COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A new broadband system is coming to our state, hoping to make sure first respond can communicate efficiently in times of danger. South Carolina became the 30th state in the nation to adopt a network plan that helps emergency personnel respond in a faster amount of time Thursday. Governor Henry McMaster said last week, our state opted…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Columbia police say a fifth suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting in the Vista that injured eight people. Investigators say Jenorris Lartman is charged with seven counts of attempted murder. Lartman, who was also injured in the shooting was released from the hospital Thursday and taken into custody. Just after 2am on September 16th…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia police are looking for a man in connection with several recent property crimes. Investigators say on October 3rd Marcus Drayton broke into a woman’s home on College St. and stole her purse while she slept. Minutes later, police say Drayton was seen on a surveillance camera at a nearby ATM stealing the woman’s money. Investigators say Drayton…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More business expansion is coming to South Carolina. On Thursday, Coca-Cola Consolidated announced plans to construct a $5 million sales and distribution center in Ridgeland, S.C. The distribution center will be located at the Cypress Ridge Industrial Park and is expected to create at least 20 new jobs. Coca-Cola Consolidated has seven locations in South Carolina and employs…
The cast of Disney’s forthcoming live-action musical remake of “The Lion King” was already packed with A-list stars, but it’s just added arguably the biggest music star on the planet. Beyoncé rounds out the all-star cast. The singer will voice Nala, Simba’s childhood friend, who later becomes his wife. Disney announced the news Wednesday night, as did Beyoncé herself, in…
NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO)– The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office is prescribing you with options to get rid of prescription drugs. In an effort to keep these drugs out of the wrong hands, a prescription drug drop box is now at the the Sheriff’s office at 550 Wilson road. The Sheriff’s department says Westview Behavioral Center was able to obtain a grant…
The man wanted for a deadly shooting at a Walmart in Colorado on Wednesday night has been arrested after an hours-long manhunt, police said.
The eight people killed in a truck attack in New York City on Tuesday were two young Americans, a Belgian mother and five Argentine tourists visiting New York City to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their high school graduation.
Around 150 South Carolina National Guard soldiers will return from Puerto Rico, Thursday, after deploying there in early October to help with recovery efforts post-Hurricane Maria.
Residents around Busby Street will soon have a community resource and training center to use.
