COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A fire caused by unattended cooking has displaced five people Sunday afternoon. The Columbia Fire Department said the grease fire started on the first floor of a two-story condo in 4000 block of Bethel Church Road. The blaze made its way from the first floor to the top of the condo. Fire officials said the home suffered…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is asking for the publics help finding the driver involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 67-year-old woman Saturday night. The incident happened last night at the 3600 block of Broad River Road. As a result, the victim who’s been identified by Richland County Coroner’s Office as 67-year-old Alicesene Dear…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for information regarding a shooting that stemmed from an argument over money Saturday night. Deputies responded to the 100 block Cool Shade Drive at 6:00p.m to met with a male victim. The victim told deputies that he was assaulted in the 100 block C Fleming Road for owing someone money. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of Columbia’s Development Department hosted its 2nd annual All Access Columbia Conference on Saturday. The event, held at Dreher High School, gave residents an all access pass to learn what opportunities are available to them. All Access Columbia is a workshop that gives citizens information about financial education,being a homeowner, neighborhood leadership, and home maintenance….
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- More than a dozen Midlands residents paid a visit to the Islamic Center of Columbia Saturday for a day of gratitude. The Muslim community of South Carolina invited the public to learn more about their culture by hosting a Share Islam Day event. Event organizers say, with so much misrepresentation of their community they decided to host an…
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is facing multiple charges after he attempted to hit a deputy during a chase Saturday morning. According to Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department, Lawrence Bobby Armstrong,27, failed to pull over during a traffic stop on Rosewood and Assembly Street just before 1:00a.m. Authorities say Armstrong lost control and wrecked on the off…
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim that was found dead in a house fire that happened Saturday morning. Coroner Margaret Fisher said Maria Addy-Starino, 64, of Lexington was pulled from the home by firefighters, but she was pronounced dead at the scene by Lexington County Emergency Medical Services. Two other family members were able to escape the fire…
WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of West Columbia has lifted its boil water advisory that affected some residents. The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following areas: Brookwood Circle Wisteria Drive Heather Drive Abelia Court The water supply has been thoroughly tested and boiling water is no longer necessary. Water…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department battled an 2 alarm fire that displaced 40 residents Saturday morning. The fire happened at 4:10a.m. at Paces Run Apartments. Fire officials say when they arrived fire was shooting through the roof of the apartments. It took authorities about two hours to get the fire under control. According to officials, 40 people have…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This weekend, South Carolina is hosting Women’s basketball tournaments for the SEC in Greenville and the ACC in Conway, marking the first time our state has been able to host NCAA events since 2002, following a sanction placed on our state by the organization while the confederate flag was erected at the State House. Three other NCAA…
