COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–One of the project’s funded under the Richland County Penny tax is now complete. City of Columbia and Richland County Leaders have officially opened the Lincoln Tunnel Greenway. The tunnel allows folks to walk, run or bike from the Gadsden Street Tunnel to Elmwood. Categories: Local News, News Tags: New Greenway
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies are getting extra training on the job in the form of a Warriors versus Guardians program. ABC Columbia news got an up close look inside the department’s program. Deputies are taught how to see the differences in the way they operate the different mindsets. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Richland County Sheriff Department
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the wake of several recent firings at the Columbia Fire department due to Social Media posts , we talk with an expert about the Do’s and Don’ts of posting on Facebook and Twitter. Experts say those in public positions need to be careful about what they post. Categories: Local News Tags: Social Media
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following area: All of Dawn Drive The water supply has been thoroughly tested and boiling water is no longer necessary. Water customers may check the city of West Columbia website at www.westcolumbiasc.gov for updates on all boil water advisories….
HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on July 7 at Old Hopkins and Montgomery Roads in Hopkins. Robert Spigner, 56, of Columbia, was transported to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital by Richland County EMS. Mr. Spigner was the…
GADSDEN, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say an altercation between a man and his niece’s boyfriend ended in a fatal shooting Saturday in Gadsden. Public information officer Lt. Curtis Wilson reported that as of 11:20 a.m., Charles Hopkins, 20, had passed away at Palmetto Health Richland. Hopkins was an Eastover resident who graduated from Lower Richland High School,…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter Police say the suspect in a fatal shooting Friday has turned himself in. Officials believe Bernie Peoples III, 28, is responsible for killing Ante Lavern Witherspoon. Officers said they responded to Dibert Street just after 4 p.m. Friday, where they found Witherspoon shot to death outside a house. Through their investigation, they said they determined Peoples…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – An Army veteran with PTSD says he was kicked-out of a Columbia hotel because of his service dog. The hotel says he broke the rules, so they asked him to leave. 20-plus-year veteran Michael Greenberger brings his dog, Ginger, to hotels across the U.S. when he’s traveling for work. He was in Columbia this week shooting…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) SOUTH CAROLINA – Gearing up to head back to class? The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department wants to make your first day back to school a safe one. They are offering a College Safety Program at the training center on Gibson Road. The two hour program will be held July 18 at 6 p.m. Officials say the course…
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