COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you are searching for a way to beat the heat this summer than you’re in luck. The City of Columbia splash pads are open across area parks. You can take time to cool off, without diving in to a pool. Here’s a list of operating hours from the City of Columbia: The following locations will operate…
A Richland County Deputy hailed a hero after a take down seen around the world speaks out for the first time since that arrest.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) – A South Carolina man has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually assaulting a 7-year-old child. Solicitor Rick Hubbard says jurors deliberated less than an hour this week before finding Bryan Jeffrey Ellis guilty of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. A judge then sentenced Ellis, who will not be eligible for parole. Hubbard says…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are on the rise in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, prices have jumped two cents in the last week. Right now in Columbia we are averaging around $1.81 a gallon. The National average is up 3 cents over the last week, drivers are paying around $2.25 a gallon. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gas…
SLED Continues to investigate the cause of a deadly fire out of Lexington County
Before you dive in to the water to stay cool this summer, Local police and fire crews want you to be safe.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Midlands is gearing up to be the destination for a front row seat to view the Total Eclipse. While many will be excited to watch the once in a lifetime event, there is one item you must have that day to view it safely. Experts say at 2:41 p.m. on August 21st, our famously hot city…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– If you want to go to the Lexington Richland County District 5 school board meeting, you will have to go through additional security screenings. “My first thought was ok, what’re they going to vote on in that meeting that’s not going to make people happy,” Cheryl Kleinholz said, a Chaphin resident with children in both middle and…
The nominations for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and a handful of new shows — like “Westworld,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “This Is Us,” “Feud: Bette and Joan” and “Big Little Lies” — scored big.
Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old neighbor in the slaying of an 11-year-old New Jersey girl who had been reported missing.
