COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A handful of Midlands Sheriffs will be sworn into office Tuesday. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott will take the oath of office at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church. Sheriff Lott is celebrating 20 years leading the Richland County Sheriff Department. He was first sworn into office in January 1997. In Newberry County, Sheriff Lee Foster…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two Legislative Council members asked to be removed from a petition issued by Senator Tom Davis last week regarding confusion over how the next Lieutenant Governor will be picked; should Nikki Haley be confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. “I’m very disappointed in Legislators that aren’t being supportive in that regard,” Davis said. On Tuesday…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Christmas is less than a week away, and Monday, December 19, is considered the busiest day of shipping in the United States. It’s the most wonderful and busiest time of year at the United States Postal Service distribution plant in West Columbia. Employees are working vigorously to push out gifts on time. The US Postal Service brought…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It was a day of celebration form some Columbia kids. On Saturday dozens of children got to celebrate holiday traditions from around the world at EdVenture’s annual Festivals of Sharing. Children has a chance to experience the festivities from around the world through performance, hands-on activities and story time. Some of the cultures represented at the festival…
WILLISTON, S.C. (AP)–Authorities say a man who kidnapped a woman who gave him a ride, then pointed a gun at several people in Williston also attacked three police officers. Aiken County deputies said in a news release that Goldie Bellinger was arrested after assaulting two Aiken County deputies and the Williston police chief. The deputies were released from the hospital….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President-elect Donald Trump will nominate South Carolina Congressman Mike Mulvaney, to be director of the Office of Management and Budget, according to the Associated Press. The announcement is expected to be made on Monday. If confirmed by the senate Mulvaney would manage the White House’s annual proposed budget, program and polices. Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the…
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting that has left a man in critical condition. Officials said the shooting happened in the 3600 block of Falling Springs road Saturday night. A 26-year-old man is in critical condition at a local hospital. Investigators have talked with people at the scene and encourage anyone with information…
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) – A spokesperson for Sumter Police Department confirms a fatal officer-involved shooting happened at the intersection of Guignard Drive and Miller Road. The Sumter County Coroner’s Office said Waltki Cermoun Williams, 35, of Sumter, was killed during an incident near Miller Road and Guignard Drive. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday morning in Newberry. The State Law…
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…
Moncks Corner, S.C. (WOLO) –Here’s something you don’t see everyday, nor would many of you want to. Check out this large guest appear to slither it’s way to a residential front door and attempt to ring the bell. Categories: News Tags: Aligator, home, Moncks Corner, SC
