Nonprofit provides wheels for those in need
The Cooperative Ministry’s Autos for Opportunities program aids Richland County’s working poor with transportation.
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Trump Says He’ll Start Spending At Least $2 Million a Week
(ABC News) — GOP frontrunner Donald Trump said he’ll be spending at least $2 million a week starting Jan. 4 as the primary season kicks into high gear, after resisting buying advertising in his self-financed campaign. “I’ll be spending a minimum of $2 million a week and perhaps substantially more than that,” he said aboard his plane after boarding at…
Gaston Man Charged with Assisting Wife in Suicide
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – A Gaston man has been charged with assisting his wife in committing suicide. According to officials, 63-year-old Randy Jones, knowingly and willfully assisted in the suicide of his wife sometime between the afternoon of Dec. 20 and the morning of Dec. 21. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the victim as Karen Jones. Jones is…
1 killed in crash involving train in Richland County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say one person has died after a crash involving a passenger train and a vehicle in Richland County. Lt. Curtis Wilson with the Sheriff’s Department says the crash happened just before 6 a.m. Wednesday at a railroad crossing. Wilson says the man was dead when emergency crews arrived. Wilson says it hasn’t been determined how…
Packed chamber for swearing-in of Columbia City Councilors
It was standing room only, as two new members, and one returning councilor, were sworn-in to the Columbia City Council Tuesday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — It was standing room only, as two new members, and one returning councilor, were sworn-in to the Columbia City Council Tuesday. Howard Duvall took over Cameron Runyan’s At-Large seat. Ed McDowell now sits in the District Two seat formerly held by Brian Dequincy Newman. Moe Baddourah was re-installed in his District Three seat. “We have to…
Weather Alerts in Place as Rainfall Continues
Residents in areas heavily impacted during October's floods react to recent rainfall as the National Weather Service issues weather alerts.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With significant rainfall in the forecast residents impacted by October’s floods say they’re not worried about potential flooding but how it will impact reconstruction. “It’s just the wetness and the mold and the condition of the houses that are abandoned. It makes it feel like it makes recovery harder and longer,” says flood victim Ashley McEntire. Current…
Slager sues police group for failing to defend him in murder case
Attorneys discussed the process to declare former North Charleston police officer Michael Slager indigent, thus making him eligible for state-funded legal assistance during a Dec. 23, 2015 hearing. His attorneys want help paying for expert witnesses. CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The former North Charleston police officer charged with murder in the shooting of Walter Scott is suing the Police Benevolent…
Police: Irate customer swung wrapping paper tube at employee
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say a customer who tried to cut in a Christmas Eve shopping line is accused of hitting a store employee in the head with a tube of wrapping paper. The Herald of Rock Hill reports that police say in a report released Monday an employee at Family Dollar told officers a customer waiting to…
Water service cut off for many West Columbia customers Tuesday
Water service will be cut off for many West Columbia customers on Tuesday
WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Water service will be cut off for many West Columbia customers on Tuesday. The city says water will go off at 9 a.m. Tuesday and will resume at 7 p.m. Customers in the following areas are affected: All addresses in the 2900 – 3600 blocks of Leaphart Road All addresses on Methodist Park Road All addresses…
Arrest made in Christmas day murder in Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County Sheriff's deputies have made an arrest in the murder of 38-year-old Loretta Brunch, who was killed on Christmas day
HOLLY HILL, S.C. (WOLO) — Orangeburg County Sheriff’s deputies have made an arrest in the murder of 38-year-old Loretta Brunch, who was killed on Christmas day. Officials say they found Brunch’s body in some water about five miles south of Holly Hill, off Highway 453. Brunch, a manager at a Holly Hill fast food restaurant, was last seen Christmas day. Investigators…
