Food truck Friday with CPD
Dozens of people took some time out to stop by the Columbia Police Department to chat, have some good food and even better conversations with those sworn to protect and serve.
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President Trump attends G7 summit
ABC’s Kenneth Moton brings us the latest on the G-7 summit in Canada.
Governor McMaster on the campaign trail
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster was on the campaign trail as part of his bus tour. The McMaster for Governor campaign made stops in the low country this afternoon. This comes days before the 2018 gubernatorial primaries. Categories: Local News, News, Politics, State
John Warren meets with potential voters before SC gubernatorial primaries
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Today Republican candidate for Governor John Warren was in Chapin for a breakfast meet and greet. Warren met with potential voters and shared his message with the state saying, “They’re tired of career politicians, government insiders not representing the taxpayer. They want a businessman. They want a conservative. They want a Marine to go to Columbia and…
CDC Reports Suicide Rates Increase Nationally, Midlands Groups Say You Can Help Lower The Statistics
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– In between Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain’s untimely death, the CDC released a report saying suicide rates in the US are on the rise by 25% nationally, and 38% right here in the Palmetto state. This is opening up the conversation about mental health and the rate of suicide. “Mental health touches everyone. And you never, it’s hard to…
Mother and son arrested in connection with Newberry County stabbing
Newberry County, S.C. (WOLO) – A mother and son face attempted murder charges after an incident near Lake Muarry that happened Wednesday night (6/6). Officials say they have arrested Matthew Jackson, 28, for attempted murder after a daylong manhunt. Officials say Jackson stabbed a man after an argument. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries. Jackson’s mother Sheila…
Kershaw citizen tip leads to meth seizure and arrests
Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO) – Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office narcotics investigators arrested 3 people during a drug bust in Kershaw County this morning. Terri Watts, 32, James Grimball, 49, and Michael Brass, 35, were all arrested after a citizen gave a tip to the KCSO. According to Kershaw County Chief Deputy Jack Rushing, at approximately 8:30 this morning while Kershaw…
SC Emergency Officials making sure State is prepared for Hurricane Season
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State emergency officials are making sure South Carolina is prepared should a major hurricane hit our coast. On Thursday, South Carolina Emergency Management and the SC Highway Patrol and SC DOT conducted a lane reversal exercise along I-77 and I-26. Traffic was not affected. The exercise simulates evacuation routes in the event of a major storm. Hurricane…
Shooting Death near Public Bathroom in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) – One man has been killed and two people are being questioned after a shooting near a public bathroom close to a South Carolina beach. Myrtle Beach Police Lt. Joey Crosby told news outlets that officers were called to the rest room a block off Ocean Boulevard around 11:30 p.m. Thursday to a report of a…
Good Morning Curtis: Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, visited the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Midlands at 500 Gracern Road. Curtis spoke with the staff to see how they mentor the kids through exercises to overcome bullying, promote scholastic achievement, and to encourage the kids of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. Join us each weekday…
