COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The Richland County deputy who received national recognition for his appearance on A&E’S Live PD and the televised arrest, throws out the first pitch at the Columbia Fireflies game. And there’s the pitch. Deputy Chris Mastrianni was welcomed Wednesday night at Spirit Communications Park by fans as he threw out the first pitch on First Responders night. Mastrianni…
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Police Department’s Traffic Safety unit is investigating a collision involving a motorcycle. Columbia Police say the crash happened late Wednesday in the 3600 block of Broad River road. According to police, there were two passengers on the Motorcycle and two in the car. Police say they believe the car failed to yield the right…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina’s public health director is stepping down. Director Catherine Heigel announced her resignation Thursday from the Department of Health and Environmental Control. The department says Heigel is returning to Greenville, where she will serve as chief operating officer for accounting and business firm Elliott Davis. Heigel took over one of the state’s largest agencies in…
Friends of an American tourist beaten to death outside a bar on an island in Greece recalled him as someone who “was going to do a lot of great things” and said “everyone wants answers” as to how he died.
Sheriff’s deputies are warning that two men pretending to be South Carolina firefighters are conducting a scam when they try to get inside homes to check on smoke detectors.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Some 350 cyclists will take to the back roads of South Carolina Friday, as they complete a three-day, 252 mile trek across the state to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Grace Joyal talked to Taylor Wilson, Alzheimer’s Association of S.C. communications director, and two-time rider, David Guirl, about the race and how you can…
LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO)–Reggaetronic 6 is planned for Saturday at Spence Island on Lake Murray. According to event organizers, this year’s event will kick off at 11:00, and will run until 6:00. Camp M.A.T.E.S., a camp for children with social skills deficits has partnered with the event, and will be the recipient of this years raised funds. You can find…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) – An official says two West Nile virus cases in South Carolina are connected to Hurricane Matthew. Beaufort County Mosquito Control director Gregg Hunt says organic material left in standing water after the storm was the ideal breeding ground for the type of mosquito that carries the West Nile virus. Beaufort County’s first human case…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)– A Midlands deputy is gaining national recognition for an on the job chase, caught on A&E’S Live PD. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department says they’ve received a tremendous outpouring of support from the community. Alexis Frazier reports. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Live PD
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— Parents and members of the community got a chance this week to meet the New Richland School District Two Superintendent. The District held a meet and greet for Dr. Baron R. Davis. Davis began his tenure at the school district in July. He takes over for the retiring Dr. Debbie Hamm. Categories: Local News, News
