COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Mayor Benjamin’s staff and Sheriff Leon Lott are among the many visitors that stopped by Donella Brown Wilson’s home on Pendleton Street to wish her a happy birthday. Miss Donella has met many leaders over the years. Though the former teacher no longer likes being photographed, the pictures from her past are worth more than a thousand…
PROSPERITY, SC (WOLO)– Residents outside of Prosperity in Newberry County are cleaning up after a storm ripped down trees, power lines, even fences. Off Cy Shumpert Road trees were uprooted in one yard and debris was scattered. Officials say several roads are due to trees and downed power lines on the roads. The majority of the property damage is located in…
Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is suspected of firing multiple shots at an area apartment complex in broad daylight. Authorities say the incident took place Monday just before 2 in the afternoon. Police say reports of shots being fired were reported at the Friendship Apartments striking…
SALUDA, S.C. (AP) – The National Weather Service in South Carolina confirmed a tornado touched down west of Saluda. The weather service office in Columbia said on its Twitter page that around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday that a tornado was “on the ground producing damage.” Forecasters also said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles (12.87…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– The Lexington County Sheriff’s says thanks to tips, they have some developing leads in the case of suspected burglars caught on camera. According to officials, they have some strong leads they are working on. According to the Sheriff’s department, the two burglars were caught on camera going through a Lawson Road home in Leesville, even going through…
PROSPERITY, SC (WOLO)–Severe weather rolled through the Midlands Wednesday afternoon causing damage in areas from Saluda to Newberry C0unty. According to the Newberry County Sheriff’s office the majority of the damage in that area is just outside of Prosperity. Officials say several roads are due to trees and downed power lines on the roads. The majority of the property damage is…
Student arrested following school brawl caught on cell phone video
Authorities in Manchester, England, are investigating a network that may have played a role in the deadly attack at Manchester Arena on Monday night.
Graco Children’s Products is recalling more than 25,000 car seats because the harness webbing can break in a crash and may not keep children restrained.
A dog survived a house fire Wednesday morning after firefighters performed CPR and provided oxygen through a mask for pets, according to Columbia fire officials.
