SANDY HOOK, N.J. (AP) — Federal regulators are considering requests from four companies to look for oil and natural gas in the mid-and south Atlantic Ocean by blasting the sea bed with sound waves. It’s an efficient way to look for energy deposits, but environmental groups fear it could harm marine mammals including whales, dolphins and turtles. The proposed surveying…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – An 11-year-old, meeting up with two teenagers to sell a cell phone, was robbed at gunpoint by them, Richland County Sheriff’s deputies said. This happened Saturday in the 2100 block of Kathleen Drive. After the two suspects pulled out a handgun, we’re told the victim quickly handed over the phone, and the suspects fled the area….
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an early morning shooting, that sent two people to the hospital. Deputies responded to a shots fired call around 2 a.m. Sunday, in the 700 block of Zimalcrest Drive. On scene, they found signs of a shooting, but no victims in sight. They just happened to spot two…
CALHOUN COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is looking for information about a fatal hit-and-run collision that happened Saturday evening, on I-26 in Calhoun County. Troopers said a burgundy Nissan Rogue was struck and run off the roadway. A passenger in that vehicle sustained fatal injuries. Here’s what state troopers know so far about the incident: When:…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department investigators are investigating, after they say an employee at a motel on North Main Street discovered a dead man in a room around 11 a.m. Sunday. Authorities said the man had a gunshot wound in the upper body. They’re awaiting word on the exact cause of death from the Richland County Coroner’s Office,…
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CNN– Looking to head somewhere for the Summer Season? According to new numbers, summer travelers are in luck because airfares will be cheaper than they’ve been since 2009. According to the Airfare prediction APP “Hopper” It predicts fares for advanced purchase tickets will likely be down about 12 percent compared to last summer, and down 20 percent from two years…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) –We all love our moms, but how much money are we spending on them? According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend an average of $172.22, down slightly from last year’s record-high $172.63. Of course, it’s more than simple dollars and sense when it comes to our moms. What will Mom likely be getting? Card, Flowers…
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating, after they said a man was beaten by multiple people at a house party in Blythewood Friday night. Authorities said it happened in the 800 block of Langford Road. The victim was treated on the scene by EMS. Around the same time of the beating inside the house, investigators said…
