(CNN) — A new report by the Surgeon General released aims to point out how beneficial it is to quit smoking at any age. This is the first report by the Surgeon General to focus solely on smoking since 1990. Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. The report also notes that…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)— Law Enforcement officers from across out state were honored here in Columbia. Captian Chris Duke, Master Deputy Ryan MacAdams and K-9 Deputy Richard Hazel from the Richland County Sheriff Office were all honored with a Medal of Valor that annually recognizes deputies for risking their lives in the line of duty. Eight officers from Florence were also…
Image: Columbia Fire dept. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s official! Meet the 20 newest men and women now confirmed firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department. Thursday night, Columbia Richland Fire Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins officially confirmed the graduates as members of the 2019-02 CRFD Recruit Class. Each of the 20 recruits were badged by Chief Jenkins during the ceremony that…
Columbia, SC (AP) —A top Richland County official is switching allegiances when it comes to the 2020 presidential election. Richland County Council Vice Chair Dalhi Myers tells the Associated Press she is no longer endorsing former Vice President Joe Biden and will instead back Senator Bernie Sanders. Myers says she changed her mind in part because she values what she…
Image: CNN (CNN)— The longtime PBS Anchor, Jim Lehrer has died. Lehrer who may be most well known for his more than 30 years as the host of the PBS show he ‘Newshour’ passed away today. According to a statement released by PBS says he died “peacefully in his sleep at home.” Lehrer had served as a moderator for a…
Image: OCSO Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Orangeburg county sheriff’s have arrested the second suspect accused of a December burglary. According to Orangeburg deputies, the two men face multiple charges in connection to a home break in where officials say weapons were stolen. According to authorities, during the incident Fleming distracted the elderly home owner, while Dubose slipped into the home…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) — If you purchased a Powerball ticket for Wednesday night’s drawing, you may want to double check those numbers because you may have the winning ticket. A spokesperson for the SC Education Lottery says someone purchased a ticket that matched all five white ball numbers winning them a cool $1 million smackers. Lottery officials say the ticket…
(Courtesy: SCSO) Deontae Jackson(Courtesy: SCSO) Deontae JacksonSUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — Sumter County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for a person of interest considered to be “armed and dangerous” in connection with a death investigation. Deputies say Deontae Rashawn Jackson, 20, was involved with the murder of Montrell Epps, 23. A deputy found Epps’s body off of McCrays Mill Road on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We are headed to Broadway in our look at Local Living. Something “Wicked” is flying into the Koger Center. Tonight Broadway in Columbia presents ‘Wicked’. It is the untold story from the Land of Oz about the Witches of Oz. There are plenty of performances now through February 9, 2020. In all, there are 24 shows. Some of…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to deliver his State of the City address next week. The mayor will speak on issues facing the City of Columbia and is expected to lay out his vision for the future. The State of the City will will be held Wednesday, January 29 at 6pm at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention…
