COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Authorities say a Crimestoppers tip lead to the arrest of a 20-year-old man wanted for three counts of attempted murder. Herbert Davon Oree is also charged with first degree burglary, third degree arson and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Oree was taken into custody by the Columbia Police Department’s Fugitive Team, Richland County Sheriff’s…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner released the name of the woman who died following a police chase along Two Notch Road Sunday morning. Gary Watts said 22-year-old Lennetta Tierra Perry was the only occupant of a vehicle that crashed and was identified through dental records. Perry died as a result of blunt trauma to the head and…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are looking for a suspect who they say shot a juvenile during a pool party early Friday morning. According to officials deputies responded to a shots fired call on St. Andrews Road around 1:30 a.m. at an neighboring apartment complex. The wanted suspect fired multiple shots in the direction of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Charles Drew Wellness Center in Columbia is celebrating its 10th birthday with a party Saturday, in conjunction with the reopening of its pool after a six-month-long renovation. Watch the video to learn more about what the milestone means for our community. The celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the wellness center. Categories:…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) — A group of Lexington parents who have daughters that play for a Softball team for Lexington High say the facilities are not up to snuff. The parents say they’re suing the district claiming their girls are not getting the equal facilities entitle to them under title 9. The school district however, maintains they’re in complete compliance…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – A Orangeburg County man is behind bars following a traffic stop that lead to the discovery of drugs, drug paraphernalia and a stolen 9mm handgun officials say. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office’s incident report, David Anthony Bennett yelled expletives saying to a deputy, “You don’t know who you are (expletive) with, you will (expletive)…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Students from a laboratory school located on the University of South Carolina’s campus are celebrating a 50th reunion of its graduating class of 1966. The University High School operated from 1932 until 1966 and was run by the Columbia City Schools. Its teaching staff was composed of university faculty, but students from the School of Education…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — If you’re looking to join a proud group of people working to serve and protect the community, you’re in luck. There will be a Public Safety Job Fair Saturday, June 4. It starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs until 2:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Teams in attendance include: Fire…
If your sweet tooth is taking over for the most important meal of the day, you’re in luck. Good Morning Columbia has a list of doughnut shops offering up a few National Doughnut Day Deals.
The City of Columbia’s Summer Movies Series will kick off on Friday, June 3 at Finlay Park, 930 Laurel Street. Movies will be shown on Friday nights from June 3 through July 29. The following movies are free and open to the public: June 3: “Frozen” June 10: “Inside Out” June 17: “Muppets Most Wanted” June 24: “Paddington” July 1:…
