Rallying for Earth Day
People around the world gathered to have their voices heard in an effort to promote science as they celebrated earth day over the weekend.
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Recalls You Need to Know About
Several recalls that could change what you decide to eat have been issued. Click here to find out if you have these items in your home.
Gov McMaster Helps Foster Kids Drive
An expansion to a bill signed into law by the Governor will now put foster children in the driver seat when they attempt to get behind the wheel.
Columbia Police Are Investigating a Possible Armed Robbery
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investigating a possible armed robbery near a Burger King Sunday night. Police responded to the 2900 block of Two Notch Road just before 9. Officers are searching for two male suspects. To receive up to $1000 for information about the crime or if you know the identity of the suspects, citizens are encouraged to contact…
SCDPS Host Memorial Service to Remember 2016 Highway Victims
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held a memorial service to remember the more than 1,000 victims who lost their life on state roadways in 2016. During the event held on Saturday, victim family members gathered at Bible Way Church of Atlas Road to remember the 1,017 motorist that died as a result of a traffic collision….
Passenger Dies After Car Rear-Ends Truck at Traffic Light
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- One person is dead and several others were taken to the hospital after a driver rear-ended a truck at a stoplight. Troopers say the crash happened at 5:45pm Saturday evening at the intersection of US 321 and SC 213, just 2 miles south of Winnsboro. Authorities say a Toyota Fortuner was sitting at a traffic light…
Authorities Make Arrest in case of Dog Dragged and Burned
AWENDAW, S.C. (AP) – Authorities have arrested two 12-year-olds and a 13-year-old boy and charged them with cruelty to animals after a dog was wrapped in chains, dragged and set on fire in South Carolina. Charleston County Sheriff Al Cannon said at a Friday news conference that the three boys remain in a juvenile prison. The dog was found April…
Items Missing From Columbia Teen’s Murder Scene
Teen Found Shot and Burned Missing Backpack, Sneakers and hoodie
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say several items that a Columbia teen was wearing before he was shot and burned to death are missing. Surveillance video shows 18-year-old Keon Brantley walking through his apartment complex the night he was set on fire wearing a black backpack, hoodie, and carrying a large box that contained an AK-47, according to authorities. Lexington County…
Columbia Police Seeking Man After Mall Shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police are investing a shooting at Dutch Square Mall Saturday night. Officers reported the shooting at the shopping center after 7:30pm and said no one was injured, however there was damage to a shop window. Police say based on surveillance video the shooting appeared to be accidental. Authorities are looking for a suspect to learn more…
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After 5-Hour Standoff With Police
WEST COLUMBIA, SC(WOLO)-A man was arrested after a domestic dispute call turned into a five hour standoff Saturday afternoon. According to police it happened in the 700 block of Center Street. The West Columbia Police Department have arrested Dominique Sligh, 24, of West Columbia. Sligh was charged with Attempted Murder and Domestic Violence of a High and Aggravated Nature. West Columbia…
