COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Monday night shooting. Officials say deputies responded to a “shots fired” call at Astor Street and Astor Circle. They say one male victim was shot. He was taken to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. His condition is unknown as this time. Officials say two suspects…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Spring Break is a fun time, but Law Enforcement say there are some things to keep in mind, to keep you safe. Here are some tips from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department: · Once permission is obtained from a parent or guardian to go to a designated place, use a buddy system. Parents should be aware of…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Monday marks the start of community development week across the nation. City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says, “Lyon Street, the Vista, Earlewood park, Elmwood park, almost every neighborhood has been touched by our CDBG Programs The week long celebration recognizes programs like The Community Development Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnerships, that use federal…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — In less than a month, it will be opening day for the Columbia Fireflies at Spirit Communications Park. On Monday, the organization announced a partnership with the YMCA. The Columbia Fireflies presented the YMCA with a $15,000 check to help pay for midlands kids to play youth baseball who may otherwise not be able to afford…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Nearly six months after October’s historic floods, experts say prepare to battle the early onset of mosquito season. Crews in some counties hard-hit by the flooding and rains have been out earlier than usual treating ditches to kill mosquito larvae. Mosquitoes in South Carolina can carry a number of diseases such as West Nile virus, the…
GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a man who struck by an Amtrak train passing through South Carolina on Easter morning. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury says 44-year-old Harold Stewart, Jr. of Goose Creek was struck about 10:15 a.m. Sunday in Goose Creek about 20 miles north of Charleston. Salisbury says Stewart was on a…
Photo: Jennifer Ready RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Officials with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department tell ABC Columbia that a deputy was involved in a crash Monday afternoon. The crash occurred on O’Neil Court and Hunt Club Road. ABC Columbia has a crew headed to the scene and will bring you the latest updates on this developing story as more…
Sigma Chi/Twitter COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The University of South Carolina says the Sigma Chi fraternity has been suspended temporarily from the Columbia campus. It’s the fifth chapter closed or suspended since fall 2014. The reason for the suspension has not been released. USC spokesman Wes Hickman told local media that the school has been told by the Sigma Chi…
On Monday the Columbia Fireflies announced their unique partnership with the YMCA of Columbia. A spokesperson with the YMCA said the sponsorship will allow kids who typically can’t afford to participate in youth baseball to participate. (Photo: Jennifer Ready) COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies are expected to announce an exclusive partnership with the YMCA of Columbia. The announcement is…
