Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Talk about right place right time. Sheriff Leon Lott is commending a quick-thinking Richland County deputy for saving a one year old’s life. Sheriff Lott says Friday afternoon Kilbourne Elementary School resource officer deputy Darlene Crawford was able to save a one year old from choking on a piece of candy during a graduation ceremony. Deputy Crawford…
Andrew Prue/WPDE NICHOLS, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a teenager has died in a swimming accident in Horry County. Lt. Brian VanAernem of Horry County Fire and Rescue tells local media that first responders were called to the Little Pee Dee River near Nichols on Thursday afternoon after a report of a missing swimmer. Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler says they…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Before you get ready to head out of town for the holiday weekend, you can become a hero just by rolling up your sleeves during a friendly competition in a battle for blood. Click here to find out more about the importance of the blood drive and where you can go to join The American Red…
Columbia,S.C.(WOLO) — The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while City and Government offices will be closed in observance of the long holiday weekend, there are a few things you can do to make a splash. Click here to find out more of your Midlands Happenings. Categories: Local News, News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – To celebrate Memorial Day, businesses and restaurants are offering freebies and military discounts. Memorial Day Freebies 2016 1. Boston Market: 25% off Memorial Day Family Meal. 2. Home Depot and Lowes: 10% Military Discount on Memorial Day Weekend to all veterans who served honorably and who present a valid Form DD214 or other proof of service. 3….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Be on the lookout for the latest scam. According to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, people are getting calls by someone claiming to be an “official” who says they have their child or grandchild in jail for a serious charge. If money is not received then the loved one will be facing long jail terms claims the…
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AIKEN, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a 30-year-old passenger on a motorcycle has died after the bike hit a horse standing in the middle of Interstate 20. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a release that several horses apparently got loose from a farm near the Wire Road exit about 10 miles east of Aiken around 5:30 a.m. Thursday….
Bryne Sumter SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter police have found a 72-year-old woman they say was last seen Sunday leaving a local hotel. Authorities say Bryne Sumter was reported missing Monday, May 23 by her daughter. Follow the writer on Twitter. Categories: Local News, Sumter Tags: Bryne Sumter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Legislators aren’t spending any money next fiscal year to display the Confederate flag sent to a museum last summer as they await an analysis on moving the entire museum to Charleston. A legislative panel negotiating a final spending plan for 2016-17 approved a budget clause that requires an analysis of available museum space in Charleston and…
