COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — According to the National Weather Service a tornado watch is in effect for the Midlands area and out of caution many school districts have made the decision to cancel after-school programs. Here is a list of the districts who’ve cancelled activities so far: Fairfield School District Lexington School District One Lexington School District Three (BLPS Family…
NWS/Jonathan Kennedy Twitter COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A tornado watch has been issued for several counties throughout the state until 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 24. A WATCH means meteorological conditions are conducive to spawning a tornado. At present NO tornado has been sighted. Also be aware that as this front moves through our area we will experience high winds and higher wind…
CROSS, S.C. (WOLO) — A Cross man arrested last week on a drug-related charge was a direct response to community complaints of drug activity, officials say. Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said several complaints had been made of suspected drug activity going on at a location just east of Eutawville. “This is our response to the complaints, one arrested and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — President Barack Obama wants to close Guantanamo Bay and it’s creating a firestorm in Congress. Monday, the president says the detention center undermines America’s national security and needs to be closed. The plan does call for transferring the remaining detainees to the U.S. and seeks nearly $500,000,000 in construction costs. It does not say where the…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — This week, ABC Columbia will be profiling each of the Democratic Presidential candidates ahead of Saturday’s primary. In South Carolina, Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton holds a commanding lead over Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Clinton leads most polls by double-digits. Coming off a big win in Nevada, Hillary Clinton continues to push on in her…
Donald Myers LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO/AP)– The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is releasing information regarding the arrest of Donnie Myers on February 22. The Highway Patrol was called to the scene of Old Chapin Road and Beech Creek Road in Lexington just before 8 p.m. to investigate a single vehicle collision. Troopers found that a 2007 Lexus had been traveling…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) —”Keeping the Midlands Beautiful” and making our environment a little greener. That’s the goal of TD Bank’s “TD Tree Days” project. Monday, employee volunteers planted trees at Owens Park. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin was on hand to help out. It’s just one way organizers say they can enhance our community. The hope is the trees will add…
CHESTER, S.C. (AP) _ The attorney for a Chester man who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for a shooting death two years ago says he will appeal the sentence as too harsh. The Herald of Rock Hill reports that 19-year-old Robert Isaiah Graham was sentenced Monday. Graham pleaded guilty to murder last year in the death of 16-year-old…
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RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Deputies need help locating two females who allegedly stole baby items from a store on Two Notch Road. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said just after 10 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, two female suspects walked in to the Walmart 10060 Two Notch Road and stole numerous baby clothing items and baby formula. Authorities say the the suspects…
