LEXINGTON, S.C (WOLO)) Three teens are behind bars accused in a string of robberies. Lexington County deputies have charged Wesley Alexander Anderson, 17, and Jasmine Taylor, 18 with five counts of armed robbery. The suspects are accused of holding up a total of five people at three locations, according to arrest warrants. A Sixteen year old suspect also faces charges. Deputies say…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott, the first black U.S. senator from the deep South since Reconstruction, is proposing that the site where the Civil War began be raised in status to a national park. The Republican lawmaker has introduced a Senate bill creating the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Park. Fort Sumter on Charleston…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands will stand together on 9/11 to remember and honor those who lost their lives and those who fought to save lives on 9/11. Here is a list of events in the Midlands on Sunday: The Incarnation Lutheran Church is hosting a 9/11 Community Service and Remembrance Sunday at 4pm at 3005 Devine Street. Highlights include a…
(AP) – A new report says the population growth of U.S. Latinos slowed down considerably over the last seven years because of lower immigration and declining birthrates. A Pew Research Center report released Thursday found that the U.S. Hispanic population grew by an average of 2.8 percent each year between 2007 and 2014. That’s down from the 4.4 percent annual…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As the 15th anniversary of September 11th arrives, many in the midlands are taking time out to remember 9/11. The Chapin Town Council will designate Sunday, September 11, 2016, as “A Day to Remember,” in memory of those who lost their lives during the most horrific terrorist act in U.S. history. Members of the American Legion Post…
CNN- New study says the Flu shot is better than FluMist. The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its annual flu season guidelines, withdrawing its recommendation of the child-friendly FluMist this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the FluMist is less effective than a flu shot. Categories: Local News Tags: Flu shot
The lawyer representing the Richland County Two School Resource Officer who was seen on video dragging a female Spring Valley High School student in October, said his client should have his job back.
Roads near Beltine Boulevard are closed in both directions as crews work to repair a gas line rupture.
Nissan is recalling over 120,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. because brake fluid could leak and cause fires.
Mosquitoes in Shandon have tested positive for the West Nile virus.
