Federal investigators are trying to determine whether the weekend stabbing of a black college student in Maryland was racially motivated, authorities said Sunday.
A former day-care worker was charged with assault and battery after deputies say she slapped a toddler multiple times after the child allegedly did not put away toys.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Democratic Challenger in the race for the Congressional 5th District seat will host a town hall meeting Monday. It will take place at the USC Sumter Arts and Letters Building, Lecture Hall 116 at 6pm. Parnell says he plans to take questions from the public as well as discuss a variety of topics including healthcare, job creation, and…
Drake will walk into the 2017 Billboard Music Awards already a winner: He earned 10 early awards Sunday morning. The rapper and the electronic dance duo the Chainsmokers were top contenders with 22 nominations each. The early winners announced Sunday by dick clark productions included Beyonce, who won five, and twenty one pilots, who won four. The Chainsmokers picked up…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One person was saved after being trapped on an island Saturday afternoon. The Columbia Fire Department conducted a water rescue after one person was trapped on an island in the Saluda River, downstream from botanical gardens. Officials say no one was injured. After the rescue boat crews found a group of three tubers in distress and provided…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A teen who was shot Friday has died, police have arrested a 14-year-old in connection to this shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen as Christopher Ladarren Simmons,19. Watts adds that Simmons died from multiple gunshot wounds to the body. The incident happened shortly after 6:00 p.m. yesterday at the 1500 block of Lorick…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after two homes went up in flames Friday night, leaving one person displaced. Fire officials responded to the fires in the 1600 block Mayer St around 11p.m. According to the Columbia Fire Department’s Twitter account, it took them a little more than two hours to get the fires out, including a…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward and Holly Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Here’s the information from the City of Columbia:…
Columbia, SC. (WOLO) — The Capital City is working to help homeless veterans as they return home from overseas. The goal is to help them make a smooth transition so they won’t have to fight at home as well. Categories: Local News, News
An area family is hoping someone can help bring their loved ones killer to justice.
