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Dozens of Road Closures Remain During Debri Cleanup
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Downed trees and scattered limbs are a pretty common scene across parts of the Midlands and across the state. At the height of the storm and clean up process, SCDOT announced nearly 200 road closures. Crews have been busy since chopping down trees and as of news-time Wednesday (9/13), there were 54 road closures. Categories: Local…
Vandalism, Shooting Incident Reported At Word of God Church
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for help after unknown suspects fired multiple shots at the doors of Word of God Church. The incident happened at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday off of Garners Ferry Road. Lt. Curtis Wilson with RCSD said the suspects placed multiple targets on the doors at the rear of the church, before firing numerous times….
South Carolina Aiding Those Going Home To Florida
Columbia, SC (WOLO)– The long trip back home has started for thousands of evacuees headed toward uncertainty. Florida residents sat in traffic on their way home, but they got a helping hand if they stopped at some of the rest areas on I-26. Harvest Hope Food Bank and the South Carolina State Guard partnered up to give away boxes of…
Deputies, Department of Consumer Affairs Warn Against Contractor Imposters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Local authorities said people posing as contractors often prey on residents when storms roll through the area. “Every time there is a catastrophic event in South Carolina that involves mother nature, scam artists come out. And when I say come out, they come out in droves,” said Lieutenant Curtis Wilson of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Experts…
Midlands Plant and Flower Festival Blooming on September 22
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready for fall blooms. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will once again host its annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 22-24. It will take place at the State Farmers Market off Charleston Highway, in West Columbia. From mums and pumpkins to lawn and garden accessories, there will be a variety of items on hand…
Suspect Sought in Storage Facility Burglary
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies are looking for a man they say was caught on surveillance video stealing from a storage facility. Investigators say on September,4th the suspect seen here took several items from the facility on Browning Road, near Malfunction Junction. If you recognize this man call the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Categories: Local News, News, Richland
Man Wanted in Convenience Store Robbery
W. Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Police in West Columbia are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery at a convenience store. Investigators say a man was caught on camera robbing Circle-K on Augusta Road at gunpoint Tuesday night around 11. Police say he took off in the direction of Leaphart Road. If you recognize this man call the West Columbia Police…
National Disaster Fraud Hotline: To report Storm Scams
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s a sad inevitability that someone out there will use a disaster like Irma for personal gain. The U.S. Attorney’s Office warns those in the affected storm areas to beware of scammers seeking donations for relief. If you believe you have been victim of fraud from someone soliciting relief funds you can contact the National Disaster Fraud…
Deputies: Trooper charged with reckless homicide after colliding with minivan, killing passenger
A South Carolina State trooper was arrested a month after deputies say he disregarded a stop sign and collided with a minivan – killing the passenger.
