COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Easter came early to the Governor’s Mansion. Patients from Palmetto Health Childrens Hospital took part in the Governor’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday. Families we spoke with say the event was a great break from the hospital. The Easter egg hunt was first organized back in 1986 by Ann Riley, the late wife of former Governor…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina is a step closer to becoming the latest state to allow the legalization of marijuana for treatment of critically ill patients. The Senate Medical Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a measure approving the use of medical marijuana. It now goes to the full Senate, although its chances of passage before the end of this…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One person is dead after a police chase ended when a suspect struck a utility pole and crashed into a restaurant, say Richland County Deputies. According to officials, the passenger in the car died and the driver was taken to the hospital. After the suspect hit a utility pole, officials say it fell onto a Deputy’s car, the…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and families for the event. According to the Governor’s office, the governor will issue a statewide proclamation designating the day to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A reminder that the City of Columbia offices will be closed Friday, March 30, 2018 in observance of Good Friday. According to city officials, recycling, garbage and yard waste will remain on regular schedule for Good Friday. Emergency police, fire and rescue services may be reached by calling 9-1-1. Categories: Local News, News
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Sheriff Jay Koon announced that four Lexington County deputies are being placed on paid administrative leave following the I-26 incident earlier today (3/28). Officials say it is standard procedure for deputies to be placed on leave following a shooting while SLED investigates. #UPDATE: Sheriff Koon has placed four deputies on paid administrative leave while SLED investigates…
Robert B. Shaw (12/18/17) LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Coroner has identified the suspect in a standoff on 1-26 with police Wednesday. Deputies say the suspect was armed. According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, 29 year old Robert B. Shaw, of West Columbia was pronounced dead at an area hospital as a result of injuries sustained when shots…
Edgefield, S.C. (WOLO)– The Edgefield Co. Sheriff’s Office is searching for 15 year old Makai Alyvia Blassinggame. Investigators say she has been missing for more than a week. Police say she is around 5’7″ and weighs 180lbs. According to police she left her home on March 19th and is considered to be a runaway. If you know where she is…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your help tracking the virus. DHEC officials say now through the end of November, if you find any dead Blue Jays, Crows, House Finches or House Sparrows, submit them to the department for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Governor Henry McMaster will host the first annual South Carolina Vietnam War Veterans Day Thursday. The event will take place at the South Carolina State House at 11am. The Governor will be joined by veterans and their friends and families for the event. According to the Governor’s office, the governor will issue a statewide proclamation designating the day to…
