COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Recruit Military are teaming up to help veterans get back in the work force. More than 40 companies are looking to fill hundreds of positions at the Veterans Job Fair on Thursday. Veteran Admissions counselor, Sean Noumi, is a veteran who benefited from the program. Noumi spent 22 years in the Marine Corps, but…
PUERTO RICO (WOLO) – Hurricane Maria slammed Puerto Rico as the most powerful storm to strike the US territory in nearly 90 years. It caused widespread damage and knocked out electricity to the entire island. Nine people in the Caribbean have died from the storm and that number is expected to rise. Categories: National News, News
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– A badly decomposed woman’s body was found covered in trash at the mobile home park on 6620 Two Notch Road. The Richland County Sheriffs Department could not determine race or age of the victim on scene, but they can confirm the body had been there for more than 24 hours. They are calling this a possible murder. …
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-Two lawmakers are looking forward to pushing legislation they hope will honor a Civil War hero who paved they say paved the way for many in our state and nation. Richland Democratic Senator Darrell Jackson Sr. and Lancaster Republican Senator Greg Gregory want the days of a figure who was virtually invisible to many in South Carolina to…
Lexington, SC (WOLO) – A home surveillance camera captured video of a burglary suspect in Lexington. Police there hope you recognize the man seen and can help investigators. LOOK: Burglary suspect caught on video. Happened at a home in Wellesley neighborhood of Lexington. Contact @LexingtonPD if you know anything pic.twitter.com/A4ZiC23p2E — Josh Berry (@_joshberry) September 20, 2017 LPD says it…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Veterans can grab their resumes and head out to a Job Fair Thursday. DAV and RecruitMilitary say they are hosting a Veterans Job Fair from 11am to 3pm at the USC Alumni Center. Organizers say the event will feature more than 40 Columbia-area exhibitors who are looking to fill hundreds of job openings. According to organizers, the free hiring event is for…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson says states should have the right to oppose so-called “sanctuary cities” withing their borders. Sanctuary cities are those that limit cooperation with the federal government in enforcing immigration law. Wednesday Wilson joined a multi-state coalition saying sanctuary cities,”defy the rule of law and deprive law enforcement of the tools necessary for effective…
Harvest Hope Food Bank partners with a technology giant to answer a call to feed a need for our local Veterans.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Fire Department is on scene at the 4600 block of Bluff Rd for a residential structure fire. Firefighters say at the time of arrival the fire was fully involved. Shortly after 11:30am Fire officials reported that the fire was knocked down. There were no reported injuries. Stay with ABC Columbia News for updates Categories: Local…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Maleik Houseal was arrested after being released from the hospital late Tuesday night. Houseal was wounded in connection with the shooting in the Vista right outside of Empire Supper Club. Houseal was transported to Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and had his bond hearing at 9:30 Wednesday morning. His bond was set at $50-thousand. He’s charged with…
