BLOOD SHORTAGE: Community partners team up to donate at American Red Cross drive
“Cancer patients, trauma patients such as car accidents, even mother and newborn babies sometimes need blood. There’s a wide variety, Balash said.
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Local Living: Peanut Boil and Food Drive, plus Big Dog Bonanza
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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In Local Living, Harvest Hope is kicking off the ‘It’s Scary to be Hungry’ Food Drive. During the month of October, community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items at any of their branches or you can shop Amazon Wish List here: https://amzn.to/3a7lUvA. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/3iDih5o. The food drive is hoping to raise…
Suspects arrested in connection with murder of Cayce woman
Courtesy:LCSD Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–Two more suspects are in custody in connection with the death of a 30 year old Cayce woman. A spokesperson for the Cayce Department of Public Safety says Charles Craft and Michael Ponder are both charged with accessory after the fact in the murder of Heather Jordan. Police say the men helped the man suspected in her…
Lexington PD investigating car break-ins at apartment complex
Police say numerous vehicles had windows broken and items stolen
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– Lexington Police say they are investigating a series of car break-ins at Lullwater at Saluda Pointe apartment complex. Police say they responded to numerous vehicles with windows broken and items stolen to include several handguns. Police say it happened around 2am. According to Police, in some incidents, back passenger windows were broken to steal things that had…
Annual Midlands Plant and Flower Festival at SC Farmer’s Market
The SC Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Plant and Flower Festival this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking to get your yard ready for Fall, you can head to the South Carolina State Farmer’s Market this weekend. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Plant and Flower Festival. Admission and parking is free. You can shop for a variety of home, yard, and garden decor. For more information click…
RSCD: Woman wanted, accused of robbing Red Roof Inn
Deputies say the suspect was seen grabbing the register key from the clerk's arm
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Richland County Deputies are searching for a woman accused of robbing a motel in August. Deputies released surveillance video from the Red Roof Inn on Nates road. According to investigators, the suspect was staying at the motel and asked the desk clerk for a refund but the clerk refused. Deputies say she was seen grabbing the register key…
Rolling up sleeves to give blood: Faith and Blue Blood Drive
Richland County Sheriff's Department partnering with local church for blood drive
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)–Blood supply is critically low according to the Red Cross, and today you can help save a life in the Midlands. The Faith and Blue Blood Drive is being hosted by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and members of the church community at the Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia. Official with The American Red Cross says…
DHEC: 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 and 74 new deaths Friday
Here are the latest Coronavirus case numbers for South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Here are the latest Coronavirus case numbers for South Carolina. Friday, SC DHEC reported 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 and 74 new deaths. Since the pandemic began state health officials have reported more than 867,000 cases and more than 12,000 COVID-19 deaths statewide. For information on Coronavirus testing and vaccine sites, click the link https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine Categories: Local News…
Grab that mask: City of Columbia extends mask ordinance
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Grab that mask. The City of Columbia extended its mask mandate. Columbia City Council voted on the extension Tuesday afternoon. The mandate requires masks in all buildings open to the general public for everyone 5 and older. Violators could face fines of up to $100. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says we’re not out of the woods yet….
Mayor’s Walk Against Domestic Violence goes virtual
On Saturday, October 9, participants are asked to join in and show their support
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Lace up those shoes for a good cause. City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin’s annual Walk Against Domestic Violence is going virtual. On Saturday, October 9, participants are asked to join in and show their support by going for a walk in their own neighborhoods, local parks and other outdoor areas throughout the city. To register, go…
