Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Thursday, Governor Nikki Haley introduced new working requirements for those receiving SNAP benefits. The change comes in light of improved unemployment rates in South Carolina. As of April 1, 2016, people getting SNAP benefits that are categorized as able-bodied adults without dependents need to be participating in the workforce or job training for 20…
Michael Purnell RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a man suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise over the course of several days. Police say 48-year-old Michael Purnell is wanted for shoplifting men’s wear from the Burlington Coat Factory located at 7201 Two Notch Road. Richland County Sheriff Leon…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) — On April 8, the City of Columbia’s Wastewater Maintenance Division will be performing maintenance on an 8 inch gravity sewer main located in the South bound lane of Huger Street between Gervais Street and Blossom Street. Both South bound lanes will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. and traffic will be detoured East on Gervais…
A suspect looking to possibly quench his thirst was captured on video surveillance stealing a beer.
Frederick Davis (ASGDL) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A 48-year-old man is accused of biting off the pinky finger of a female acquaintance. Police say Frederick Davis is charged with domestic violence after a argument at a home on Ripplemeyer Avenue on April 6, turned physical. During the argument Davis allegedly bit off the tip of the victim’s finger, officials say. The…
Photo courtesy of Prosperity Rescue Squad 17/Facebook FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Fairfield County Coroner’s office has identified two people who drowned in a pond Wednesday afternoon. Officials tell ABC Columbia that around noon the bodies of Freddie Boulware and Daniel Adams were found after the paddle boat they were in capsized in a pond off of Nickey Road. A…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds some on the U.S. needs blood. Communications Manager Krystal Overmyer says the product’s short shelf life makes a constant stream of donors essential. Columbia resident Brandi Brown tells ABC Columbia she didn’t realize the importance of donated blood during medical emergencies, until she was facing one of…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Motorists experienced delays Thursday morning on southbound Interstate 77 near Shop Road as an overturned tractor-trailer caused major traffic congestion. A Tweet for the Columbia Fire Department said the crash occurred near mile marker 6. #TrafficAdvisory#TheCFD@SCDPS_PIO@TrooperBob_SCHP MVA overturned 18wheeler I77 SB MM6 lanes 2/3 blocked #scnewspic.twitter.com/Xge69FfNqE — Columbia Fire (@ColaFire) April 7, 2016 The scene has…
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) – Some Chapin residents are saying, not in our backyard, about an affordable apartment complex proposed for a lot near downtown. At a special called meeting Wednesday night at town hall, hundreds of people showed up, with dozens speaking out against the development. The spokesman for the not-for-profit developer, Resource Housing Group, based in Atlanta, said this…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — An Orangeburg hospital is eliminating just over 30 jobs, reducing hours for 27 other employees and leaving an additional 30 positions vacant in order to save money. The Times and Democrat of Orangeburg reports the Regional Medical Center is making the moves to ensure the hospital can continue to serve the community in the future. Hospital…
