RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A 16-year-old is dead after his car crashed and caught fire in Richland County on Saturday Morning. Troopers say the crash happened at the intersection of Two Notch Road and Clemson Road in Elgin at 12:30am. The car left the roadway, struck a guardrail and caught fire, according to investigators. On Saturday, Richland County Coroner Gary…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to go green? The annual St Patrick’s day Festival in Five Points is ready for another year of fun and food and music. The festival is Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 9am to 7pm. Here is the schedule and festival information as posted by St Pats in Five Points organizers: SCHEDULE: 7:30 a.m. Get to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There will be some traffic detours at night this weekend near Two Notch road. According to the SC DOT, the southbound ramp from Two Notch Road onto I-77 will be closed Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18 during night time hours to allow the contractor to widen I-77 in this area. The closure is set to…
South Carolina’s A’ja Wilson had not felt this bad about a victory in a long, long time. And she’s promised not to let it happen again, especially not in her final home appearance in her stellar college career.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A local group is taking the fight against litter off the streets and onto the pages of children’s books. Friday (3/16), Palmetto Pride held its first annual children’s book competition looking for a story on litter in our state. The winner was a student at Green Charter School of the Midlands, Jayla Washington. They have published…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Our area’s largest annual street festival kicks off tomorrow and law enforcement agencies are working hard to make sure you stay safe. ABC Columbia’s Gabrielle Franklin has the details from agency leaders on how they plan to protect you. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina has had warm weather pretty early this 2018, casing mother nature to spring into action a lot sooner than those with allergies would like. Those sneezing are probably suffering from all the pollen in the air. ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers spoke with an ear, nose and throat doctor to find out the best ways to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A fire set by a juvenile may have caused $6 million in damages Thursday (3/16) night. According to Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins, his department responded shortly after 8:00 p.m. When crews arrived smoke could be seen inside. He says the fire at the Garners Ferry Road Walmart was started near the paper towels. Fire investigators…
Peter Coffey, 44 Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Eleventh Circuit Solicitor, Rick Hubbard, announced today that 44 year-old Peter Lynn Coffey was convicted of the 2015 murder and rape of Joanne Taylor. After an hour and a half deliberation, the jury came back with a guilty verdict which convicted Coffey of murder and criminal sexual conduct in the first degree. Coffey…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – A man charged with raping a woman and kidnapping her 4-year-old daughter in South Carolina has pleaded not guilty. Thomas Evans appeared in federal court Friday. Media outlets report he said little other than answering Magistrate Judge Bristow Marchant’s questions as the judge accepted his not guilty plea. Prosecutors say Evans beat and raped the girl’s…
