Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Former Prince Drummer, John Blackwell, Jr. returned to the midlands this week to attend the Prince tribute in Five Points. Blackwell is a Columbia native who attended WJ Keenan High School and participated in the schools jazz and marching band. “You decided you were going to do this and you just did a swan dive…
Let’s take a look at what we are working on tonight for ABC Columbia news at 6pm. Sharing the stage with greatness. Tonight, we sit down with Prince drummer and Columbia native John Blackwell Junior. Blackwell let’s us in on what it was like to play with the late music legend, Prince. Plus, No more pennies for progress. The Richland…
Roger Salley ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A Cordova teen charged with breaking into an Orangeburg vehicle is now facing additional charges connected to a string of vehicle break-ins in the Lee Boulevard area. Authorities say 19-year-old Roger Martin Salley Jr. is now facing three felony charges of breaking into motor vehicles after he was charged with two counts on Friday. Salley…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Department say they are looking for a gunman who robbed a Springfield convenience store Sunday night. Officials say employees at the Quick Pantry told investigators that around 9 p.m. a hooded subject walked into the store demanding money. Security video shows what is believed to be a Hispanic or…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s assistance identifying one or more suspects who allegedly stole a utility trailer. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspect (s) went to the Quality Inn located at 8104 Two Notch on Tuesday, April 26 and took the victim’s white fully enclosed 2006 Pace Utility Trailer from…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the man who was killed in a motorcycle-versus-automobile accident that occurred yesterday along Sunset Boulevard. 29-year-old Mark Christopher Wheaton, a passenger on the motorcycle, died on the scene from injuries he sustained in the accident that occurred at 5 p.m., in the 5500 block of Sunset Boulevard in Lexington. Fisher said…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolinians stand by the decision to remove the Confederate flag from state house grounds. According to the latest Winthrop poll 57% of whites and 87% of African Americans remain in favor of the flag’s removal. But there’s a new battle brewing over the iconic emblem. The Confederate flag will continue flying at the Citadel despite…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — South Carolina Highway Patrol continues investigating an accident turned deadly on Sunset Boulevard. Click here to find out the latest details concerning the deadly crash. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Deadly Crash, sunset boulevard
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It’s all about your little ones in Lexington. Saturday is Kid’s Day of Lexington. The family fun event is all about educating families about health, safety and environmental issues. Free food and drink will be available. Kid’s Day of Lexington Offers: Various health screenings Child ID kits Internet safety tips Bike safety clinics Jump houses and…
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