COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City Council’s Public Safety Committee discussed safety in the Five Points area and proposed new rules for permits allowing bars to serve alcohol after 2 a.m. The Public Safety Committee said they did not want to punish all bars, especially if they have never had any problems before. However, committee members say something does need to change to…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department’s Special Victims Unit arrested a mother and father accused of causing their child’s death. Kiera Dominique McClinton and Terance Taylor were both charged with homicide unlawful neglect of a child. McClinton was additionally charged with homicide by child abuse. The arrests come after an incident last month (2/21) after a CPD officer and…
A former Lexington County Corrections officer accused of violating department policy turns himself in after being charged with Misconduct in office.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A group of senators wants more time to discuss a bill lengthening the amount of time authorities can take to finish a background check on someone trying to buy a gun in South Carolina. The Senate Judiciary Committee decided not to vote Tuesday on a bill dealing with the so-called “Charleston Loophole.” The bill would extend…
Richland County- Deputies are searching for three suspects caught on surveillance video in an armed robbery. On Sunday, March 11th investigators say the armed suspects went into a Windy Mountain LLC on Beltline Boulevard and stole cash. Officials say they drove off in a gray car that was captured on video. Authorities also say the robbers were wearing dark hoodies…
Shaw Air Force Base says 1st Class EMS Airman Anfernee Kirkland was one of the three people shot in Five Points Sunday morning. According to the base, the 22 year old was released from the hospital and is recovering at home. Kirkland is an armament technician assigned to the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, officials say. In a Statement Lt Col….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas Prices in the Midlands have fallen three cents per gallon in the past week, according to Gasbuddy. Drivers are paying an average $2.21/g , according to GasBuddy’s daily survey. On the national level, drivers are paying 1 cent per gallon less over the last week at $2.51/gallon. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices in Columbia…
The FBI is now helping in the investigation of a series of bombings in Austin Texas, some officials wondering if they have a serial bomber on their hands.
The Lexington Sheriff’s department is beefing up patrols after more drivers report having their cars struck by either rocks or bricks as they drove under an I-26 overpass for the second week.
