FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) — Volunteers are giving a Forest Acres family a fresh start by picking up the pieces left over from the 2015 Flood. Ever since the heavy rains stopped, Jerry Elia and his family still felt the effects of the flood for years. “It ended up getting into the kitchen, and the leaking and the roof, and it…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A woman suspected in a bank robbery, Monday, in Forest Acres was scheduled to appear in Bond Court Thursday afternoon. Officials say Daisy Feliberty waived her right to appear in bond court. Bond will be set at a later date, say officials. SLED officials say the second suspect involved in the bank robbery may now be in the…
NETHERLY2 (Photo: Forest Acres PD) Show Caption Hide Caption 20190205SUSPECTPIC image provided by Richland Co Sheriff and Forest Acres police Show Caption Hide Caption Suspect wanted in connection to the South Carolina Federal Credit union armed bank robbery/Courtesy: Angela Rogers Show Caption Hide Caption Suspect wanted in connection to the South Carolina Federal Credit union armed bank robbery/Courtesy: Angela Rogers…
A Forest Acres based organization supporting community policing is hosting a campaign to thank our officers.
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) – The Forest Acres location of Richland Library reopens Wednesday after a months-long renovation. Library staff said the new Cooper is bigger and includes a “children’s makers” area for kids. The overhaul is part of a $59 million bond referendum passed by Richland County residents in 2013, to enhance library facilities across the county. A grand…
The gunman arrested in connection to the 2015 death of a Forest Acres Police officer is expected to plead guilty.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Heroes in Blue’s “Feed an Officer” campaign runs through December 11. Visit a participating restaurants and simply, donate. All donations will be delivered to local departments in Richland and Lexington Counties on December 14th. The idea is to show appreciation for men and women in blue by treating them to a special lunch. On Sunday, December 4,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Transportation officials are looking to improve area roads and area Dams, after the October Flood. They’re holding a meeting for neighbors in Batesburg Leesville Wednesday. In Forest Acres, A road that was destroyed in October’s once-in-a-lifetime flood re-opened Tuesday. Rockbridge Road in Arcadia Lakes, near Forest Acres, was completed eight months after the flood and ahead…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Talk about a baby shower gift. The SC Education Lottery says over the weekend a couple with a baby on the way won $250,000 on a scratch off ticket. It was purchased at the Kangaroo Express on Forest Drive. The expectant daddy says the win was “perfect timing.” Categories: Local News, News, Richland Tags: ABC Columbia,…
FOREST ACRES, S.C. (WOLO) — Officers with the Forest Acres Police Department are looking for two suspects who they say used stolen debit and credit cards to purchase almost $8,000 worth of merchandise. Authorities say that on Friday, April, 1 the pair broke into the victim’s vehicle in the 4100 block of Forest Drive and then used the stolen cards…
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