Public to Have Chance to Sit in on Roof Trial
When Dylann Roof’s federal hate crimes trial starts in November, the court will make use of three courtrooms to allow as many members of the public as possible to watch the proceedings as they happen.
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Single Mom Dresses Up as Dad to Attend Son’s ‘Donuts With Dad’ School Event
(ABC News) – A single mother from Fort Worth, Texas, has become a social media sensation after recently dressing up as a dad so that her 12-year-old son wouldn’t have to “miss out” on a “Donuts with Dad” social event at his school. Yevette Vasquez told ABC News today she was dropping off her sixth-grade son, Elijah, last Thursday, Sept….
Ribbon Cutting for Riverbank Zoo’s Pedestrian Bridge
Riverbank Zoo and Garden’s newest walkway to wonder officially opened this morning.
WATCH: Midlands Runner Recognized for Fight Against Domestic Violence
A West Columbia woman is one of the finalists for Runner’s World magazine’s annual cover search contest.
Watch: Prices at the Pump Down
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Filling up at the Pump will cost you less. Triple A says we are seeing some of the lowest gas prices for this time of year. And according to GasBuddy, Average retail gasoline prices in Columbia have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.93/gallon here in the Midlands.\ Categories: Local News Tags:…
Watch: Funeral Services Set for Former Senator Drummond
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3pm at the First Baptist Church of Ninety Six for Former Senator John Drummond. Drummond spent four decades as a lawmaker. He was a World War II Veteran and a Prisoner of War. Governor Nikki Haley has ordered the Flags at the State House to fly at Half Staff during…
Watch: ‘Knight of Honor’ will Celebrate Law Enforcement, Slain Officer
Forest Acres, S.C. (WOLO) —Almost after a year after her husband, Forest Acres Police Officer Greg Alia was killed in the line of duty, his wife continues work in his honor. Kassy Alia, founder of Heroes in Blue says, “My husband was an amazing man. There are many other men and women who are amazing too and we shouldn’t wait…
Watch: Midlands Woman Recognized in Runner’s World Cover Search
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A West Columbia woman’s hitting the pavement and running right onto a cover shoot. Elizabeth Gray is one of ten finalists for the “Runner’s World” Cover Search. Each year the Magazine features exemplary runners and Gray says she is on a mission to run a Marathon in all 50 states. The Former Marine ran her first marathon…
Report of Alleged Clown Sighting in the Midlands
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–A report of a Clown Sighting has now surfaced in the Midlands, say police. According to Lexington Police, they responded to a report of suspicious persons in a vehicle at the Park North Apartments. Police Chief Terrence Green says two juveniles reported seeing a vehicle with a male driver dressed as a clown and a passenger dressed in a bear suit. However, Police…
Teen With Traumatic Brain Injury Crosses 5K Finish Line
A teen who collapsed and suffered a traumatic brain injury last year at a half marathon in Virginia finally completed his goal by walking across the finish line last Sunday.
