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Watch: Eyewitness and Council Member Speak Out Following Councilman DUI Arrest
Hopkins, S.C. (WOLO) — Berry Randolph says he wasn’t just an eyewitness to Saturday’s collision involving Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washinton. He tells ABC Columbia, “I ran down to it and when I realized that it was two of my little young cousins in the car I immediately called 911.” According to Randolph, the South Carolina Highway Patrol arrived on…
Watch: Intersection to be Renamed After Fallen Officer
The Intersection at Forest Dr. and Beltline Blvd. will be renamed after fallen Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The intersection of Forest Drive and Beltline Boulevard will be renamed ‘Officer Gregory Thomas Alia Boulevard,’ after fallen Forest Acres police officer Greg Alia. “Greg was always my hero and I think for those who knew him he was theirs and for many others he’s really become our superhero,” said Greg’s wife, Kassy Alia. For Kassy, renaming…
4 Leap Day Facts
It only happens once every four years.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It only happens once every four years. Monday is February 29th otherwise known as Leap Day. Here are some Leap Year fun facts: -Julius Caesar introduced the first Leap Year in 46 BC. -According to tradition, February 29th is a day designated for women to propose to men instead of the other way around. -People who…
Deputies: Norway Teen Sought for Burglary
Tyrone Fleming ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) — The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is the community’s help in locating a Norway teen who is wanted on numerous charges, including breaking into a Beason Road residence. Authorities say 18-year-old Tyrone Fleming is wanted for second-degree burglary and receiving stolen goods. Fleming is also wanted on two bench warrants charging him with failing to appear…
ST. Pats early Kick Off Celebration in Five Points
St. Pats in Five Points Kicks off early with Fountain Dye and Dance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Ahead of St. Patricks Day and the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and Greene Streets. Event organizers say you can expect the tradition of dyeing the fountain green, entertainment from Rince N’ah Eireann…
Victim Identified in Fatal Garners Ferry Road Accident
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The name of a man killed following an accident in the 9200 block of Garners Ferry Road early Sunday morning has been released. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said 24-year-old Charles Clinton Cobb of Columbia was a passenger in a vehicle that left the roadway and overturned. Watts said Cobb was not wearing a seat…
Police: Man Owes More Than 30K in Child Support
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Authorities are looking for a man who allegedly owes more than $30,000 in unpaid child support. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott 49-year-old Charles Oliver states that Charles Oliver is wanted for failure to pay child support. Sheriff Leon Lott states that anyone wanted for failure to pay child support should turn themselves in to the…
Rescuers Resume Search for 12-Year-Old Hiker Missing in Park
MARIETTA, S.C. (AP) _ Rescuers are searching a South Carolina forest for a 12-year-old boy discovered missing after a hike with his Boy Scout group
MARIETTA, S.C. (AP) _ Rescuers are searching a South Carolina forest for a 12-year-old boy discovered missing after a hike with his Boy Scout group. The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office and others are searching the Jones Gap State Park Sunday for John Quay, who’s been missing since Saturday afternoon. They said cold weather is a concern. The five-foot-two boy was…
Richland Co. Councilman Charged with Felony DUI
Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington has been charged with felony DUI, after a collision in Hopkins Saturday night
HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Councilman Kelvin Washington has been charged with felony DUI, after a collision in Hopkins Saturday night. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating, after troopers say Washington rear-ended a second vehicle around 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Bluff Road and Martin Luther King Boulevard. Officials say the driver of the second car was a…
