HOUSTON, TX (WOLO, ABC NEWS) – Some Texas communities and surrounding gulf coast areas still don’t have any power or water as of Monday (9/4) night. A FEMA spokesman says the agency has provided nearly 18,000 hotel rooms to victims of Harvey. In Washington, lawmakers announced plans Monday for a Wednesday vote on a bill to deliver nearly $8 billion…
CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO)- Campaigns, community and candy were all on full display at the 38th Annual Chapin Labor Day Parade. “It’s such a great labor day tradition out here in Chapin, this parade, this celebration. It’s a privilege to be here,” said Richland Representative James Smith. Chapin mayor Skip Wilson said the fanfare is for young and old alike. “This…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– We’re hitting the road for “Drive Electric Columbia “. Our Crysty Vaughan has more from Main Street on why some drivers are powering up… instead of paying a visit to the pump. Check out a Tesla Model X, Educate yourself about Hybrids, the styles, the models at this event. Drive Electric Columbia Saturday, September 9, 2017 Event-Free 10am-2pm…
Lexington, SC (WOLO)– Gas prices are a little steep right now but the Department of Natural Resources says that may not stop people from getting out on the water on the last unofficial holiday of summer. “We’re going fishing, maybe a barbeque, what not,” Josh Karshner said, a fisher ready to hit the water. “So we got some…
ABC NEWS (NY)COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the UN, told the Security Council Monday that its incremental approach toward getting North Korea to stop its nuclear program has failed. To the members of the Security Council, I must say, enough is enough,” she said at an emergency Security Council meeting, which was called in response to North Korea’s…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–An autopsy is scheduled for later this week on the body of a boater missing for nearly a week. His body was found Sunday on Lake Murray, say authorities. The Lexington County Coroner says 35-year-old Durham Delara’s body was found around 10 am in the Sandy Beach area. Authorities believe Delara fell overboard on august 25th…leaving his four…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Labor Day holiday means more traffic…and more patrols. Area officers, including Columbia police and Lexington Police have stepped up their presence. As many of your neighbors head home from the long weekend…checkpoints are set for throughout this evening. Police will be checking for valid driver licenses, potential drunk drivers…and use of seat belts and car seats…
LONDON, ENGLAND (ABC NEWS) – The Royal Family announced Monday that William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child. The baby will join siblings Price George, 4, and Princess Charlotte, 2. In a statement, Kensington Palace wrote the Queen and other members of both families are “delighted with the news.” The palace said Kate…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Visitors will be able to get a behind-the-scenes look at ten sustainable farms during the Midlands Farm Tour Saturday. The self-guided tour, through Richland and Lexington Counties, takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult tickets are $15. Kids are free. Participating farms range from Arnold Farms in Eastover to Terra Kotta Farms in Leesville. Good Morning…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating a late night shooting in a Columbia neighborhood. Police say a 13-year-old boy was shot in the lower body at the 1500 block of Ashley Street last night. At last check, the teen was listed in stable condition at a local hospital for his non-life threatening. Officers continue to verify information provided…
