FOLLY BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Emergency responders in the low country say they are seeing an uptick in the number of jellyfish stings this summer. Lifeguards say they treated 41 reported jellyfish stings on the Isle of Palms on Friday (8/10). According to park officials, that’s not an uncommon number for this time of year, as jellyfish are common in…
HOPKINS,SC (WOLO)- A chemical leak at the Westinghouse fuel factory raised a lot of concerns about potential harm to drinking water for people who live in Lower Richland. A community meeting was held Monday night in Hopkins so residents can get answers. The leak happened in June but was reported a month later, sparking concerns with residents about their safety….
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) – President Trump and the White House are facing off against former Senior Administration Aide Omarosa Manigault Newman. She’s now released audio she claims captures President Trump saying he didn’t know she was fired. President Trump attacked her on Twitter in response. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: National News, News, Politics
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating an armed and extremely dangerous murder suspect. Sheriff Anthony Dennis said this was a cold blood murder and the suspect wanted is a sovereign citizen– meaning he doesn’t believe in government laws. Demetrius Alexander Brown is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting that happened Saturday afternoon….
Categories: Local News, News, State, Sumter
A group of friends from the Midlands is turning to the community for help after getting into a head-on collision with a taxi bus in Barbados.
The rival Koreas announced Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in will meet in Pyongyang sometime in September, while their envoys also discussed Pyongyang’s nuclear disarmament efforts and international sanctions.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Are you looking to adopt a furry friend? Columbia Animal Services, and Lexington County Animal Services, are hosting a ‘Clear the Shelter’ adoption Special. Organizers say adoptions, for all animals, will be free at both Animal Services locations. WHO: Columbia Animal Services and Lexington County Animal Services (nationwide adoption event) WHEN: Saturday, August 18, 2018- 9 a.m….
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Columbia woman who died after being shot Sunday morning has been identified. Nakya D. Scott, 33, of Columbia was transported from the scene by Richland County EMS to Palmetto Health Richland Memorial Hospital where she died, according to Coroner Gary Watts. Watts said an autopsy indicated the cause of death to be due to a gunshot…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Officials have identified the man who was found dead in a pond Saturday afternoon. Andrew Laverne Threatt, 45, of Columbia was discovered in the pond by a citizen. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says an autopsy was conducted and Threatt’s cause of death is pending further studies The Columbia Police Department is investigating the incident. Categories: Local…
