Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Officials say, Gilbert Baco, 71, of Columbia, SC, has been arrested on twelve charges connected to the exploitation of a minor. Investigators received a CyberTipline report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) which led them to Baco. Investigators say Baco distributed and possessed files of child pornography. Baco was arrested on Friday (3/2). He is…
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) – The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information that may lead to locating a missing teen. Family members of 14 year-old, Jamella Houser, reported her as having gone missing on Sunday. Houser is known to frequent areas such as, the St. Paul Apartments area, Seminole Street in Orangeburg, and also the Mett’s Trailer Park…
A corrections officer is on the wrong side of the law after he is accused of taking bribes from an inmate.
Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – Wednesday (3/7) at 10:30 a.m. the City of Cayce is set to break ground on a major Community/Economic Development project. Cayce is partnering with Lambert Architecture + Construction Services to unveil details of the project at an industrial site within city limits. The unveiling is set to take place at 2350 Foreman Street in Cayce. In addition, this…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A heads up for parents out there with little ones. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling Graco Table to Table Six in One high chairs due to what it calls a fall hazard. The chairs were sold exclusively at Walmart. If you have one you’re asked to stop using it immediately and contact the company at…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Someone in the Midlands is getting a serious pay raise. The folks at the South Carolina Education Lottery say someone purchased a Lucky for Life ticket worth $25,000 a year for life or a one time cash payout of $390,000. The winning ticket was sold at the Spinx convenience store on Garners Ferry Rd. The winning ticket…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The NCAA tournament is right around the corner but not everyone is so mad about March Madness. According to wallethub.com, out of 289 cities, Clinton, SC, home of Presbyterian College was the second worst for college basketball fans. According to the website they based the survey on things like the hometown team’s winner percentage, arena capacity, and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to get Cultured. One Columbia for Arts & History will host a series of town halls as a part of “Amplify: A Cultural Plan for the Columbia Area”. The town halls are set for the following dates: Amplify Town Hall Discussions: o March 15, 6:30 – 8 p.m.: Eau Claire Print Building (3907 Ensor Ave., Columbia)…
Once again, South Carolina women’s basketball invites fans to FAMdemonium at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium to watch the NCAA TOurnament Selection Show on Mon., March 12. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the event, which features dinner, bingo, a photo booth and an autograph session ahead of the Selection Show airing at 7 p.m.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A special group of participants will be recognized at the Columbia City Council meeting. City officials announced that Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin and City Council will recognize those who took part in the City of Columbia Mentor-Protégé College. They will be recognized during the meeting on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at City Hall. According to the city,…
