COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Investigators say what they initially thought was a traffic wreck on Interstate 77 in Columbia has turned into a homicide investigation. Columbia Police spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons said 22-year-old Shamar Johnson was ejected from his car after it crashed into a median and overturned several times before landing in the woods along I-77 near the Shop Road…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say just after midnight Sunday three people were shot at 2300 Gervais St. That is in the area between Harden St and Millwood Ave. on the corner of Gervais and Oak St. Investigators say one victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim’s identity will be released by the Richland Co. Coroner’s Office. No…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — When it comes to saving lives, donating blood is a slam dunk. This month the City of Columbia will host its annual “Hoop It Up” Blood Drive at the Columbia Convention Center. You can roll up your sleeves at the blood drive on Thursday, February 21 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Columbia Metropolitan…
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Democratic presidential candidates made their rounds in South Carolina over the weekend. Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris wrapped up a two-day swing through South Carolina to introduce herself to residents of the early-voting state. At a town hall in West Columbia, a voter told Harris that most Democrats are looking for someone who will defeat President Donald Trump…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters. In South Carolina late last year, Republican Gov. Henry McMaster created a special floodwater commission. The group will be tasked with figuring out how to better combat…
SUMTER,SC (WOLO)- Five members of a drug trafficking ring has been arrested after a several-months-long investigation. Officers say the group is responsible for bringing at least 500 lbs. of marijuana into Sumter from California. During the investigation by the Sumter Police Department’s Organized Crime and Vice Control Unit with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service officers were able to identify four people…
CNN– The FDA has announced its plan to crackdown on the marketing campaigns made by drug companies because life changing claims made by those companies may not be all that they’re chalked up to be say some. Meredith Wood reports. Categories: Local News Tags: FDA
Columbia, SC (WOLO) —Tonight the Richland library continued its celebration of Black history month with the works of outstanding African American authors and illustrators. All the winners of the Coretta Scott King illustrator awards were on display to show the importance African American life and culture. The exhibit takes visitors through the past 50 years of influential pieces that show…
Greenville, SC (AP) — A South Carolina mother has filed a Federal lawsuit against a foster agency for refusing to work with her because of her religion. Aimee Madonna of Simpsonville says Miracle Hill Ministries, a Greenville foster care agency, encouraged her to become a foster parent back in 20-14, but cut ties with her once they found out she…
Led by Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer from the bench and thanks in part to 11 points from A’ja Wilson, their Home team won the 2019 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game 82-80 Friday night.
