Airman charged with murder of federal officer at courthouse in California
Authorities say an Air Force sergeant is charged with murder after fatally shooting a federal security officer outside a courthouse in CA.
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Five years after church massacre, South Carolina protects monuments
Some monuments from the State House grounds are under fire, as today marks 5 years since the Mother Emanuel AME Church massacre.
Columbia unanimously passes updated ‘Use of Force’ policy
Council members vote to approve new 'Use of Force' recommendations
Columbia, SC ( WOLO) — The day the entire country watched phone recorded video of an unarmed Minneapolis man die in police custody, it sparked a closer look at policies into Columbia’s policing here in South Carolina. (Courtesy Ben Crump Law) George Floyd is pictured in an undated photo released by the office of Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump. The…
Two killed in fatal crash on Dicey Creek Road in Kershaw
South Carolina Highway Patrol says two people were killed in a fatal crash on Tuesday on Dicey Creek Road at US Hwy. 1.
Comet holds ‘Grand Reopening’ with new safety measures
Columbia' public transportation system is adjusting safety requirements to protect riders and employees
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Comet is open again and this time with some new safeguards in place to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 while protecting those who ride the bus and employees. Tuesday afternoon officials with the city’s bus system held a ‘Grand Reopening’ ceremony at its hub which is located on Sumter Street in downtown Columbia. Among…
RCSD arrest suspect barricaded in Eastover home for more than 6 hours
An over 6 hour standoff comes to an end after deputies force the suspect out of the home
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Richland Co. deputies spent more than 6 hours trying to negotiate the surrender of 21-year-old Tyreek Douglas who authorities say barricaded himself inside a home in Eastover. Authorities were conducting a traffic stop in connection with a car stolen off of two Notch Road when the suspect took off, leading deputies on a chase that ended…
City of Columbia discusses mandatory face mask ‘Emergency Order’
City Council members plan to discuss implementing a requirement for masks to be worn in public
Columbia, SC (WOLO)— To wear or not to wear? In the City of Columbia soon that may no longer be a choice, but a requirement. City council members plan to discuss the possible introduce of an Emergency order making it mandatory to wear protective face masks in public places to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As South Carolina continues to…
Local groups call for removing statues, renaming buildings protected under Heritage Act
Certain buildings need a two-third vote from the General Assembly to be renamed
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Some lawmakers and groups are urging members of the General Assembly to vote on the removal of statues from the State House grounds and change the names of buildings on college campuses. In the last week, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have taken steps to try and rename buildings after former Governor Benjamin Tillman…
Red Cross now testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday, the American Red Cross announced that all blood donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies. “Every donation can help save up to three lives,” said Kristen Boyle, Donor Recruitment Representative with American Red Cross. “When we send off the blood donation to be tested like we normally do, that’s when we’ll do the antibody…
Arrests announced in assault at May 30th protest
Courtesy CPD Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Tuesday Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and Deputy Columbia Police Chief Melron Kelly announced the arrest of two people for an assault during last month’s protests that turned violent. Investigators say Trechaun Belton and a juvenile whose name was not released assaulted a man who investigators say was trying to find out if it was…
