Columbia Police Department is investigating a fatal collision on Garners Ferry Road that killed one male pedestrian Sunday.
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A private school in Darlington has raised $30,000 for the families of seven officers who authorities say were shot during an ambush earlier this year. The Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School presented checked for $4,825 to each officer or their family on Tuesday. Florence Police Sgt. Terrence Carrway and Florence County Sheriff’s investigator Farrah Turner were killed in…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) – The lawyer for a South Carolina restaurant owner who wants to get rid of a Confederate flag in front of his business says it is a historical display in an area only zoned for businesses. The Sons of Confederate Veterans were given a small piece of land in front of Edisto River Creamery in Orangeburg by…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Looking for a little winter fun with the kids this Christmas break? Winterfest is now underway at the South Carolina State Museum. The event features holidays around the world, a Nutcracker performance, visits with Santa and a chance to ride the new North Pole Express. Winterfest runs through January 6, 2019. Museum officials say you can enjoy Holidays…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– It’s always fun looking at all the different Christmas trees this time of year and how people get creative with decorating them, but sometimes, they can cause more heartache than happiness. The Columbia fire department doesn’t want to stop by your house this holiday season and a way to ensure that is by checking the health of your…
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) – Officials in South Carolina say a man was shot and later died after he answered a knock on the door of his home. Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said in a news release that 27-year-old Carl Boyd answered a knock on his door by two men shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday in Aiken. Carlton said Boyd…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- SLED is investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington County Friday night. Ronald Scott Jenkins, 55, suffered a gunshot wound and died after being transported to a hospital, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Deputies say Jenkins was the subject of a brief search after a call in reference to a suicidal person. “Before deputies…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Elves have a treat for your wallet this holiday and it looks like Santa is bringing the gift of lower gas prices. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia have dropped 3.5 cents per gallon over the last week. Drivers in the midlands are paying an average of $1.96 a gallon. ABC Columbia scouted out some prices in…
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has adjourned without a deal on spending, an hour after the House ended its session, guaranteeing a partial government shutdown will begin at midnight Friday. Senators expect to return at noon Saturday as talks continue. Without a deal, funding for about 25 percent of the government expires at midnight. Categories: National News, News, Politics
Columbia, (WOLO) — It’s a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get out of the house to do some sight seeing, The City of Columbia has a list of places, times and hours…
