Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Friday morning, a transplant recipient met her donor’s family for the first time. At the South Carolina State Museum, the room was filled with many hugs and tears as Jackie Varnadore met the family of the woman who saved her life. “It’s nice to meet her family, I’m happy for me but I’m sad…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — R&B crooner R. Kelly is coming to the Colonial Life Arena in 2016. The Chicago native and Multi-Grammy award winner will be live in concert on February 12. Tickets for the event go on sale December 18 at 10 a.m. Announcement: R. Kelly is bringing his signature soulfulness to @columbiasc on Feb. 12! Tix go on sale…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — During the holiday season, Sheriff Leon Lott is urging citizens to remain alert to your surroundings. Sheriff Lott is offering these holiday safety tips for your protection: Personal Protection: Don’t think that that it can’t happen to you. Always be aware of your surroundings, who’s in front of you and who’s behind you. Don’t get distracted. Walk purposefully,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — This weekend survivors of South Carolina’s historic flooding will have a unique opportunity to select their own holiday gifts at a free private shopping experience. Shoppers will be able to shop for new bedding, toys, furniture and clothing beginning Friday, December 11 – Sunday, December 13 at Dutch Square Center. Brands Include: Aeropostale, Free People, GAP, Gerber…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — In the latest Winthrop University poll, Donald Trumps leads with 24% of the vote in South Carolina. Ted Cruz takes 16% and Ben Carson follows with 14%. “What it shows is a fair amount of stability,” said University of South Carolina Political Science Professor Robert Oldendick. Stability Oldendick said may not waiver, even after Trump’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon announced the arrest of two men wanted in connection to an armed robbery. Authorities say that just before 5 p.m. on Dec. 1. 21 year-old Terrance Bouknight entered the SC Federal Credit Union at 10311 Garners Ferry Road posing as a customer while 21-year-old Clarence Nesmith was there to serve as the lookout….
GASTON, S.C. (WOLO) — A man is facing multiple charges after investigators say they were shown a video of the man sexually assaulting a minor. 67-year-old Keith Berry is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Berry is being held at the Orangeburg-Calhoun Regional Detention Center. Categories: Calhoun, Local News Tags: Calhoun County, Keith Berry
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — After photos surfaced on social media showing Citadel cadets in white Klan hoods and reportedly singing Christmas carols, a source close to the school said all of the members of the group have been identified. In a statement from The Citadel’s Lt. Gen. John Rosa, the cadets “were singing Christmas carols as part of a ‘Ghosts…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) — A Sumter County Sheriff’s Deputy responded to a fatal accident Wednesday morning, to learn that the victim was his wife. The accident happened on Lewis Road off Highway 15. Authorities say, 45-year-old Teresa Browder was hit head-on when an SUV crossed the center line. Browder was pronounced dead at the scene. Sumter County Sheriff Anthony Dennis…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Nikki Haley says the state needs to sell its “money pits,” starting with eight properties that include the state Education Department’s administration building. Haley said Wednesday selling those properties identified so far would enable taxpayers to avoid spending $30 million on maintenance and other expenses over five years. The figure is not a direct savings,…
