COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Dancers from the Connick School of Irish Dance are making their way around town this week, in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Four of the women showed off their skills on Good Morning Columbia Wednesday morning. Several of the dancers are headed to the World’s Irish Dance Competition in Dublin in April. Here’s more information about…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to fill the boot. Columbia Firefighters will be at area intersections Wednesday to take donations for the MDA, in the annual fill the Boot Drive. If you’ve got extra change you are asked to consider donating to the cause. Firefighters will at the following intersections starting at 8am. Assembly & Gervais Huger & Blossom Devine &…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating after a woman’s body was found inside a West Columbia home Tuesday morning. Deputies responded to the 200 block of Haleywood Lane in West Columbia right before 9a.m. after receiving a request for a welfare check. During the welfare check, deputies found a deceased female inside a home….
West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Lexington County Deputies say they found a woman’s body inside a home in the 200 block of Haleywood Lane just before 9:00 Tuesday morning after receiving a request for a welfare check. Due to what Sheriff Jay Koon called a “potential conflict of interest” he has asked the State Law Enforcement Division to lead the investigation into the woman’s…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina farmers are bracing for the deep freeze, this as the calendar points to Spring’s arrival in a week. According to State Agriculture officials, farmers are preparing for another test from Mother Nature. Crops of particular concern include peaches, blueberries and strawberries. Temperatures could dip into the twenties Tuesday and Wednesday. SC Agriculture officials say many…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Residents in parts of West Columbia are urged to boil their water for at least one minute before cooking or drinking. City of West Columbia officials say they have experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: Wessinger Street North Avenue Boozer Street 1600 Block of Platt Springs Road (Odd Numbered Addresses…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- State senators on the finance committee advanced a funding plan for road repairs with a vote of 14 to 7. Under this plan South Carolina’s current 16 cent gas tax would rise to 28 cents by 2023. The committee’s plan changes the House’s gas tax proposal from two cents every year for five years to two cents…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – The former South Carolina police officer charged with killing an unarmed black man running from a traffic stop has asked a judge to allow a publicly funded lawyer to represent him. Local outlets report Michael Slager made that request Tuesday during a hearing in Charleston. Circuit Court Judge Clifton Newman says he’ll issue a ruling later….
COLUMBIA, SC (AP)– SC DPS website The director of South Carolina’s Department of Public Safety calls a House vote seeking his removal “disappointing.” Lawmakers voted 76-20 Tuesday to eliminate the director’s position and reduce the agency’s funding. That would effectively fire Leroy Smith if the clause remains in the budget. Democratic Rep. Russell Ott says that’s a decision for the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –Keeping your children safe when you hit the road, that’s the goal of a major car seat safety check in Columbia. In partnership with Safe Kids South Carolina, EdVenture Children’s Museum and Buckle Buddies, Children’s Trust is hosting a car seat check Tuesday from 1pm-5pm at Edvnture. Organizers say the goal is to ensure children are riding…
