ABC NEWS–Daylight saving time began at 2:00 a.m. That means if you have not listened to the experts, if you did not spring forward last night, now is the time. Move your clock one hour ahead. Fire officials say this is also a good time to check all the batteries in your smoke detector. Daylight Saving Time typically marks the…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The first ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade marched through downtown Lexington Saturday. The parade was hosted by the Lexington County Blowfish minor league baseball team. The team’s owner, Bill Shanahan, has envisioned this parade for years. “”It was always been his vision,” Blowfish Chairman Daniel Hennigan said, “And I believe he started this out in San Francisco…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Thousands walked through downtown Columbia Saturday, to raise money and awareness for heart health. Did you know that 1 in 3 adults has some form of heart disease? The American Heart Association reports that 80 percent of heart diseases are preventable with lifestyle changes. The 2016 Midlands Heart Walk is designed to promote physical activity and initiate…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies say a man is behind bars after shoplifting and assaulting a deputy Friday night. Officials said they responded to the Circle K at 8500 Two Notch Rd. around 8 p.m. They were there to arrest Marvinyo White for shoplifting. Deputies said he took an alcoholic drink without paying and left, returning shortly after….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hundreds of Little League players hit the diamond Saturday. This weekend the Irmo Little League officially kicked off Baseball season with Opening Ceremonies. According to organizers, for more than 75 years, Little League has provided communities around the world the opportunity for families to connect and for children to come together in a healthy, safe environment to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is getting ready to roll out results of a traffic plan concerning the Bull Street area. Officials will host a public meeting on Wednesday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers. At the meeting officials with the city will discuss the Bull Street Traffic Analysis Study. According to City of…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — A man wanted for burglary and a string of other charges was arrested Thursday. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said 20-year-old Divine McNeil was arrested for burglary, attempted burglary, petit larceny, and escape. McNeil was arrested Thursday, March 10, just before 1 p.m. after he led deputies on a foot chase after allegedly cutting the screen to the victim’s…
Trevell Garner (OCRDC) ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Police say a teen is behind bars after robbing a local store he frequented. 19-year-old Trevell Garner is charged with strong arm robbery after he allegedly went to Mallard’s Grocery on Jack Branch Road just before 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10 and demanded money from the register. Authorities with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is expressing his concerns about a possible Supreme Court nominee. Graham says the nominee that Hillary Clinton might choose could be a more liberal candidate than the one President Obama might nominate. Here’s what Graham has to say on the matter. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: Politics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A lockdown was in place at Blythewood High School Friday afternoon after a student made a threat against another student through social media. Officials with the school district told ABC Columbia that the lockdown lasted between 15-20 minutes. Richland County School District Two parents were notified of the lockdown by email, call and text according to a release from…
