Starbucks announced a new policy Saturday that allows anyone to sit in its cafes or use its restrooms, even if they don’t buy anything. The new policy comes five weeks after two black men who hadn’t bought anything were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks. Company executives have said its previous policies were loose and ambiguous, leaving decisions on whether people…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The 21st annual Black Expo kicked off Saturday at the convention center in Columbia. This years event focused on economic development. The expo had seminars toeducate, enlighten and inspire the entire community and the African-American community in particular. This years keynote speaker was CEO and CNN political correspondent Angela Rye, who encouraged attendees to reinvest in their…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -Teachers, state employees and supporters are agitating for a raise at the Statehouse. A few hundred people gathered Saturday at the Capitol in Columbia to demand a pay increase from state legislators. Their call for action included demanding increased funding for schools and higher teacher salaries. “Our teachers deserve more and deserve the best until we do…
ORANGURG, SC (WOLO)- Investigators are looking for three inmates who escaped from the Orangeburg County Detention center Saturday night. Tyshon Demontrea Johnson, 27, Curtis Ray Green, 20, and Christopher Shannon Boltin, 27, are being sought after the attempt. Deputies say all are considered to be dangerous. Johnson and Green are each charged with murder. Boltin is facing a carjacking and grand larceny charge. Orangeburg County…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to help some local furry friends. The City of Columbia Animal Services Department is hosting a Fill the Red Truck event. They’re asking for folks to help fill up their red truck with supplies for the shelter. City officials say animal lovers are encouraged to drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward and Holly Street from 9…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Fire officials are investigating a blaze that displaced 15 people Friday night. The fire happened at the Lakeland Apartments on Old Chapin Road just before 12:30a.m. All residents had to evacuate while the County of Lexington Fire Service battled the structure fire, according to officials. Lexington County Police say 15 have been displaced, and no humans were…
A new company coming to the upstate is bringing millions of dollars of an investment and hundreds of jobs to the South Carolina.
The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will take place at St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle Saturday, May 19, 2018. We will have complete Live coverage of this event beginning at 5am ET Saturday with Robin Roberts and David Muir live in England on ABC Columbia. For more on the Coverage from ABC News Click here: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/royal-wedding-saturday-19-starting-5am-live-abc-55042955?cid=mkt_rw_may18_abcn_HouseAdsAll_clickhere…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) – The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says they have arrested 17 year old Caleb Dawkins who has been charged with three counts of burglary and voyeurism. According to authorities, the incidents took place in April and May of this year at homes on Crystal Lake Drive and Amalfi Drive within the town on Chapin. Sheriff Jay Koon…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Officials say this flu season in South Carolina was the deadliest in years with over 100 deaths more than the previous record holding year. The State Health and Environmental Control Department says 271 people died from the flu during the 2017-2018 season. Previously, the 157 deaths from 2014 to 2015 were the most ever reported. Flu…
