New High Blood Pressure Guidelines for Seniors
CNN- Health Minute on New Guidelines for High Blood Pressure for those 60 and older. Here’s a look from Kim Hutcherson. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health
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North Main Street Shooting Investigation
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police are searching for a suspected shooter. The shooting took place Thursday in thr 5800 block of North Main Street, say officials. Officers say a man was shot in the upper body, but was alert when they arrived. If you have any information you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
Sheriff Lott to Hold News Conference on Camelot Shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will hold a news conference on Thursday to talk about a recent murder investigation. Benjamin Johnson, 37, was shot and killed on the night of January 20 in the 6500 block of Camelot Street in Columbia. According to the Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a shots fired call. When they arrived at…
Midlands Residents React to President Trump’s Inauguration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Donald Trump is officially our nation’s 45th president. Reactions from people watching the inauguration in the Midlands are mixed. “It was a great message, very encouraging. I’m hopeful for the outlook for the next four years. The president’s message was uplifting ,” Buddy Dodson. “I don’t know really what to say, I’m sad to be honest with…
Funeral Services Set for White Knoll Baseball Player
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A White Knoll sophomore who had committed to USC baseball will have Funeral Services Saturday. 16 year old Brett Williams died Tuesday. The Lexington county coroner said, 16-year-old Brett Williams had been diagnosed with influenza B. Visitation is Friday 5-7pm at Caughman Harman Funeral Home. Williams Funeral is set for Saturday at 11am at Northside Baptist Church….
Student Arrested After Paper Airplane Hits Teacher in Eye
A South Carolina high school student is facing a possible 30-day jail sentence for allegedly throwing a paper airplane that struck a teacher in the eye.
Suspects Accused of Stealing ‘Shopping Cart Full of Merchandise’ from Target
Columbia police are seeking two female suspects accused of pepper-spraying a Target employee before stealing a shopping cart full of merchandise.
S.C. National Guard Members Participate in Presidential Inauguration
Guard Members to Help With Safety
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- 30 members of the South Carolina National Guard are in Washington D.C. for the 58th Presidential Inauguration. “It’s always an honor for our soldiers to support an event of this magnitude It’s a chance to show our democracy and it symbolizes the peaceful transfer of authority,” said LTC Cindi King of the S.C. National Guard. The guardsmen…
Threat Made at White Knoll High School
A student reported an anonymous rumor being passed among students that included a threat to White Knoll High School
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — A student reported an anonymous rumor being passed among students that included a threat to White Knoll High School. Acting in accordance with Board Policy and district procedure, administrators immediately informed the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department of the incident through the School Resource Officer. After identifying and interviewing the individual who made the threat, the Sheriff’s…
Traffic Stop Nets Drug Arrests in Sumter
A traffic stop on Interstate 95 ended with two Maryland men arrested on drug charges.
