Lexington, SC (WOLO)– Lexington Police say they have made an arrest in connection with an overnight shooting death of a 15 year old male at the Town & Country Apartments. Courtesy Lexington Police According to Police, around 10:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shooting at 301 Roberts Street. When officers arrived, they say they found a 15-year-old victim who…
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO)– SC State University has postponed its Parade of Champions set for Sunday, January 30 at 12:30pm. The Parade was meant to celebrate the SC State Football Teams Championship win. The University says the parade has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases among student-athletes The University says no new date has been set. Statement from SC State University:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC is hosting free vaccination clinics. According to State Health officials, all South Carolinians age 5* and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine. *The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for those 5 and older. Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccines are approved for 18 and up. DHEC Vaccination Line 1-866-365-8110 Weekdays, 8a.m.- 6p.m. To find a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — A few areas saw a very light dusting of Snow overnight. Some people in the Northeast woke up Saturday to cars lightly covered in snow. Light dusting snow Northeast This is the third weekend in a row that parts of South Carolina and Columbia, and other Midlands areas experienced winter weather. Categories: Local News Tags:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges Midlands residents to stay off the roads for unnecessary travel if winter weather approaches. If you have to drive with ice or sleet or snow on the grounds, make sure you check your car’s fluids, battery and tires. Officials say you should insulate water pipes to prevent them from freezing,…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Here is a look at some of the events happening in your Local Living. South Carolina State Museum Spring Break Camp Although it may not seem like it with these freezing temperatures — spring break for the kids will be here before we know it. If you’re looking for some plans the South Carolina State Museum…
Davis has been proposing medical marijuana since 2014 and has invested years of research into the issue. He has answered questions about concerns over the bill at the statehouse this week.
Image: SCEMD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) encourages every household to have an emergency preparedness plan in place in case you lose power. that includes a winter weather supplies kit that can be put together pretty easily if you plan ahead. The agency says you can get a water-proof container add flashlights with extra…
(CNN) — Inflation Prices continue jumping A key inflation measure rose again last year at the fastest pace since 1982. The Bureau of Economic Analysis says inflation was up 5.8% between December 2020 to December 2021. Energy prices climbed nearly 30%, and food prices rose nearly 8%. American incomes also rose with inflation, but at a slower pace. Personal incomes…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to AAA gas prices in South Carolina and North Carolina have not risen much this week, even as the price of crude oil rises. AAA says South Carolina drivers are paying an average of $3.02 a gallon , a one-cent increase on the week. This is three cents more than a month ago and 85 cents…
