Multiple displaced after fire at Grove at St. Andrews apartment Saturday night
At least 14 people are now displaced from their homes after a 2-alarm apartment fire late Saturday night.
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Sunday marks 16 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
On August 29, 2005 Katrina made landfall near Grand Isle, Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS–Sunday marks 16 years since Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast. On August 29, 2005 Katrina made landfall near Grand Isle, Louisiana. The category-three storm caused severe flooding to a number of cities, including New Rrleans, which suffered catastrophic damage when levees failed. More than 1,800 fatalities were attributed to Katrina across the Gulf region. Financial damage from…
DHEC hosting free COVID-19 vaccination sites across state
DHEC officials are urging SC residents to get the shot
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19. DHEC has numerous mobile and vaccination sites across South Carolina. The vaccinations are free. To find a vaccine location…
SC Red Cross deploying disaster workers to Gulf Coast to aid with Hurricane Ida
SC Red Cross workers deploying to help with Hurricane Ida
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Disaster workers from South Carolina are on their way to the Gulf Coast in preparation for Hurricane Ida. The Red Cross of South Carolina announced eight of its disaster workers are pre-positioning shelter and relief supplies in advance of the storm. The storm is forecast to make landfall along the Gulf Coast this weekend. The Red Cross…
Man accused of series of home break-ins arrested
CPD says the suspect was taken into custody a short time after the most recent overnight break-in
Image: CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department has arrested a man accused of breaking into several homes the South Columbia area. Authorities say 51 year old Gregory Williams was arrested after running from a home in the 1000 block of Woodrow street and swiping electronics, clothing and sneakers. CPD says with the help of their K-9 team…
Memorial and balloon release held in memory of Dutch Fork Football Player
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Dozens of green, silver and white balloons were released Friday night in memory of a Dutch Fork High School Football player who died earlier in the week. Dutch Fork Football Stadium was filled Friday night but not for a game. A Memorial was held for 17 year old Jack Alkhatib. The Senior died after collapsing at football practice…
Remote learning set for Three Lexington District Two Schools temporarily
The District says on Monday Northside Middle and Pine Ridge Middle School will begin remote learning
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Three Lexington Two schools are moving temporarily from in-person classes to remote learning. On Friday, Cayce Elementary students and teachers began remote learning. They are set to return to campus on September 9. The District says on Monday two more schools will go remote, Northside Middle and Pine Ridge Middle School. Students and staff at the schools…
US airstrike targets Islamic State member in Afghanistan
The United States military struck back at the Islamic State
WASHINGTON (AP) _ The United States military struck back at the Islamic State , bombing an IS member in Afghanistan. The airstrike comes in retaliation for a devastating suicide bombing claimed by the group that killed as many as 169 Afghans and 13 American service members at the Kabul airport Thursday. President Joe Biden said Thursday that the perpetrators cannot…
Midlands Hospitals say they are in a strained situation and are urging SC residents to get vaccinated
Prisma Health, Lexington Medical Center, and MUSC Columbia stressed the dire situations in their hospitals as COVID-19 cases rise
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Local health officials across the Midlands are sounding the alarm, and pleading with South Carolinians to get vaccinated. On Friday, officials from Prisma Health, Lexington Medical Center, and MUSC Columbia stressed the dire situations in their hospitals, as COVID-19 cases are rising faster than they can handle. Lexington Medical Center is at their tipping point, with 47…
Man accused of soliciting person he thought was a minor for sex
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson says the suspect also sent explicit images
Image: SC Office of the Attorney General/logo Greenville, SC (WOLO) — A Simpsonville man is facing up to 20 years in prison if he is convicted of accusations that allege 40 year old Landon Gibson solicited someone officials say he thought was a minor. Authorities say Gibson is also accused of sending a sexually explicit image to the person as…
