COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies are investigating a murder after finding a man shot to death near Columbia Place Mall. Officials responded to a shots fired call at in the 7400 block of Pinedale Drive at 10:50 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, deputies said they found a male victim with a gunshot wound to the upper body. EMS transported…
WASHINGTON (AP) – A year after South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from its capitol grounds, official Washington is struggling with further restrictions on the flag’s display on federal property, including the U.S. Capitol complex. The National Park Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army have longstanding guidelines for its cemeteries that permit the display of the Confederate…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A 17-year-old Columbia man was killed trying to cross traffic in Northeast Columbia Saturday morning. The Richland County Coroner said Tyshon Townsend died at the hospital, after being hit by a car at Hardscrabble and Dolly Roads around 9 a.m. An autopsy will be performed Sunday morning to determine the cause of death. The SC Highway Patrol…
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – For the past several weeks, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office has made several drug arrests targeting illegal drug activity in Sumter County. Four people were arrested in this latest operation. The operation resulted in the seizure of crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Investigators also seized approximately $6,100 in Counterfeit goods were seized to include shirts and sneakers….
(CNN) – Trailer transporting 20,000 pounds of cheese stolen Categories: National News, News Tags: Business/Consumer, Easy to Tease, Great For Digital, Justice / Legal, Packages
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: 9th Street to State Street Augusta Street to C Avenue Grandby Oaks Apartments Once the water line is repaired and water service is restored, water customers in these areas who have lost water pressure or who experience cloudy…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Midlands is celebrating Independence Day. Here’s a look at some July 4th events. July 2 Fort Jackson Hilton Field Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks display and patriotic program Gates open at 4pm Fireworks 9pm Sat., July 2 Boat parade then evening fireworks launched from Spence Island and Dreher Island State Park LEXINGTON COUNTY PEACH FESTIVAL Mon., July 4…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia city councilman Moe Baddourah has been charged with criminal domestic violence, according to Richland County Sheriff’s investigators. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Baddourah turned himself in Saturday. He’s charged with criminal domestic violence 2nd. Investigators said the incident happened just after 6 p.m. Wednesday at 2719 Rosewood Drive (Rockaways Restaurant). Deputies were called…
(CNN) – Hoverboard explodes inside Florida apartment Categories: National News, News Tags: Hooverboard, Hooverboard Explosion
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP)– PepsiCo is bringing back the 1990s this summer with an eight-week release of Crystal Pepsi, one of the iconic beverages of that decade. The clear cola was originally rolled out nationally in 1993 with a high-profile campaign. The product was widely regarded as a flop along the lines of New Coke after missing sales targets. Categories: Local…
