COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A family of six lost their home off Bush River Road, when it caught fire due to an electrical malfunction, Columbia Fire Department said. Officials said this happened in the 1600 block of Luster Lane. Damage is estimated around $125,000. No one was hurt in the blaze. The Red Cross is helping the three adults and…
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WOLO) – President George W. Bush, along with former First Lady Laura Bush, will be in South Carolina this week campaigning for Jeb Bush. At a rally Monday in North Charleston, the three will appear with Senator Lindsay Graham. The event is being held at the North Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The doors open at 4…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff’s deputies say they arrested a Columbia woman, after she cut her husband with a knife, when he tried to stop her from cutting his tires. Deputies say this happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in the 400 block of Sheridan Drive in Northeast Columbia. 53-year-old Vivian Jeffery is charged with criminal domestic violence. Officials…
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) – A Forest Acres teenage is set to embark on a 110 mile trek to raise awareness about the issues veterans and active duty members face. 16-year-old Ellerbe Kinard will take part in the “Face of America” ride from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia to the Civil War battlefields in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, from April 24th through the 26th….
LAKE MURRAY, S.C. (WOLO) – More than 200 people took the plunge for Special Olympics South Carolina Saturday afternoon at Lake Murray. The S.C. Department of Public Safety held the fourth annual “Polar Plunge.” Organizers say there were more schools, law enforcement agencies and businesses involved this year, and they were very pleased with the turnout. The plunge was held at the Lake Murray…
A Midland’s couple shares their story of love and how they’re coping following an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
ABC NEWS– YOUR MOTHER MOST LIKELY TOLD YOU TO EAT YOUR FRUITS AND VEGGIES… BUT NEW RESEARCH IS SHOWING THERE MAY BE A REASON THAT PEOPLE DON’T ALWAYS TAKE THIS ADVICE… ABC’S DOCTOR TIMOTHY JOHNSON HAS MORE… Categories: News
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In honor of Valentine’s Day the City of Columbia is offering up a sweet deal for pet adoptions. According to city officials, the Columbia and Lexington Animal Services will be holding a Fur-Ever Yours pet adoption special for $14 on February 12 – 15. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip, Feline Leukemia/Heartworm Test, initial vaccines and deworming….
CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) — Kershaw County Sheriff Jim Matthews says a Camden man has been charged, after shooting and killing a 17-year-old, who was running away from the man’s property after stealing items from his truck. Officials say 49-year-old Jimmy Methe is charged with voluntary manslaughter. The victim is Brandon Spencer, of McCrae Road in Camden. Deputies say they were…
Columbia, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is celebrating Black History Month with a family friendly event Monday. The Black History Extravaganza will be held at Greenview Park and will feature vendors, live entertainment and exhibits. According to City officials, this year’s guest speakers are Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, and radio and TV personality Cynthia Hardy. Councilwoman Devine is the first…
