COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A patient of Providence Health in Columbia reunited Wednesday with the people who saved his life. In March, John Johnson had a ruptured hernia and lost consciousness at home. When he didn’t show up at work, police who were called for a welfare check found him at home. Ultimately, first-responders were able to keep him alive…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina officially welcomed its newest freshmen class Wednesday at the New Student Convocation. Convocation marks a new beginning for faculty, students and their families. “You see, we have something in common. This is my first year at Carolina as well,” said USC President Bob Caslen. “You can’t help but be excited…
Cayce Department of Public Safety say they’ve caught the suspect accused of setting a woman’s house on fire.
Lexington Police have released surveillance photos of a suspect accused of credit card fraud in hopes someone can identify her.
South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person was killed in a fatal collision on U.S. 21 bypass and Highway 33 on Monday.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is cracking down on illegal clubs, and announced another one that was unlawfully acting as a strip club. ‘Tryst’ off River Drive in Columbia has not been following restrictions to legally operate as a restaurant. RCSD issued a ‘Stop Work Order’ for the establishment, after obtaining a warrant and entering…
Fairfield County firefighters say no one is hurt after a fire destroyed a mobile home overnight on Fagan Road.
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A new communications technology is helping first responders in the City of Columbia. Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that’s powered by AT&T. “This technology platform will better allow us to help save lives,” said Columbia Police Deputy Chief Melron Kelly. Columbia is the largest FirstNet deployment in South Carolina….
Newberry County utilities officials say multiple roads are still blocked after the storms over the weekend.
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) – The Sumter community came together to pray during a vigil hosted by the YWCA Friday night for Sharee Bradley and her 5-year-old daughter Nevaeh Adams. Eleven days ago Sharee Bradley was found dead by a family member inside her apartment. Her five-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Adams, went missing that same night. Members of the community came together…
