Funeral to be held Tuesday for deputy who drowned during exercise
A funeral is being held for a South Carolina sheriff’s deputy who drowned when his lifejacket got caught on a boat propeller during a training exercise.
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Man received life sentence for killing pregnant woman
A South Carolina man will spend his life in prison for killing a pregnant woman by beating her and setting her on fire.
Suspected London Attackers Identified
Police release the identity of two of the suspected killers accused in the London Bridge terror attack.
Staying Engaged: Summer Learning Challenge
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland Library is challenging residents to stay engaged, by making an effort to keep learning this summer. The annual “Summer Learning Challenge” rewards kids, teens and adults for recording those moments in a guidebook or online. Here’s your mission: every 30 minutes that you read every library program that you attend Once you have recorded…
City of Columbia to Host Prime Time in the Park for Teens
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia Parks & Rec Department, along with the Columbia Police Department are kicking off the annual summer teen program Prime Time in the Park. The program starts with what officials are calling a Badges & Parks Basketball game. It takes place Friday, June 9 at Martin Luther King, Jr. park. City officials say Prime…
Free Summer Programs in The Midlands Help Children Avoid ‘Summer Slide’
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Summer means fun in the sun for some, but for others it could mean forgetting grammar rules and math equations. “If they’ve really fallen behind it can be they can be up to two years behind their peers which is devastating,” Ricjland County Librarian, Heather McCue said. “Its like if you didn’t clean your house for two years,…
New Tire Manufacturer Could be Coming to South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–New jobs are rolling into the Midlands thanks to a new tire manufacturer. China Based Wanli Corporation announced it plans to invest millions of dollars in a facility in Orangeburg. Officials say the move is expected to create hundreds of jobs. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCJobs
Columbia Police Hosting ‘Fan the Heat” Donation Program
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–There’s no getting around it, it’s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police wants to help by giving neighbors in need a way to Fan the Heat. The Police Department is collecting A-C units and fans. If you’d like to help out, by donating, you can drop off…
Orangeburg Parents Raise Concerns Over Possible Changes to Gifted and Talented Program
Parents in Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 (OCSD5) are seeking answers about the gifted and talented program.
Derek Fisher arrested on suspicion of drunken driving
Derek Fisher was arrested Sunday on suspicion of drunken driving after the former NBA player and coach flipped his vehicle on a California freeway.
