Facebook COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE/WOLO) – Rev. Dr. Ronnie Elijah Brailsford, Sr. has been elected and consecrated the 136th Bishop in the 200 year history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church during the denomination’s General Conference, which was held July 6-13th, in Philadelphia. Bishop Brailsford is a native of Summerton, where he graduated Valedictorian from Scott’s Branch High School. He is the…
Herman Johnson/OCSO ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – A 41-year-old man is behind bars in connection to what authorities with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office say was the county’s largest chop shop operation. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said the arrest of Herman Johnson is what initially led investigators to the discover of more than 30 stolen vehicles last week. “We developed leads on this first stolen…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – An evening of playing video games turned violent Thursday evening, police say. Authorities with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department say deputies responded to Highgate Circle around 11 p.m. where a victim suffering from non life-threatening injuries. The suspect was allegedly playing XBOX with the victim before attacking the victim, stealing cash and the game system. The victim…
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking to take home a furry friend this July. The Columbia Animal Shelter is offering an Adoption Deal. They are offering a price of $40 per pet through July 31st. Both the Columbia Animal Shelter and Lexington Animal services will offer the special. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Columbia Animal Services, pet
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina delegate to the Republican National Convention says he’s exploring ways to challenge the conservative platform being constructed for adoption next week. State Sen. Tom Davis told The Associated Press Thursday the committee charged with forming the current set of policy prescriptions known as the party platform has created a “screed of intolerance” that…
<script src=”//content.jwplatform.com/players/UjJvsz0a-XSbotlye.js”></script> Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — Members of Richland County’s state house delegation sent a letter Monday demanding clear answers on allegations against the commission’s executive director and his son. On Thursday afternoon the commission sent a response letter addressing each issue outlined in the delegation’s letter. Representative Joe McEachern was on of the eight delegation member to sign…
West Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Residents in parts of West Columbia are under a Boil Water Advisory. According to West Columbia Officials, the City experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: · 2400 – 2600 Block Rainbow Drive · 400 – 500 Beverly Drive · All of Dawn Drive · All of Rainbow Circle · All…
ABC Columbia/Rich Wandover COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A fire station has reopened in South Carolina’s capital, days after its then-captain posted on Facebook he would run over protesters if they still blocked traffic when his shift ended. Columbia Fire Department spokesman Brick Lewis says the station reopened Wednesday night after firefighters said they felt safe going back. Fire Chief Aubrey…
