COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – From a 5K honoring the family of a flood victim, to a celebration of African-American culture, here’s what you were doing this Saturday. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The American Red Cross is asking you to roll up your sleeves and save a life. Red Cross officials say the winter months have been especially hard on donations and they are in critical need of blood. Blood donation appointments can be quickly and easily scheduled by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visitingredcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More good news if you are filling up at the pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices have dropped 3.5 cents in the past week. The average price of gas in Columbia is around $1.62 cents a gallon. The National average for a gallon of gas has fallen 6.5 cents per gallon to $1.82 cents per gallon….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department is investigating a reported sexual assault near USC early Saturday morning. Officers say it happened around 3:30 a.m. in the 800 block of Barnwell Street. The victim, a woman, told police that an armed male forced her to go with him to the location where he sexually assaulted her.After the crime, she says she went to her…
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested 22-year-old Andre Heatley in the murder of his ex-girlfriend Friday in the 10,000 block of Farrow Road in Blythewood. The Richland County Coroner announced Saturday that 19-year-old Deanndra Roach died due to complications from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body. Deputies say they were dispatched to a field off…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to wear red for heart health. The City of Columbia is gearing up for National Wear Red Day on February 5th. The city is inviting everyone to recognize National Wear Red day to help support the fight against heart disease. On Friday, February 5th the city will announce plans for the the 2016 Go Red…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Update: Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says a missing 15 year old has been found safe in the Midlands. ABC Columbia News is working on the new details. Lott had requested the community’s assistance in locating the teen. Authorities say Kaila Stukes was last seen between 7:30 a.m and 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28 on Harbison Boulevard…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S. C. (WOLO) — Richland County Deputies say they have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death Friday. Deputies say a woman’s body was found Friday in the ten-thousand block of Farrow Road in Blythewood. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the victim had been shot multiple times. Details are limited at this time. ABC Columbia News…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now is your chance to see Fort Jackson up close and personal thanks to an invite from the Commanding General. Major General Roger Cloutier, Jr. is inviting the public to tour of Fort Jackson and take a look at Soldiers in training on February 19th. According to the official invite, Cloutier, Fort Jackson’s commanding general, will host an…
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