Columbia, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina is among the least safe states in the country according to a survey released recently. According to wallethub.com, South Carolina is the tenth least safe state in the Country. The study was based on factors like, traffic fatalities per miles traveled, murders per capita, and assaults per capita. Vermont was ranked as the safest…
LANCASTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – A train carrying soy beans derailed in Lancaster County Monday (6/5). The Sheriff’s Office says no one was hurt when the train went off the tracks around 3:30. The train left from Kershaw on its way to Chester before it derailed. L & C Railway is investigating. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Jehrode Hodge SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Sumter County Sheriff Officials have arrested a man in connection with larceny and burglary after her allegedly left evidence that clearly identified him at the scene. Officials say on April 21, Jehrode Hodge, 30, went the S&S Muffler Shop in Sumter through an unlocked door. While there he stole speakers and amplifiers from…
A kidnapped infant was found safe Tuesday and her sex offender father was arrested after a two-day manhunt that began when he assaulted the baby’s mother with a knife, authorities said. Emma Grace Kennedy, who is seven months old, appeared to be in good health and was being evaluated at a hospital, the Danville Police Department in Virginia said in…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Gov. Henry McMaster and the four candidates challenging him for the Republican nomination are facing off for a final time before voters pick among them. McMaster, Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant, former Lt. Gov. Yancey McGill, former state public health director Catherine Templeton and Greenville businessman John Warren meet at the University of South Carolina at 7…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Deputies are searching for a suspect accused of shoplifting and hitting an employee with a shopping cart. Investigators say the suspect shown here on surveillance, stole a $100 dollars worth of merchandise from the Kroger on Roberts Branch Parkway last month. If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-Crime-SC. Categories: Local News, News…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Democratic candidates for Governor held a debate at USC Monday. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier and South Carolina public radio. Representative James Smith, Charleston businessman Phil Noble and Florence Attorney Marguerite Willis discussed important issues such as health care and economic stability. The Republicans debate Tuesday night at USC. Categories: Local…
Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Columbia Police Department are still investigating a shooting at the Legacy Caribbean Bar and Grill on O’Neil Court.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, took a ride to Carowinds, the place where the Carolinas come together! Curtis took a tour of the amusement park to check out the huge roller coasters and the gigantic water park! Join us each weekday from 5am-7am on Good Morning Columbia. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you have comments about the trains running across Assembly Street? Now is your chance to talk with SC DOT Officials. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has scheduled a public information meeting Tuesday, June 5, 2018, concerning the proposed Assembly Street railroad separation project in Richland County. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Seawell’s, 1125 Rosewood Drive in Columbia. Officials say this is a drop-in style meeting where people can…
