PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — Navy investigators say there are no apparent signs of foul play in the death of a recruit who died after falling in a barracks stairwell at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island. Naval Criminal Investigative Service spokesman Ed Buice tells The Island Packet of Hilton Head that the investigation is continuing into the…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)– Attorneys say Charleston’s ordinance requiring tour guides to have a license has nothing to do with restricting freedom of speech but is about regulating business in the city. Three people asked a federal judge earlier this year to find the licensing requirement unconstitutional. Their lawsuit argues that granting tour licenses only to those who pass written and…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)– Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton is headlining what the South Carolina Republican Party calls its largest and most prestigious gathering. State GOP Chairman Matt Moore announced Monday the U.S. senator will be the main speaker at the party’s 49th annual Silver Elephant Dinner on May 6. Ticket costs range from $40 for one ticket to $250 for two,…
CAIRO (AP) — Cyprus official says the hijacker of EgyptAir plane has been arrested and the situation is “over.” Officials say the incident began when an Egyptian man hijacked an EgyptAir flight over his ex-wife, forcing the plane to land in Cyprus. Authorities identified the suspected hijacker as Egyptian national Seif El Din Mustafa. Officials are reporting that all of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a Monday night shooting. Officials say deputies responded to a “shots fired” call at Astor Street and Astor Circle. They say one male victim was shot. He was taken to Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. His condition is unknown as this time. Officials say two suspects…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Spring Break is a fun time, but Law Enforcement say there are some things to keep in mind, to keep you safe. Here are some tips from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department: · Once permission is obtained from a parent or guardian to go to a designated place, use a buddy system. Parents should be aware of…
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Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Monday marks the start of community development week across the nation. City of Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin says, “Lyon Street, the Vista, Earlewood park, Elmwood park, almost every neighborhood has been touched by our CDBG Programs The week long celebration recognizes programs like The Community Development Block Grant and the Home Investment Partnerships, that use federal…
Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — In less than a month, it will be opening day for the Columbia Fireflies at Spirit Communications Park. On Monday, the organization announced a partnership with the YMCA. The Columbia Fireflies presented the YMCA with a $15,000 check to help pay for midlands kids to play youth baseball who may otherwise not be able to afford…
A nurse had to deliver her own baby when her water broke while she was alone at home.
