Columbia,S.C.(WOLO) — The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while City and Government offices will be closed in observance of the long holiday weekend, there are a few things you can do to make a splash. Click here to find out more of your Midlands Happenings. Categories: Local News, News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – To celebrate Memorial Day, businesses and restaurants are offering freebies and military discounts. Memorial Day Freebies 2016 1. Boston Market: 25% off Memorial Day Family Meal. 2. Home Depot and Lowes: 10% Military Discount on Memorial Day Weekend to all veterans who served honorably and who present a valid Form DD214 or other proof of service. 3….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Be on the lookout for the latest scam. According to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office, people are getting calls by someone claiming to be an “official” who says they have their child or grandchild in jail for a serious charge. If money is not received then the loved one will be facing long jail terms claims the…
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AIKEN, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a 30-year-old passenger on a motorcycle has died after the bike hit a horse standing in the middle of Interstate 20. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a release that several horses apparently got loose from a farm near the Wire Road exit about 10 miles east of Aiken around 5:30 a.m. Thursday….
Bryne Sumter SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Sumter police have found a 72-year-old woman they say was last seen Sunday leaving a local hotel. Authorities say Bryne Sumter was reported missing Monday, May 23 by her daughter. Follow the writer on Twitter. Categories: Local News, Sumter Tags: Bryne Sumter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Legislators aren’t spending any money next fiscal year to display the Confederate flag sent to a museum last summer as they await an analysis on moving the entire museum to Charleston. A legislative panel negotiating a final spending plan for 2016-17 approved a budget clause that requires an analysis of available museum space in Charleston and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A new exhibit on display at Dunbar Funeral home in Columbia, aims to remind you about why we celebrate Memorial Day. You can visit “Remembering Our Fallen” through Wednesday, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Dunbar is located at 3926 Devine St. Categories: Local News, News
Matt Perron COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Riverbank Zoo’s newest group of marine mammals have made their public debut. The California sea lions and harbor seals made their return to Riverbanks Zoo and Garden with the grand opening of Sea Lion Landing ahead on the original June 9 date. The public debut of Sea Lion Landing marks the final phase of Destination Riverbanks—the Zoo’s $36-million…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are searching for a man who allegedly fired shots into a vehicle with a victim and three children inside. The incident began in the 4100 block of Winter Park Drive when the victim tried to leave the area with her three children, officials say. The victim’s ex-boyfriend then allegedly jumped…
