This week marks 3 years since Thousand Year Flood
Three years ago this week, the skies opened up marking the beginning of what is to date, the worst natural disaster to ever strike the Midlands.
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One officer confirmed dead, 6 others injured after shooting in Florence
One officer has died and the four other at hospital according to reports, Supsect in custody officials say.
8 Foot alligator crawls into flooded dog park
A scaly 8 foot unwanted guest makes an appearance at a flooded South Carolina dog park.
Suspect in custody after multiple officers shot in Florence SC
UPDATE: Suspect in custody after active shooter incident involving three deputies and two officers.
Three Florence County deputies and two Florence city officers were shot in an incident in the Vintage Place subdivision off Hoffmeyer Road in Florence, according to the Florence County Sheriff’s Office.
Heartfelt “Thank you’s” from USC students after President Pastides announces retirement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– After a decade of serving the University of South Carolina, President Pastides is stepping down. He made the announcement at the State of the University address Wednesday morning. During President Pastides address he said the students are what gave him life and kept both him and his wife going. Now, many students are saying thank you and…
2 more lion cubs born at Riverbanks Zoo
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden announced Wednesday that its lioness Lindelani gave birth to two African lion cubs on Monday Oct. 1.
Richland Co. Sheriff looking for missing elderly woman
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department needs help in finding 81-year-old Mamie Grant.
USC installing metal detectors at Williams-Brice Stadium
In its continuing effort to create a safe environment at its home athletic events, the University of South Carolina is working on a plan to permanently install metal detectors at Williams-Brice Stadium in the near future, as part of Southeastern Conference policies.
‘Jake the Body’ cuts ribbon new fitness center at Midlands School
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McmMaster and Jake ‘the Body’ Steinfeld teamed up to cut the ribbon at the opening of Sanders Middle School’s new Don’t Quit Fitness center. Sanders was one of three schools in South Carolina selected as a Don’t Quit fitness champion after demonstrating new, innovative ways to promote physical activity. Categories: Local News,…
Governor McMaster reacts to USC President Pastides Retirement Announcement
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– After 10 years of serving as president of the University of South Carolina, Harris Pastides is stepping down. Pastides made the announcement Wednesday at his annual ‘State of the University’ address. Shortly afterwards, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster responded in a tweet : Gov. Henry McMaster @henrymcmaster “Under Harris Pastides’ leadership, the University of South Carolina has achieved…
