Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas Sumter of Columbia was discovered about 200 yards downstream of the Blossom Street Bridge. An autopsy has been scheduled for June 28th to determine Sumter’s cause of death. A…
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)– Camp Wonder Hands’ campers really had a unique experience that will give them stories to tell for the rest of their lives. People usually remember summer camps for the life-long friends they make, the canoeing and silly games they play, but those attending CampWonder Hands won’t ever forget the day the Columbia Police department showed up with multiple…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A Richland County deputy has to be tested for hepatitis-c after he was attacked by a man whose life he was trying to save. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were responding to an overdose at the Regency Inn on Garner Lane Saturday (6/23). When they gave the man narcan he became aggressive towards a deputy…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Before lawmakers began their joint session finalizing the state budget Wednesday (6/27), educators from across the state made a last minute pitch for more funding. The South Carolina Education Association is requesting, among other things, a $60 per student spending increase, a one percent across-the-board raise for teachers, and a starting salary of $32,000 for first…
After 30 years on the US Supreme Court, Justice Anthony Kennedy announces plans to retire effective July 31st.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- This afternoon the House and the Senate passed two bills that could help lower your next utility bill. “This is step one, we have more to do,”Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey said. “But this is a big step one.” Both the House and the Senate rached an argeement on a deal that would cut your utility bill…
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas Sumter of Columbia was discovered about 200 yards downstream of the Blossom Street Bridge. An autopsy has been scheduled for June 28th to determine Sumter’s cause of death. A…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department (CPD), Columbia Fire Department (CFD), and SLED are investigating a string of fires, along the Farrow Road corridor, that have occurred over the last 2 months. The departments are seeking the public’s assistance with identifying the person or persons who may be responsible or may have information regarding the fires. The agencies are working…
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