Roof Allowed to Hire Lawyers Back, For Now
A federal judge has allowed a white man accused of fatally shooting nine black parishioners at a Charleston, South Carolina, church to hire back his lawyers, at least for the first phase of his trial.
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A Holiday Tradition Returns – Why You CAN’T Miss The Nutcracker
COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) — It is a show over fifty years in the making…The return of The Columbia City Ballet’s Nutcracker. Executive and Creative Director William Starrett says “This is the best one yet.” The Nutcracker, a classic tale of forbidden love, action, and even battle, all told without a single line of dialogue. “The story is told through dance,…
Woman Arrested in Connection to Body Found on Muller Avenue
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department has arrested a 49-year-old woman in connection to the discovery of a body that was found in the trunk of a car on Thursday. CPD said Wanda Elizabeth Williamson was arrested Sunday evening during a traffic stop. CPD had a warrant out for her arrest for accessory after the fact of murder….
Train Carrying 97 BMW Cars Derails in Fairfield County
SOURCE: Fairfield County Fire FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A train, transporting 97 BMW cars from the Greer plant to Charleston, derailed in Fairfield County Sunday afternoon. It happened at Highway 213 and Austin Road; near the Newberry County border. Fairfield County Fire told ABC Columbia crews will be working through the night cleaning up the mess; they expect to…
Benedict College Remembering Athlete Killed in Hit-And-Run
Benedict College released a statement Sunday evening regarding student athlete, Rashee Jamal Hodges, who was fatally killed during a hit-and-run incident.
Benedict College Basketball Player Killed in Hit-And-Run
Richland County (WOLO) – South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run accident that left a man dead early Sunday morning. Richland County Corner said 22-year-old Rashee Jamal Hodges, was struck and killed by a vehicle while he was standing on the side of the roadway in the 5400 block of Bluff Road in Hopkins at 1:20 a.m. Troopers…
Sindarius Thornwell Suspended Indefinitely
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — University of South Carolina head men’s basketball coach Frank Martin announced on Sunday that senior guard Sindarius Thornwell is suspended indefinitely due to a violation of athletic department policy. Categories: Local News, Local Sports, News, South Carolina Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: USC Basketball
Piano & Pastrami Event : Historic Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for some Piano and Pastrami Sunday, Dec. 4 | 6 – 8 p.m. | Tree of Life Congregation The Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative, a partnership of Historic Columbia, and the Tree of Life Congregation are hosting Piano and Pastrami from 6 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. The fundraiser will feature classical music by…
Watson, Clemson claim ACC title and await playoff berth
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney raises the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football trophy, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. Clemson defeated Virginia Tech 42-35. (AP Photo/Chris O’ Meara) ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Deshaun Watson’s mission is not over. The Heisman Trophy hopeful and third-ranked Clemson Tigers are ready to return to the College Football Playoff and try…
Gilbert Man Killed in Collision Friday
HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the individual who was involved in a two-vehicle collision Friday morning at the intersection of Leesburg and Congress Roads, Hopkins, S.C. Sean R. Wooten, 29 , of Hayes Crossing Road, Gilbert, was the restrained driver of a vehicle that collided with another vehicle. Mr. Wooten was transported by Richland County…
