Cancer Found In Million-Year-Old Fossil
The timeline of cancer has now been extended to over a million years after scientist have found evidence in a prehistoric fossil.
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Coroner: Heat Was A Contributing Factor In 98-Year-Old Man’s Death
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner released the name of the man found dead in his Briarfield Road home Thursday. Raymond Twork, 98, died from acute coronary insufficiency and hyperthermia from the hot weather was contributory, Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said. Watts said the air conditioner in Twork’s home was found to not be working properly. Citizens are…
CPD Investigating Robbery at N. Main Store
Photo/CPD Twitter COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Officers with the Columbia Police Department responded to a store on North Main following a robbery Friday afternoon. The robbery occurred at the Dollar General located at 5807 North Main Street. The thief was able to take an undisclosed amount of money. Authorities say no one was injured during the incident. Crime scene techs are…
Sumter Man Charged for Scalding Toddler
Steve Johnson SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A man is charged with unlawful neglect of a child or helpless person after allegedly scolding a toddler with hot water. Steve Johnson, 24, allegedly used scalding hot water from a shower wand to disciple the victim after the child defecated in his pants and in the shower, officials say. Officials say Johnson is the…
Sumter Police: 5 Wanted for Assault
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities with the Sumter Police Department say warrants have been issued for five men that were allegedly involved in a assault on a victim earlier this month. The assault occurred July 13 on Marilyn Avenue, police say. A sixth man is reportedly involved in the assault and authorities are working to identify the suspect. The suspects…
Alligator Removed From Pond Where Elderly Woman’s Body Found
Photo from the scene where crews removed Walker’s body from the water (Dan Michener / WCIV) CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) – Wildlife workers have removed an alligator from a pond near a Charleston nursing home although it’s not clear if the creature had anything do with the death of an elderly resident found in the pond earlier this week. Local media…
Police: McDonald’s Worker Fired for Refusing Officer Service
BRENHAM, TX (AP) – Police in suburban Houston say a McDonald’s worker has been fired for refusing to serve an officer. Brenham Police Chief Craig Goodman says in a Facebook post that “one of our employees, who was off duty with his family, was refused service at a local restaurant simply for being a Police Officer.” Goodman doesn’t say when…
WATCH: Adopt Harley
Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) — If you think it’s hot outside wait until you see this 3 month old four legged friend. Pawmetto Lifeline’s latest pet of the week is sure to melt your heart. Click here to find out more information on how you can adopt Harley or any of the other cats or dogs available for adoption at their Bowers…
WATCH: Hillary Clinton’s Historic Night
PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) — Hillary Clinton is coming off a historic night. Clinton closed out the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Thursday night by making her case to voters about why she should be the next commander in chief. Good Morning Columbia has the very latest. Categories: National News, News, Politics
Columbia Police Search for Shooting Suspect
Columbia Police search for a suspect in a shooting that left one woman injured. It happened Thursday night in the 2500 block of Millwood Avenue.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Columbia Police search for a suspect in a shooting that left one woman injured. It happened Thursday night in the 2500 block of Millwood Avenue. Police say a woman was shot in the foot. We are waiting for details on her condition. Investigators believed the suspect fled into a residence in the area. Traffic was diverted…
