Piecing together pirate history: scientists uncover femur bone
Scientists are working to determine whether a human femur bone, uncovered from the famed Whydah pirate shipwreck site, belongs to the infamous pirate, Sam Bellamy.
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Disney’s Elsa surprises sad birthday girl
A seven-year-old Colorado girl was devastated when no one showed up to her birthday party, but her sadness quickly turned to excitement when Disney princess Elsa arrived to lift her spirits.
South Carolina Officials Arrest 4, Accused of Intimidating Witnesses
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina authorities say they were investigating a murder when they also arrested four women on charges of assault and intimidating witnesses. A spokesman for the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Offices says investigators were still on the scene of the murder investigation Sunday night when they observed and heard a “commotion” at a nearby house. They arrested…
Local Church Partners With Law Enforcement to Combat Sex Trafficking
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…
Bull Street Project Making Progress, Brings Global Companies To The Area
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…
Drug used for euthanizing animals found in dog food
(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…
Lexington Sheriff investigating potential threat at Chapin High
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…
Gaffney “Peachoid” Vandalized
An iconic roadside attraction is getting a little too much attention from the wrong people leading officials to block it off.
Man Arrested in Accidental Shooting
A young man is behind bars after authorities say he accidentally shot and killed his friend with handling a rifle.
Fairfield District Honors Chorus to Perform at Carnegie Hall in March
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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…
