LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the man who was killed in the three-vehicle accident Friday morning. Margaret Fisher said Clyde Richard Poole, 63, of Lexington dead at the scene from injuries he sustained in the accident that occurred at 7:30 a.m. on Barr Road near Wildlife Road in Lexington. The accident remains under investigation…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) – Governor Nikki Haley began the Statewide Domestic Violence Summit today by announcing a new website aimed at providing information and resources to domestic violence survivors, loved ones, and offenders as well as to professional groups in the workplace. The Summit ended with the governor announcing Safe Place County Certifications as a challenge to counties to lead…
SPRINGFIELD, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE) – A Springfield teen has been charged with armed robbery after a man’s car was stolen at gunpoint Thursday, Sheriff Leroy Ravenell said a 15-year-old male was taken into custody after an all-day search immediately following the robbery. “We put teams on this immediately canvassing the Springfield area looking for this man’s car and the suspect,” the sheriff…
Darryl Stephon Walker LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A West Columbia man faces multiple charges in connection to four armed robberies at the same convenience store. Darryl Stephon Walker, 26, was armed with a pistol when he robbed the Scotchman in the 2900 block of Sunset Boulevard four times between October 2015 and May 2016, according to arrest warrants. Lexington County…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – State economic forecasters foresee no extra money coming into South Carolina’s primary coffers, giving legislators less to haggle over as the chambers negotiate a final spending plan. The Board of Economic Advisors made no changes Thursday to their general fund revenue forecast for this fiscal year or next. That puts into question $40 million worth of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – South Carolina’s unemployment rate has edged up slightly for the second time in more than a year and a half. The Department of Employment and Workforce said Friday the state’s jobless rate was 5.8 percent in April, up from 5.7 percent in March. Officials attributed the increase to the more than 10,000 people who entered the…
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) –If you have a big heart for some of our area furry friends, then do we have the gal for you looking for a forever home. Click here to meet “Duchess” a one year old blood hound mix with Pawmetto Lifeline. Categories: News, Pet of the Week Tags: duchess, Pawmetto, pet
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Get ready for some summer splashing! The City of Columbia Parks and Rec department will host a ribbon cutting for a new pool at Greenview Park on Saturday. The New Pool will be ready for swimmers Memorial Day weekend=. Also if you’re looking for some splashing and thrills Carowinds New Harbor Waterpark opens Saturday at 11am. Here’s…
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ An English teacher at a high school in Greenville has been accused of having sex with a student. Greenville County sheriff’s deputies told local media that 38-year-old Erickson Lamar Bynum of Simpsonville is accused of sex with a student and with the attempted sexual assault of two other students. The Southside High School teacher is charged…
Egyptian army officials say it has found the wreckage of missing EgyptAir flight 804. Good Morning Columbia has the latest.
