(CNN) – There are fewer Christmas trees to go around this season. According to the National Christmas Tree Association two major tree-producing states, North Carolina and Oregon, have fewer trees to offer this year than in years past. The organization says the shortage is due to the great recession. Farmers planted fewer trees in 2008 and 2009 because tree sales…
Santee, SC (ABC) — 16 days and no signs of Tina Williamson. The niece of the missing Santee woman says she’s holding on to hope for her aunt’s safe return home. Rachel Ellis spoke with the family who says the disappearance is heartbreaking and difficult to process. Categories: Local News, State
Columbia, SC (WOLO) )– The Columbia Police Department says 23 year old Bobby Ramos arrested last week accused of Homicide by Child Abuse in the death of a three year old boy is being hit with new charges. According to CPD, as they were investigating the death of the toddler along Manse Street, where RCSD officials determined the little boy…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-The Richland Two School Board of Trustees voted unanimously voted in favor of rezoning two neighborhoods. Tuesday night. The proposal passed after two readings, and hearing complaints from some district two parents. Board members say the decision to rezone students who live in Jacobs Creek and Forest Creek neighborhoods was made because Catawba Trail Elementary is almost…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — ‘Tis the season for scams and the Columbia police are asking you to be vigilant and extra careful during the holiday season when they say a majority of these types of crimes tend to increase. CPD says, Tuesday afternoon, a Columbia resident notified police of a phone call they deemed suspicious after they say someone claimed…
Image: Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department says a man charged with Burglary, Assault, and Grand larceny is behind bars after authorities say he turned himself in to police today, Tuesday December 3rd, 2019. According to CPD, Jackie Lee Evans is accused of breaking into a home in the 16-hundred block of Hollywood…
IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) –Even though he has been on the Irmo Town Council for 15 years, Barry Walker is looking to bring some fresh news ideas to the table in his first term as Mayor. Some of his goals is to rebuild relationships with other communities and develop infrastructure in his town. Back in November, 1800 voters showed up to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Happening Tuesday night in Forest Acres , it is the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. ‘Sweet Seasons’ will take place from 5:30 – 9:00 pm, at the Forest Park Shopping Center which is off Forest Drive. In addition to the tree lighting , there will be free photos with Santa. https://www.forestacres.net/sweet-seasons You can welcome in December this week at First…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Economists are predicting another solid year for South Carolina. The 2020 Economic Outlook for the state was presented at a conference on Tuesday. For the state, economists predict a slower growth in 2020, but no recession. At the conference, economists gave their full prediction of what next year’s economy will look like. “South Carolina is going…
Authorities in Lexington are searching for a man accused of burglary who they say escaped custody.
