SOUTH CONGAREE, S.C. (AP/WOLO) — Authorities are looking for a woman who they say lied to police by claiming that her husband broke into her Lexington County home, tied her up and raped her. South Congaree police said in a news release that Tammy L. Bedenbaugh will face a felony charge of filing a false police report when she is…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — As powerful storms rolled through the Midlands, some whipped out their cameras and cell phones to capture the scary moments. Check out this video from ABC Columbia viewer Nick Johnson, who was walking out of work and saw trees that were taken down due to the powerful winds that slammed the area. Categories: Lexington, Local News,…
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington resident Mark Creighton describes seeing a tornado in West Columbia Wednesday night, and capturing it on his cell phone. Grace Joyal shows us the damage along Dixiana Road after the EF0 tornado touched-down in the area. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News
Richland Co. (WOLO) — According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department 300 sexual assault cases were reported in 2015. It only takes a few seconds to become a victim. “It happens in all ages, it happens with people that you know, people that you’re comfortable with and accustomed to being around,” Detective Jerry Maldomado explains. Sexual assault is something that…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Storm damage assessment underway in the Midlands after a series of severe storms rolled through Wednesday afternoon. Tornado warnings were posted for Midlands counties including, Lexington, Richland and Sumter. There were reports of a funnel cloud near West Columbia, weather officials will have to confirm whether a Tornado touched down by performing a damage survey. Downed trees…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Photos from our crew and viewers of Wednesday’s storm damage. // Video Funnel cloud spotted in West Columbia, 3pm. Courtesy: Mark Creighton, Jr. Hwy 321 near the new Farmers Market. Posted by Alicia Barnes John on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Categories: Local News Tags: ABC Columbia, Storm, Weather
Photo Credit: Misty Dyer near the North Edisto Rd south of Batesburg-Leesville COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Severe thunderstorms brought several tornado and flash flood warnings to the area Wednesday afternoon. Reports of downed trees, debris and other damage was coming in from parts of Lexington County near Charleston Highway at the SC State Farmers Market. Heavy, heavy rain in Sumter…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– After trying to speed a roads bill to the Senate floor, state senators are now hitting the brakes on a plan to get more money to South Carolina’s highways. Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman told the Finance Committee on Tuesday he wants to bring in the Department of Transportation and the state Infrastructure Bank which to…
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)– The leaders of 37 public agencies and colleges in South Carolina are getting combined raises of $215,000. The state’s Agency Head Salary Commission voted Tuesday to boost the directors’ pay by either 2 percent or 5 percent, depending on whether their evaluations showed they met or exceeded expectations. Amounts ranged from nearly $1,900 to $15,000. The…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Family and friends of 19-year-old Deanndra Roach, shot to death near Blythewood last Friday, held a vigil Tuesday evening to remember her life. Dozens came together to mourn her loss, and talk about the greater issues at play with her death. Roach’s ex-boyfriend, 22-year-old Andre Heatley, has been charged with her murder. He was captured…
