COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A lockdown was in place at Blythewood High School Friday afternoon after a student made a threat against another student through social media. Officials with the school district told ABC Columbia that the lockdown lasted between 15-20 minutes. Richland County School District Two parents were notified of the lockdown by email, call and text according to a release from…
More rain on the way after massive flooding in Southeast.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities have charged five inmates at a juvenile prison in Columbia after a disturbance last month. The inmates are being charged as adults on counts ranging from attempted criminal sexual assault to attempted murder to burglary to arson. Department of Juvenile Justice officials say the disturbance Feb. 26 started after several prisoners jumped a rival gang…
Lexington, S.C. (WOLO — Road closures and detours have been announced for the Town of Lexington ahead of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12. Road closures and detours will begin at noon with the closure of West Butler Street, from Columbia Avenue to North Church Street, along with Haygood Street and part of Meetze Street, to allow those involved in the St. Patrick’s…
Tywon Taylor RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C (WOLO) — Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott is requesting the community’s assistance in locating a man wanted for two counts of financial transaction card fraud, financial transaction card theft, and auto breaking. Police say 18-year-old Tywon Taylor went into an unattended vehicle of the victim who was assisting others affected by October’s flooding and stole…
John Fleming Boineau LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO) — A Leesville man has been charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct with a minor – third degree. According to officials, 33-year-old John Fleming Boineau, committed a lewd act with a child under the age of 16 last December. “This investigation has lasted more than three months and is ongoing,” Lexington County…
(ABC News) — Former Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson formally endorsed Donald Trump today at the Mar-A-Largo club in Palm Beach, Florida, calling the GOP front-runner “a very intelligent man who cares deeply about America.” Trump introduced Carson as a “special man” and said “having his support really just adds total credence” to what he’s trying to accomplish. “He’s become…
Columbia, SC. (WOLO) — it’s been months since October’s Historic flood but recovery efforts continue throughout the Midlands. Click here to see all of the different event happening around town to help those still in need of assistance and those celebrating getting back on their feet. Categories: News Tags: historic flood
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia will “Go Red” Friday night with a Fashion Show to benefit Heart Health. The event will take place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center at 6pm. Crysty Vaughan reports on the “Go Red” effort and plus, a new wellness event this weekend. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health, Heart
Charleston , S.C. (WOLO) — The flag flap over the removal of the confederate flag from the Citadel continues. The NAACP halted a boycott over demands for the flag to be removed. Now members of the “take it down now” campaign have written a letter to the NAACP requesting they withdraw support for the medal of honor bowl until the…
