With medical marijuana already legal in 29 states and even more states considering legalization, some believe that the inevitable next step is an increase in recreational marijuana use among adolescents, but a new study published today in Addiction busted that myth. “We had done an earlier study published in the Lancet in 2015 of a million adolescents that were surveyed yearly between…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) Deputies are on scene of a shooting that sent one person to the hospital. The shooting happened Sunday morning in the 1500 block of St Andrews Road. The victims condition is unknown at this time. Information is limited, continue to check back for update. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place today, February 25 from 5-8 pm at Greenview Park. The event is open to all adults age 18 and older, say organizers. Here is information about the event from City officials: COST: Admission to the…
IRMO,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened in Irmo Saturday afternoon. Police say two men walked into the TD Bank on Lake Murray Boulevard, with handguns drawn and demanded money. The suspects left in a grey four-door vehicle with an undisclosed amount of money, according to police. No one was hurt during the incident. If anyone has…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A gas station in Lexington has closed until further notice due to a gas leak caused from a car crashing into a gas pump. The Lexington Police Department tweeted Saturday morning that the crash happened at the Sunoco on West Main Street. No one was injured. The Lexington County Fire Department also responded to the scene. Categories:…
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Lexington County Sheriff’s are investigating an Friday night shooting that sent one person to the hospital. The shooting happened in the 200 block of Treemount Lane in Gaston. Deputies say, as a result of the shooting, a man was transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound that is not life-threatening. Information is limited at this…
LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into a tree Saturday morning. The wreck happened on West Dunbar road at 1:00am. Troopers say the driver, Dana Craig Merritt Jr., 31, was traveling East on Dunbar Road he lost control while attempting to navigate a curve and ran off the side of the roadway struck a ditch, and a tree. Officials say…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- Police are asking for the publics help finding a missing woman. Lexington police say Rachel Michelle Massengale was last seen around noon at her home in the 300 block of Beltrees Drive. Massengale is described as 5’10, 160 pounds. She was wearing a black and white knee high dress and large earrings when she went missing, according…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants will track how the city uses public space and provide data to City planners interested in promoting a more walkable,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Cayce Police say a Former Airport High School Assistant Principal will face charges of sexual battery. A Cayce Police spokesperson released this statement : In a collaborative effort and investigation between the Cayce Department of Public Safety and the Columbia Police Department, Dawn P. Dimmler will face charges of sexual battery in both jurisdictions. In a release…
