COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- According to AAA, 565,000 South Carolinians will travel at least 50 miles away from home, making this the busiest Memorial Day travel period in our state since 2005. While some residents are leaving the state for the holidays, visitors will be making their way in. South Carolina’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism projects more guests will…
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) – A man who admitted killing seven people over nearly 13 years in South Carolina while running a successful real estate business has pleaded guilty to seven counts of murder and a number of other charges. Todd Kohlhepp has accepted a plea deal that will send him to prison for life without parole. Prosecutors could have sought…
PELION SC (WOLO)-A pack of Slim-Jims, 2 bags of chips, and a 2 liter bottle of Coke. Not exactly the breakfast of champions, but for first police officers, who often simply snack between calls, rather than having the time to sit down for a well balanced meal, which is why a small gesture can go a long way. “I was…
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – Police in North Carolina say officers have found a body they believe to be that of a missing Uber driver. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department issued a statement on Thursday saying its homicide unit found a body in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and they believe it’s Marlo Johnis Medina-Chevez. Police spotted his vehicle in Maryland, and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Columbia Urban League is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. The non profit organization celebrated the milestone this week with a luncheon at the USC Alumni center. The Urban League was founded in 1967, it’s goal is to offer programs and provide educational and economic opportunities in the community. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Urban League
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Some area Police and Firefighters are out for blood, literally. It’s time for the annual Boots and Badges Blood drive. A friendly competition held between Columbia Police Department, The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the Columbia Fire Department. In conjunction with the Red Cross each team of first responders battle for bragging rights, to see who…
Here are a few things to keep in mind with the Memorial Day holiday that could impact your daily schedule.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You know have the chance to see what life was like in the Marines over the last sixty years, like never before. The University of South Carolina has unveiled the U-S Marine Corps Film Repository. The Exhibit features newly restored film footage of Marines dating back to World War II. According to USC officials, they will be able…
CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO)- According to Data released by the US Census Bureau, Charleston has surpassed Columbia as the biggest city in South Carolina by 76 people. The Holy City edged out the Capital City, but one other South Carolina City is making news. The Census Bureau says the City of Greenville is the fourth fastest growing city in the country….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In light of the recent attack at a concert in Manchester, UK , many are now looking at the security steps in place and asking how security is handled at big venues. ABC Columbia’s Grace Joyal speaks with a Midlands Security who says changes could be coming. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Security
