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Big gator spotted in Cayce
Courtesy: Don Vargo Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)–Some folks in the Midlands had an unexpected encounter on Mothers Day. Don Vargo sent ABC Columbia News this picture of an alligator he says he saw on the south trail along the Congaree Creek in Cayce. He says the gator was between eight and ten feet long. Officials with the Department of Natural Resources…
E-Cigarette company investing in Lexington Co.
Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– A company that makes e-cigarettes is setting up shop in the Midlands. Monday the governor’s office announced Juul Labs Inc. is planning on investing more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County. The move is expected to create 500 new jobs. Officials say operations are expected to get underway this summer. Those…
Special Olympics South Carolina State Summer Games held this weekend
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a big weekend for some athletes in South Carolina. The Special Olympics South Carolina State Summer Games took place over the weekend at Fort Jackson. The summer games kicked off Friday as law enforcement officers ran the Flame of Hope across the state. The Torch Run ended at the Solomon Center at Fort Jackson to start the opening…
Kershaw deputies arrest a man accused of threatening law enforcement
Kershaw County deputies have arrested a man accused of threatening to shoot law enforcement at their office on Saturday.
SAFE Lexington 24/7 Safety Run promoting safety among drivers, runners and cyclists
The SAFE Lexington 24/7 Safety Run started at 5 a.m. Monday at Radius Church to kick off Runner Safety Week.
Cardi B takes over Colonial Life Arena on Mother’s Day Okurrr!
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Grammy award winning rapper, Cardi B spent Mother’s Day performing in front a large crowd at Colonial Life Arena. Cardi started off the show acknowledging hard working moms. She also performed some of her biggest hits like, “I Like it” and Bodak Yellow. This was her second time performing at CLA, but her first time headlining a show…
Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Three South Carolina teenagers face charges including attempted murder in a string of recent crimes. The State newspaper reports that the crimes include an armed robbery, shots fired at a home and vehicle break-ins in Columbia. The names of the teens weren’t released because of their age _ two are 14 and one is 16. Columbia police…
One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in Richland Co. Sunday
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say one man is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Richland County Sunday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff’s Department, at about 4:30a.m., deputies were called out to Parklane Road and O’Neal Court in reference to a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found two men who had been shot in the upper…
Victims identified in deadly double shooting in Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police have identified the two people who were shot and killed in Columbia Saturday night. Police say the shooting happened in the 200 block of Skyland Drive. The Richland County coroner has identified the victims as Jahquan Peterson,26, and 23-year-old Mary Carmichael. #CPDSCInvestigates: Fatal shooting at 221 Skyland Drive last night. Two victims. Several investigators responded to the…
