COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Midlands Restaurant is hosting a donation drive to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The manager of La Isla Bonita say its been a struggle contacting family in Puerto Rico and getting them help. “The things that we’ve actually all taken for granted was taken from our island,” Brendaliz Crepo-Gonzalez , manager of La Isla Bonita said. “It…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – City of Columbia water customers can expect to see an increase on their bills next month. Starting in October, Columbia Water’s annual seasonal sewer discount will end for the year. For seven months of service each year Columbia Water places a limit on the amount of water use that’s charged to residential sewer bills. The utility…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) – Deputies say an argument erupted in gunfire Wednesday (9/27) afternoon in northeast Richland County. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Polo Road and Saddle Chase Lane. No one was injured but deputies say someone fired several shots into a car. If you have any information on this incident call the Richland County Sheriff’s…
Citizens of Puerto Rico continuing waiting for assistance after being pummeled by Hurricane Maria. Click here to find out what’s being done and how you can help.
State officials say Hurricane Irma has claimed another life bringing the total number of deaths from the storm to five people.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- 100 years ago a group of brave Midlands soldiers crossed the Atlantic to fight in WWI. Thursday, those men were given their long-overdue recognition. On a hidden plot of land on South Beltline Boulevard, dozens gathered to pay tribute to a group of unsung heroes. “They were the first Blacks to go overseas and experience a world…
Irmo, SC (WOLO)– A teacher from Dutch Fork High School is going to be on America’s Favorite quiz show. Who is Robert Barron? That’s correct! He’s the history teacher that will be seen by more than 25 million viewers. “Alright Robert, you’re up… And then they’re mic-ing me up. I’m at the podium and then immediately the music rolls, and…
A woman accused of pepper spraying a loss prevention worker during an alleged armed robbery is now in custody.
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)— Magnet programs in Richland School District 1 are getting a boost from the federal government. Wednesday the US Department of Education announced the district as the recipient of a $15 million grant for magnet programs. A spokesperson for the district says the grant money has been earmarked for the language immersion program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– House Committee Lawmakers are expected to hear from Santee Cooper Executives on Tuesday during the House Utility Ratepayer Protection Committee meeting. The committee was created back in August in response to the failed nuclear construction project at VC Summer. According to a release, Chair Peter McCoy has invited executives and board members from Santee Cooper to appear to…
