Deadly California Wildfire Latest
The California wildfire that continues to burn out of control is now to blame for at least 15 deaths according to fire officials. A death toll that could rise as crews work to stop the fast moving blaze.
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Neighbors React to Murder on Crestmore Drive
Neighbor Says He Was Always Suspicious of Suspect
COLUMBIA, S.C (WOLO)-The Richland County Sheriff’s Department arrested Kenneth Gleaton this afternoon and charged him with murder after deputies found a 39-year-old woman dead inside a home on Crestmore Drive. Monday afternoon, Richland County deputies announced Amanda Peele died in this home as a result of homicidal violence and neighbors tell me, they are not surprised to about the suspect…
Richland County Penny Tax Projects May Be Way Over Budget
The Richland County Penny Tax Program is under fire from a councilman who says he believes many of the road projects are way over budget.
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Councilman Norman Jackson made a motion to freeze all penny tax projects until the council takes an in-depth look at the projects spending report. The penny tax is the 1% sales tax increase that goes towards roads, bike paths and greenways in the county. That was passed back in 2012, but now, some council members…
Get into the SC State Fair for $1 Opening Day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The countdown officially begins…Opening Day for the South Carolina State Fair is One Dollar admission day on Wednesday. Gates open at Noon, Wednesday, October 11th and the cost for anyone and everyone is just one dollar… for that day only. Free entry is also offered this year for Military with ID, active and retired. Join ABC COLUMBIA NEWS as…
Fire Prevention Parade Set for Downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department will host its 20th annual Fire Prevention Parade this week. Thursday’s parade will start at 11 on Main and Laurel Streets and end at Main and Gervais Street. Fire departments from around the state will be in the parade to show some of their resources in their effort to protect and save lives. The…
Suspect Arrested Following Fire
Richland Co. S.C. (WOLO)– Richland County deputies arrested 38 year old Kenneth Gleaton in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a fire early Tuesday morning. Investigators say Gleaton was arrested Tuesday afternoon on the Riverwalk behind Edventure Children’s Museum. Deputies responded to a home on Crestmore Dr. just after 1:30 Tuesday morning after Columbia…
Gilbert man killed in crash Monday night
A 56-year-old Gilbert man was killed in a crash around 7 p.m. Monday on Two Notch Road, according to the Lexington County corone
Mosquitoes remain a risk as warm temperatures continue
Richland County is reminding residents and business owners to protect themselves from mosquitoes, as health officials report an increase in the number of the pests infected with West Nile this year.
Fort Jackson Update
An update to the deadly Fort Jackson accident that killed two soldiers and left 6 others with severe injuries.
President Trump Plans SC Trip to Support Gov. McMaster Campaign
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – President Donald Trump is coming to the Palmetto State to return a favor to Governor Henry McMaster, one of his first and biggest supporters. McMaster’s campaign for Governor says the President will attend a $250 per person fundraiser and reception on October 16 at a Greenville hotel. Categories: Local News, National News, News, Politics Tags: SCNews
