GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) – An audit of summer camps at Clemson University found a lack of background checks for some staffers. The audit obtained by The Greenville News found that several camps were failing to run returning staffers through the National Sex Offender Registry each year and getting statements that there were no violations during the past year. The camps…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Benedict College has launched the first graduate program in the school’s 149-year history. The State reports the Masters of Business Administration program will open to its first group of students on July 1. The program, announced in a news release Friday, will be housed at the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Students will…
American Idol/ABC COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – American Idol has announced dates and locations for upcoming auditions this fall. The ABC show is hosting auditions across the country, including Columbia You will have the chance to audition on August 26th. Other audition locations in the Southeast region include Mobile, Alabama, Macon Georgia, and Tallahassee Florida. Details HERE: https://abc.go.com/shows/american-idol/auditions While in-person auditions will…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Dozens of people got to meet and greet some of America’s heroes in Columbia Saturday. The National Guard hosted a D-day event at the South Carolina Military Museum. The event recognized World War II veterans. Many of the veterans signed posters and military memorabilia. ABC Columbia spoke to a 107-year-old veteran about what it means to have people…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Presidential candidate Kamala Harris was back in the Midlands Saturday for the states NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration. Harris was this years keynote speaker. She took time to defend her record as a prosecutor and spoke about how her background in law enforcement is her greatest strength against President Trump. Categories: Local News, News, Politics
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia police are investigating an incident at Earlewood Park that sent one man to the hospital. Officials say on Saturday around 4:45 p.m. a bystander came across a man who had injuries to his upper torso. The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital to be treated for his injures. According to police the victim’s injures are…
(CNN)-Federal officials are warning consumers to avoid certain brands of frozen berries sold at Kroger and other grocery stores over fears of Hepatitis A virus contamination. The berries were sold nationwide under the grocery store’s “private selection” brand. The contamination was discovered during a frozen berry sampling by the Food and Drug Administration, the grocery chain said. “These products are available at Kroger and…
Zachary Crabtree (left) and Beth Backus (right) (SCSO) SCOTLAND COUNTY, N.C. (WPDE) — Beth Backus, 23, and Zachary Crabtree, 24, are charged in connection with the abuse of a 16-week-old infant, according to the Scotland County Sheriff’s Office. Backus is charged with two counts of felony child abuse, inflicting serious bodily injury and felony child abuse by negligence, resulting in…
LATTA,SC (WOLO)- An elderly woman has been reported missing by the Latta Police Department. Jaxie Rogers,85, was last seen on June 7th at 2:07 p.m. leaving the IGA on Richardson Street in Latta, according to police. Police also say Rogers was possibly spotted in North Carolina at 3:30 p.m. She is described as 5’4 weighing 110 pounds. She was seen…
Dillon County, S.C. (WPDE) — Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting at a nightclub on Lockemy Boulevard in Dillon County, according to Captain Cliff Annette with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. Arnette said the victim is a man who appears to be in his mid 20’s. He said they’re following all leads to solve the shooting and make an arrest. Dillon…
