Five Points goes green to kick of St. Patrick’s Day
The annual tradition is back! Five Points is getting ready for their St, Patrick’s Day festival and start with dying the fountain in the entertainment district green.
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First nationally sponsored NAACP event held in SC since organization’s boycott over Confederate flag
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – For the first time in nearly 20 years the NAACP is holding regional training in South Carolina. In 2000, the civil rights organization boycotted the state while the Confederate flag flew in front of the State House. Tuesday’s (3/5) event marked the NAACP’S first nationally sponsored event to be held in South Carolina since the boycott…
Mayor Steve Benjamin, Council members excited for new CHA Commissioners
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– There are four new board members on the CHA Board of Commissioners. The Columbia city council announced the four new board members at their meeting. The council had nearly 40 people apply for the positions and city council was pleased with the pool of applicants. “This is a significant responsibility. Whose visibility has been raised to a new…
School attendance down following rumored social media threats
The Orangebur County Sheriff’s Office is asking parents and students alike to ignore threats of an attack following a February shooting.
Local Weather Science Officer talks SC Tornadoes: Which months are more common
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the wake of Sunday night’s severe weather, which included 3 confirmed tornadoes, the National Weather service is talking the impact of tornado season in South Carolina. The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes hit the Midlands, from Elgin to Lexington county. Officials say three surveying crews assessed the damage on Monday, where they found EF-1 tornado…
Richland County offers free Shred Days event
Get rid of your personal and private documents during a Richland County shredding event.
Body found near Broad River Boat Landing confirmed as former USC student
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WOLO) – Beaufort County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found near Broad River Boat Landing as a former USC student. Mallory Beach. Courtesy: National Center For Missing And Endangered Officials say Mallory Beach, 19, was discovered by a boater in a marsh area on Sunday. Beaufort County deputies say Beach was reported missing after she was ejected…
Lexington County EMS worker charged with assaulting a child
Lexington County deputies say a Lexington EMS worker has been charged with assaulting a child he was attempting to restrain while on duty.
Group launches study to examine if gaming, gambling could deliver new revenue stream to SC
Two former State officials want to find out if legalized gambling would be good for South Carolina.
Lexington Sheriff’s Department need help identifying man
(photo: Lexington County Sheriff’s Department) Lexington, SC (WOLO) — Do you recognize this man? Take a good look at this image from a store surveillance camera. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them identify the person in the image. Authorities say they are working to identify the man as they continue investigating the theft of thousands…
