COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Citizens, colleagues and family members came out to honor former Chief Justice Ernest Finney who passed away Sunday, leaving behind a legacy as a pioneer. “He stood for the things this country was built on. Justice, freedom, and peace for all people. Especially African-American people who had such a hard time achieving those goals and he stood…
(WOLO) – On December 12, Chipotle is giving away cheese dip for free! The catch? You’ll have to order an entree while wearing a “cheesy” or tacky holiday sweater. There are four Chipotle locations in the Midlands. Categories: Local News, National News, News
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO) – Michael Slager, the former North Charleston police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man in the back learned his fate Thursday (12/7). In a federal courtroom in Charleston a judge sentenced Slager to 20 years in prison for violating Walter Scott’s civil rights. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier spoke with Scott’s loved ones who say they hope…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Women at the Camille Graham Correctional Center are preparing to send some very special gifts to the people they are missing the most– their kids. Christmas is a very magical time of year, but sometimes that magic can fade when a parent isn’t able to be there “Not only am I sending a book with my…
Firefighters responded to a blaze that authorities say was intentionally set and they need the public’s help identifying the suspect (s).
The Richland County Coroner has identified the man who died as a result of being involved in a house fire early Thursday morning at a home on Patricia Drive.
File Chesterfield County, S.C. (WPDE) — A 16-year-old girl has now also been charged with communicating threats after social media posts warned of a planned attack at Central High School in Pageland on Thursday, according to Chesterfield County Sheriff Jay Brooks. Brooks said the school’s resource officer was made aware of the threats via several text messages from parents, teachers…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Federal judge has sentenced former North Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager to twenty years in prison for the shooting death of Walter Scott. Slager pleaded guilty to violating Scott’s rights. Scott was shot in the back as he ran from Slager during a traffic stop in April of 2015. The incident was caught on cell phone…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police say they have arrested a 19-year-old accused of shooting at a vehicle and causing a collision that killed an Eau Claire High School student. Columbia Police say Rayquawn Tyrese Walker is facing murder and three counts of attempted murder, charges. Investigators say Walker fired multiple shots at the victim’s vehicle causing it to crash at…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A manufacturer in Orangeburg Company is expanding and investing nearly $10 million dollars in the county, bringing nearly 100 new jobs. State Commerce officials and the Governor’s office say Allied Air Enterprises, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, will make the investment over the next five years. According to the Governor’s office, the plant…
