COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A local Church partnered with law enforcement to give residents tips on how to fight Sex Trafficking in the Midlands. Attacking sex trafficking that was the goal at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Columbia. Members of Richland County Sheriffs Department explained ways to spot the signs of a victim. “We all need to educate each other and come…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– According to the project manager the project is are right on schedule. They are coming up on four years in progress but already they have global companies coming in and filling up spaces. “I know people come out and say there’s still a lot of dirt to be built on, but there’s also a lot…
(WOLO) – A drug designed to kill animals was found in canned dog food causing the latest recall. JM Smucker announced the recall this week. Four brands are being recalled after the FDA found low levels of the drug pentobarbital were detected in cans of dog food. The drug is most commonly used as a sedative, anesthetic or to euthanize…
CHAPIN, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department announced Monday (2/9) night that it is investigating a potential threat made at Chapin High. Few details have been released regarding the circumstances of the threat. The agency says it’s been in constant communication with Lexington Richland 5 School District during the investigation. LCSD plans to place extra deputies on campus…
An iconic roadside attraction is getting a little too much attention from the wrong people leading officials to block it off.
A young man is behind bars after authorities say he accidentally shot and killed his friend with handling a rifle.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Nearly 700 miles away from home, a group of students from Winnsboro are getting ready to make an impression on one of the world’s most renowned stages. Students from the Fairfield District Honors Chorus said they have performed at big venues but their next will be the biggest one yet. The group is set to perform at…
Lexington Deputies arrest a man accused of assaulting several individuals and killed another during a weekend incident
Photo Courtesy:sumterschools.net Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)– Sumter County Deputies say a 13 year old Chestnut Oaks Middle School student will have to go to family court for threatening to, “Shoot down the school.” Investigators say she wrote the threat on a restroom floor. According to deputies, other students saw the writing and notified school officials. A spokesperson for the Sumter County…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday afternoon Columbia Fire officials responded to a cut natural gas line at Harbison Blvd & Bower Pkwy. Fire officials closed the intersection at the 150-250 Harbison Blvd and 1000 block of Bower Pkwy closed, say officials. Columbia Police are on scene to direct traffic and SCE&G dig crews are on scene for the cut line, say fire…
