COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is pushing to legalize medical marijuana in South Carolina. 28 states nationwide have given patients access to marijuana for pain treatment. Even so, the possibility of adding SC to the list spurs passionate debate inside the State House. In 2014 a bill passed allowing for possession of CBD oil for patients…
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- A Midlands man is dead after being ejected from his vehicle on I-20 Sunday morning. Troopers say the crash happened around 3:45 a.m. when Jonathan Hubbard was traveling eastbound on I-20 near the 90 mile marker. His 1992 Buick ran off the median and flipped several times. According to troopers, Hubbard was not wearing a seat…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire department is investigating a fire that left four people displaced. The fire happened on House Street at a two story quadplex around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Fire Fighters rescued two patients from the first floor of the home. The cause of the fire in under investigation. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The Richland Library hosted its annual Black History Month Fair on Saturday. The purpose of the fair is to recognized the richness of African-American culture through music, storytelling, dance and more. “It means a lot for me to come out and do this,” actor portraying Malcolm X ,Cristofher Griffin said. “To be more understanding of my own history…
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- The suspect who shot two of his neighbors in Orangeburg on Saturday, later shot and killed himself. Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said at approximately 1:30 p.m. Orangeburg County Sheriff’s SWAT team members entered a Sorin Court residence with the goal of subduing a possible active shooter. The results of that entry was the discovery of an individual who appeared to…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Deputies are searching for two suspects after a Friday night home invasion. Richland County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 3000 block of Leesburg Road around 10:30p.m. in reference to shots fired. Deputies say three victims were inside the home when the two suspects wearing all black forced their way into the home and fired gunshots. The…
COLUMBIA, S.C.(WOLO)- A 24-year-old man is facing several criminal charges after damaging a victims home during a home invasion on Friday night. Deputies with the Richland County Sheriffs department said a man armed with an assault rifle went inside a home in the 200 block of Ault Road in Hopkins around 9:30 p.m. and demanded a victims cellphone. The…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready to go under the sea and back to Pre Historic times. The South Carolina State Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Savage Ancient Seas and planetarium movie Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure” It will open to the public Saturday, February 4. ABC Columbia News got a sneak peak inside the exhibit. According to Museum officials, Savage…
CNN– A new study says sitting at your desk or in a chair all day can make your body feel older than you actually are. Kim Hutcherson explains why experts say you need to get up and get moving. Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags: Health
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office confirms at least two people were shot after a basketball game at South Aiken High School Friday night. The call came in around 9:05 PM. Officers at the school immediately responded to the disturbance. One person was treated at the school and transported to an area hospital. Another victim made…
