The countdown to summer is on, which means hotter temperatures, and lots of family fun. But summer can also be a tough time for many local veterans. This Friday, you can cool off on the ice and help give back to our veterans in need through the Columbia Warriors' Charity Hockey Game.ย
According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, many people consider Memorial Day weekend the unofficial start of the boating season. The Department is trying to get ahead of the game to prevent any accidents.
The Richland County Sheriffโs Department is investigating an incident at Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center that sent a man to the hospital on Saturday.ย
"During the 78 hour Memorial Day holiday period last year, in South Carolina, unfortunately we had 17 individuals lose their lives in vehicle related collisions," Tidwell says.