HARDEEVILLE, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a man shot to death by police in South Carolina had fired a gun at his mother and ambushed two officers, firing at them as they came into a bedroom to investigate. Jasper County Sheriff Chris Malphrus said at a Friday press conference that 26-year-old Jose Trejo was known to police, facing domestic violence…
LAKE MURRAY, SC- A boating accident on Lake Murray left two people dead, and several others injured Friday night. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victims of a fatal boating accident. The body of Mark Daniel Phillips, 37, of Columbia was recovered shortly after the incident, which took place, Fisher said. Phillips died from blunt force trauma sustained…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Film buffs are enjoying the 2017 Indie Grits Festival in Columbia. The festival kicked off Thursday night with a block party. Friday through the weekend will feature numerous events, including movie screenings. Organizers of Indie Grits describe it as the Southeast’s premier film and culture festivalfor artists, filmmakers and game developers. Indie Grits runs through April 23, 2017. For…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just yesterday, the Columbia Fire Department rescued five people stranded on the Saluda River. Fortunately, no one was injured. The department is holdng it’s annual swift water training this weekend. Division Chief Daniel McManus said if you find yourself lost or struggling down the river, the first thing you should do is alert officials and let them…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There’s a new place to walk and bike in the Vista. The last leg of the Lincoln Tunnel in the Vista was opened this week during a ribbon cutting ceremony. The project was the vision of the Leadership Columbia Class of 2017. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says the completion of the tunnel adds recreation options for families, residents…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gallery doors are open in the Vista for the Annual Artista Vista. The gallery crawl runs through April 22, 2017. It features open houses and talks with local gallery owners. Event goers can take a look at paintings, pottery and sculpture. Participating Artista Vista galleries will be open for gallery hours and several are offering special events,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Fixing South Carolina’s roads is a number one priority for Governor Henry McMaster. The Governor says the roads bill is number one at this time, but he says the question is where do we get the money? The Governor says he will not approve a roads bill that raises the gas tax to help fund repairs. The…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (SC SID) – Coming off historic runs through the NCAA Tournament, the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees has approved new contracts for head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin and head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, it was announced today. Martin, who guided the Gamecocks to their first Final Four in program history, had one year added…
Prosecutors say seven people have pleaded guilty to arranging sham marriages in South Carolina so people from Brazil could try to become American citizens.
Dylann Roof is no longer being housed at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center. Friday afternoon he was taken into custody by the United States Marshals Service.
