Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Midlands are experience the hottest temperatures we’ve seen so far this year. While summer is still several weeks away, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. With the weather being so steamy, AAA Carolinas wanted to sent out a warning to remind drivers to never leave your children or your animals in the car on…
KERSHAW, CO (WOLO)– Heat like we’ve seen these past few days in South Carolina can be deadly. According to the Kershaw County Coroner and the Sheriff’s Office, 77 year old George Clark died last Tuesday, July 10, as a result of heat stroke. Investigators say Clark was reported missing earlier this month before he was found in the woods behind…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– With the triple digit heat it’s important to keep in mind your furry friends. First, check the pavement, hot pavement could burn dog paws. And yes, there is sunscreen, or at lease sun protection for your four legged friends. Grace Joyal has the tips. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Heat, pets, Safety
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner released the name of the man found dead in his Briarfield Road home Thursday. Raymond Twork, 98, died from acute coronary insufficiency and hyperthermia from the hot weather was contributory, Richland County Coroner Gary Watts said. Watts said the air conditioner in Twork’s home was found to not be working properly. Citizens are…
(AP)–Authorities say a man found dead from the heat in his South Carolina home had only a fan to cool him down. Laurens County Coroner Nick Nichols told media outlets that 74-year-old Robert Hamilton had likely been dead for a week when he was found by his landlord at his Ware Shoals mobile home on Sunday. Nichols says it was…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) Summer brings hot and humid air, and this July is especially hot here in the Midlands. If you’re headed outdoors or just trying to beat the heat inside, here are some safety tips from the Newberry County Sheriff’s office. Hydration is important. While sport drinks help with replenishing vital nutrients lost due to heat, water is your…
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto fans chanted ‘We Want Cleveland!’ in the final seconds. They got it. Kyle Lowry scored 35 points, DeMar DeRozan had 28 and the Raptors beat the Miami Heat 116-89 in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the conference finals for the first time in franchise history. Bismack Biyombo added 17 points and 16 rebounds for…
Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) takes control of a loose ball from Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7), during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA second-round playoff basketball series Saturday, May 7, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz) MIAMI (AP) — Toronto lost its center, and then it lost a 13-point lead. Kyle Lowry made sure…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Dwyane Wade hadn’t made a 3-point shot since December, enduring a streak of 22 consecutive misses. That all changed on Friday night with Miami’s season on the line. The 34-year-old star hit both 3-pointers he attempted, including a big one with 46 seconds left, finishing with 23 points as the Heat beat the Charlotte Hornets 97-90…
