A powerful overnight earthquake shook holiday resorts in Greece and Turkey, injuring nearly 500 people and leaving two tourists dead on the Greek island of Kos, where revelers at a bar were crushed in a building collapse.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) (AP) – Get ready for a smoother ride. The State Department of Transportation voted Thursday to spend the first $26 million raised by the South Carolina’s newly increased gas tax to paving projects in 27 counties. There are plenty of other projects the Transportation officials plan to take up with additional revenue. The agency wants to spend…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC has lifted a swimming advisory for the Saluda River. The affected area was the section of the river that runs the length of Saluda Shoals Park. DHEC says it is now safe to swim. According to officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control, based on observation at the CWS Friarsgate wastewater plant and recent samples…
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– A Sumter Couple is behind bars accused of abusing their three month old. Both 22 year old Phillip Andrew Grate and 17 year old Ashlin Caples, the parents of the child, face an unlawful neglect of child charge. The Sheriff’s office tells ABC Columbia News that the three month old had two fractured leg bones and fractured ribs….
Officer accountability has taken a step forward as the Richland County Sheriff’s Department covers its deputies when it comes to the operation of body cameras. RCSD just installed some new technology so when the gun comes out of the holster, the camera turns on. “So it actually takes the human factor out of actually having to turn it on,” Leon…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of West Columbia officials have issued a Boil Water Advisory for all of Shampy Street. According to officials, this is due to a water line break in the area. Officials say once the water line is repaired and water service is restored, water customers in the area who have lost water pressure or who experience…
The Los Angeles County coroner says Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who sold millions of albums with a unique mix of hard rock, hip-hop and rap, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Thursday. He was 41.
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South Carolina Lt. Gov. Kevin Bryant has taken a tangible step toward running for governor, although he says he hasn’t officially decided to enter the race.
In a bond hearing Thursday for 64-year-old James Kester, police revealed that his motive for driving through a graveside memorial was due to a grievance with the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
