HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina gated community says it has changed its handling of nuisance alligators after a resident complained about a recent removal. The Island Packet newspaper reports the state Department of Natural Resources issued a warning to Hilton Head Plantation about relocating alligators without a permit. The community’s general manager, Peter Kristian, said neighborhood…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are hot on the Governor’s race campaign trail ahead of the runoff. McMaster and Warren will face off in a debate before the June 26th runoff. The candidates will debate on Wednesday, June 20th. The debate is hosted by the Post & Courier and SC ETV. Categories: Local News, News, Politics…
Dustin Johnson, part of the four-way tie for the lead to start the final round, couldn’t keep up with one of his best friends.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Talk about a walk on the wild side of natural history. Many visitors got to hang out with dinosaurs over the weekend. On Saturday, the South Carolina State Museum hosted Paleopalooza. Guests got a chance to see a slithering reptile exhibit, explore the world of fossils, and even see live birds of prey. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–A new program designed to motivate our area youth kicked off Saturday. The Richland Library was the site of the Obama Foundation Columbia Leadership Corps kickoff. The six month program helps to teach people ages 18 to 25 how to be a civic leaders and to tackle issues in their community. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Obama Foundation
IRMO SC (WOLO)- Deputies from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Department of Natural Resources are investigating a possible drowning Sunday afternoon. In a statement from the RCSD, deputies responded to the area of Liberty on the Lake, at 1602 Marina Road for a reported “drowning incident.” According to the agency, witnesses reported that a 40-year old man jumped…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia is celebrating Dads with a cookout. City officials announced you can, once again, join Mayor Steve Benjamin for a celebration of fathers at the third annual Father’s Day Cookout on Sunday, June 17 from 3-6 p.m. at Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Avenue. The Father’s Day Cookout is free and open to the public. Guests can bring…
Worrying what you’re going to do for dad this Father’s Day? Maybe you should just leave him be. According to a survey by the company Groupon, when around 700 fathers were asked what they wanted on their special day a majority said “time to themselves!” The dad’s were asked what they wanted to do with their alone time. Some common…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–South Carolinians got the chance to meet with a legendary bassist who backed up James Brown. Friday at the Richland Library Bootsy Collins made an appearance. From his funky times on the Psychedelic P-Funk Mothership, to Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Collins gave some up and comers a bit of advice. Small Talk with Bootsy Collins was part of the…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–Lexington Police are searching for suspects caught on surveillance breaking into cars. Police say numerous vehicles were rummaged through, and the suspects went from vehicle to vehicle opening doors and looking for items to steal. Police say, according to reports from several victims, they had loose change taken. We’re told by police, three people, possibly teens, broke into…
