(CNN) – Sgt. Robert Wilson III has been credited with saving the lives of several people, while sacrificing his own, when he got caught in the middle of a robbery. Categories: National News Tags: Beyond the call of duty, Officer Wilson, Sgt. Robert Wilson, TV
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Talk about right place right time. Sheriff Leon Lott is commending a quick-thinking Richland County deputy for saving a one year old’s life. Sheriff Lott says Friday afternoon Kilbourne Elementary School resource officer deputy Darlene Crawford was able to save a one year old from choking on a piece of candy during a graduation ceremony. Deputy Crawford…
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Meet this 9 week old lab mix looking for a forever home. Adopt Diana! For more information on Diana or any of the other cats or dogs available for adoption go to : http://www.pawmettolifeline.org Categories: News, Pet of the Week Tags: diana, pet
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Spoleto Festival USA is opening its 40th season, which promises to be a celebration of the spirit of Charleston, South Carolina. The internationally known arts festival opens Friday with speeches and a brass fanfare in front of City Hall. This year’s schedule includes Spoleto’s first production of the opera “Porgy and Bess,” which is set…
Andrew Prue/WPDE NICHOLS, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a teenager has died in a swimming accident in Horry County. Lt. Brian VanAernem of Horry County Fire and Rescue tells local media that first responders were called to the Little Pee Dee River near Nichols on Thursday afternoon after a report of a missing swimmer. Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler says they…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Before you get ready to head out of town for the holiday weekend, you can become a hero just by rolling up your sleeves during a friendly competition in a battle for blood. Click here to find out more about the importance of the blood drive and where you can go to join The American Red…
Columbia,S.C.(WOLO) — The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while City and Government offices will be closed in observance of the long holiday weekend, there are a few things you can do to make a splash. Click here to find out more of your Midlands Happenings. Categories: Local News, News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – To celebrate Memorial Day, businesses and restaurants are offering freebies and military discounts. Memorial Day Freebies 2016 1. Boston Market: 25% off Memorial Day Family Meal. 2. Home Depot and Lowes: 10% Military Discount on Memorial Day Weekend to all veterans who served honorably and who present a valid Form DD214 or other proof of service. 3….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — An inmate who officials say walked out of minimum security facility on May 26 has been apprehended in Louisiana. Officials say 24-year-old Catrell Davis walked away from Walden Correctional Institution Davis was serving time for assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature. Categories: News
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – The Harvest Hope Food Bank that serves 20 counties in central South Carolina is celebrating a $25,000 contribution from the Walmart Foundation. Harvest Hope executive director Denise Holland said in a release Thursday the organization will use the grant to provide about 125,000 meals for those in need of food support. Holland said Harvest Hope plans…
