If you know where burkett…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Two men are in custody in connection with a Christmas Eve shoot-out. Police say Bradley Spigner and Elliott Caldwell are each charged with attempted murder following the incident at Walmart on Garners Ferry Road. Two people were injured in the shooting, police say they were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Categories: Local News,…
