Police: Two Sought for Attempted Motor Vehicle Theft
Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying two suspects wanted for attempted motor vehicle theft.
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One Person Dies in Crash Sunday Near Bluff Road Exit on I-77
One person was killed in a crash Sunday morning along I-77 Southbound near the Bluff Road exit in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – One person was killed in a crash Sunday morning along I-77 Southbound near the Bluff Road exit in Columbia. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said 25-year-old Tremaine Germany-Byrd was driving the 2007 Toyota, when it ran off the road, striking a guard rail and a bridge around 9:20 a.m. Sunday. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 30-year-old Janikque…
Police: Pedestrian Taken to Hospital After Being Hit
Columbia Police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit around 9 p.m. Sunday at Elmwood Avenue and Marion Street
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating, after a pedestrian was hit by a car around 9 p.m. Sunday at Elmwood Avenue and Marion Street. CPD said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment. The pedestrian was traveling southbound across Elmwood near Marion Street and was unlawfully in the roadway when he made contact with the front end…
WATCH: Braving a Shave to Fight Childhood Cancer
Hundreds shaved their heads Saturday in Columbia to raise money to fight childhood cancer
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Hundreds shaved their heads Saturday in Columbia to raise money to fight childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation hosted the annual event at Carolina Ale House in the Columbia Vista. In total, almost $100,000 dollars was raised from the event. Categories: Local News, Richland
WATCH: Bunny Hop Kicks-Off YMCA of Columbia’s Race Series
The YMCA of Columbia's race series kicked-off Saturday morning, with the Bunny Hop 5K in downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The YMCA of Columbia’s race series kicked-off Saturday morning, with the Bunny Hop 5K in downtown Columbia. Categories: Local News, Richland
Happy Easter
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion, as described in the New Testament. Easter is preceded by Lent, a forty-day period of fasting and penance. Tonight…
SLED Investigating Deadly Officer-Involved Shooting in Myrtle Beach
An officer-involved shooting in Myrtle Beach early Saturday morning left one man dead
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WOLO) – The State Law Enforcement Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 55-year-old man dead in Myrtle Beach early Saturday morning. Officials with Myrtle Beach Police Department say three officers have been placed on administrative duty, per protocol, after responding to reports of a suspicious person at 21st Avenue North and Robert Grissom Parkway….
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Timberland Neighborhood
The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory for the Timberland neighborhood
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory for the Timberland neighborhood. After testing, the water has been deemed safe to drink. It is no longer necessary for you to boil it. Water customers may check the city of West Columbia website for updates on all boil water advisories. Water customers may also contact…
Easter Bunny Hopping to Edventure
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Easter bunny will be hopping over to EdVenture Children’s Museum. The museum will host a Spring Carnival Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Officials say the carnival is free with museum membership or admission and will include a museum-wide egg hunt, springtime art activities, face painting, a moon bounce and carnival games. Saturday…
Gas Prices up for Easter Weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are up in the midlands for Easter Weekend. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of Six cents more per gallon than last week. According to Gas Buddy prices at the pump in Columbia are $1.78/g yesterday, this compares with the national average that has increased 4.9 cents per gallon in the last week to…
