UNDATED (AP) – As drought dries up forests across the South with no sign of rainfall to help quench dozens of major wildfires, the Tennessee Valley Authority is banning burning on its public lands in seven states. That means no campfires, not even cigarette smoking, and cars can’t park off-road where a hot tailpipe could light up dry grass or…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Columbia Fire Department is deploying personnel and equipment to fight wildfires in Pickens County. A spokesperson for the department says eight firefighters along with a command vehicle, support truck, and brush truck will be assigned to fight fires on Pinnacle Mountain. The Columbia Fire Department will join 40 other departments from around the state responding to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The Department of Health and Environmental Control says smoke from wildfires across the southeast is prompting an Air Quality Action day. That means the air quality could reach unhealthy levels. The affected counties include Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood,Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union, and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) — The prosecution is wrapping up its case in the murder trial of Michael Slager. Prosecutors have called nearly 30 witnesses. The case being argued in a Charleston courtroom centers on the shooting of 50-year-old Walter Scott as he ran from a traffic stop. The prosecution argues it was murder. The defense contends the two men wrestled…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO-TV) — A member of Richland County’s embattled Recreation Commission is resigning. Word of Wilbert Lewis’ resignation comes days before a scheduled public hearing. Lewis has been a board member since 2007. Last week Gov. Nikki Haley announced a hearing set for November 30th to address the accusations against the board. Former Executive Director James Brown III retired…
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say was caught on camera shoplifting jewelry. According to investigators on September 30th, the suspect took more than $1,200 in jewelry from Bill Mishoe’s Auction on Fairfield Rd. If you recognize the man in the surveillance image call the Richland Co. Sheriff’s Department or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Categories:…
(AP)– As drought dries up forests across the South and with no sign of coming rain that might help put out dozens of major wildfires, the Tennessee Valley Authority has issued a burn ban on its public lands in seven states. The TVA on Tuesday said the ban applies to anything that might produce an open flame, from campfires to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Governor Nikki Haley is asking South Carolina to pray. Tuesday Haley announced plans for a statewide prayer vigil to be held next Tuesday at area places of worship. Haley says she’s urging everyone, regardless of faith to take part. Hurricane Matthew, the Dylann Roof, and Michael Slager trials are among the reasons the governor says to pray for…
Smoke from wildfires around the Southeast is bellowing into the Midlands, covering skylines and leaving clouds of haze around buildings. The Department of Health and Environmental Control says that the air quality in our area is becoming unhealthy. DHEC officials declared an Air Quality Action Day, suggesting that that people should stay indoors. “We’re asking everyone to limit their outdoor…
Columbia, S.C. (AP)–A South Carolina agency is holding off on recommending any changes to abortion clinic regulations after being inundated with responses to its drafted proposal. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control confirmed Tuesday the process is delayed indefinitely. Spokeswoman Cassandra Harris says the agency received nearly 460 comments on proposed changes put out in September for public…
