ATLANTA, GA (WOLO) – A freak accident at a zoo in Atlanta killed a giraffe that was born in Columbia at the Riverbanks Zoo in 2010. Zoo officials say 8-year-old “Zuberi” died after his neck became wedged in a small space in a metal railing. Zoo officials say they are “thoroughly reviewing the entirety of the areas used by the…
HILTON HEAD, SC (WOLO) – A 10-year-old boy was bitten by a shark in Hilton Head. It happened in shallow water. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Gov. Henry McMaster has declared the month of May “Military Spouse Appreciation Month” in South Carolina. The proclamation notes that spouses are the backbone of the military families and contribute directly to the strength of the American military. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There will be more troopers on our state’s highways after Tuesday (5/15) afternoon. A graduation ceremony was held at the Columbia Convention Center for 38 state troopers. Agency leaders say the timing couldn’t be better for these troopers hitting the highways. The Highway Patrol is part of the State Department of Public Safety. Categories: Local News,…
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Corrections has arrested Correctional Officer, Georgia Breona Ford. Ford was arrested after attempting to introduce illegal contraband into Broad River Correctional Institution. According to a warrant released by the Department of Corrections, between February and April Ford brought items ranging from hair loss concealer to male enhancement supplements. Ford is charged…
PELION, SC (WOLO) – Lexington County Deputies arrested a 13-year-old boy Friday (5/11) for two counts of attempted murder. According to the LCSO, the teenager fired a .22 rifle in the direction of his neighbor, who was outside his home on Bush Berry Road in Pelion. Witnesses allegedly told deputies a man who pulled into the neighbor’s driveway was also…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Eggs sold at Food Lion and Publix are being recalled over salmonella fears. The eggs were produced by Rose Acres Farms in Seymour, Indiana. The company began the voluntary recall in April. The CDC reports nearly 50 people have been sickened by the contaminated eggs. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Kershaw County, S.C. (WOLO) – Investigators with the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested a man in connection with a domestic violence dispute. Investigators say Dennis Robinson punched a woman in the face at a home in Cassatt. When deputies arrived, they say the woman was bleeding from the face and neck. Robinson, who officials say has an…
SPARTANBURG, SC (WOLO) – Authorities are investigating the death of pregnant woman from the upsate. Brechue Wiles’ body was found Friday (5/11) near the edge of a Spartanburg lake. The Coroner’s Office reports the 23-year-old was pregnant at the time of her death. Authorities haven’t said how Wiles died but they say it was not from natural causes. Categories: Local…
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