COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Pawmetto Lifeline reports they are having an influx of cats and kittens at the shelter. Shelters are often overrun with kittens this time of year and Pawmetto Lifeline is looking for foster homes for the animals. Our Crysty Vaughan sits down with Elizabeth Childers to talk about the Foster Care program and introduce you to two little…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The handlers of K-9 partners killed on duty are asking legislators to increase the penalties for people who kill a police dog. Under a bill discussed Thursday by a House Judiciary panel, anyone convicted of killing or torturing a police dog could spend between two and 10 years in prison. The crime is currently punishable by…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Saturday, the Superhero 5k will be held at Saluda Shoals Park to raise money for a rare nerve disease that impacts hundreds of children, including Lexington County resident Jillian Nava. “She is wild, fun, crazy, very daring,” said Jillian’s mom, Carolyn Nava. “She likes to be like her older brother, Christopher, like a tomboy,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Investigators with the Columbia Police Department have released a surveillance picture of a person of interest in a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night at a convenience store. Officials are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the man so they can speak with him. A male victim was shot multiple times in the 3900 block of West…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Supporters of a bill removing law enforcement officers’ ability to arrest students for “disturbing schools” say the charge criminalizes ordinary misbehavior and puts kids on a path to prison. Spartanburg prosecutor Barry Barnette and the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association countered Thursday that arrests are sometimes necessary, and the charge should remain an option for officers. The…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina senators plan to propose a 4 percent raise in their version of the state budget. The Senate Finance Committee discussed the proposal Thursday as they continue to debate the state budget. The House suggested a 2 percent raise in its budget. The Senate’s version of the state’s $7.5 billion spending plan has more money…
Photo: SConFire ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO/WCIV) – Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in a vehicle chase that ended in Santee late Thursday morning. Officials with the S.C. Highway Patrol has the southbound lanes of I-95 closed at this time. Orangeburg Co. Expect delays on I-95 SB. Detour in place at exit 98. Traffic is running onto Hwy 15 & back onto 95…
A portrait of Harriet Tubman, African-American abolitionist and a Union spy during the American Civil War, circa 1870. Andrew Jackson (1767 – 1845), the 7th President of the United States of America, circa 1844. (Getty Images) (ABC News) – The Treasury Department’s decision to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with abolitionist Harriet Tubman was met with mixed results….
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Thursday marks one week since the Fireflies inaugural game at Spirit Communications Park in front of a sold out stadium. The games since haven’t been sell outs, but team leaders are pleased with turnout thus far and say they’ll need to continue if they want to hit their attendance goals. The 9,000+ fans that filled Spirit…
ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) – An Anderson man has been sentenced to a dozen years in prison for beating a man to death and leaving him to choke on his own dentures. Local media outlets report that 30-year-old Carson Nance was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty to manslaughter. He was originally charged with murder. Authorities say Nance admitted beating 61-year-old Artis…
