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Unlucky shoplifting suspect caught by unlikely homeowner
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – It all went wrong for a shoplifting suspect on the run from Lexington Police Monday (4/16) night as he looked for a place to hide. The Lexington Police report describes the beginning of the chase Monday evening as the suspect sped out of the Khols parking lot on Sunset Blvd., crashed and took off running from…
A warning against potential Dominion, SCE&G merge
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Tuesday (4/17) afternoon the former director of the Virginia Sierra Club, and another former utility company manager says Dominion’s record in its home state is not good and merits deeper scrutiny. They warned against a potential SCE&G and Dominion Energy merger. The event was facilitated by local nuclear watchdog Tom Clements. A spokesperson for Dominion says…
Bull Street Development Project progress
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – City leaders say they are making progress on the ever-evolving Bull Street Development Project. Monday (4/16) afternoon members of the Bull Street Commission met to discuss the status of the development which is in the fourth year of a projected 20 year project. Commission Chair Howard Duvall says there are some exciting developments coming. Among the…
Chicken farm owner describes “terrifying” Sunday storm
GILBERT, SC (WOLO) – Over in Gilbert a family that owns two chicken farms believes they were hit by the confirmed EF-2 tornado Sunday (4/16). One of the homeowners tells us she felt her home lift off the ground. Debris scattered across the yard, windows shattered, and power lines came down. The chicken farm is missing a roof. The homeowner…
ABC Columbia News Update
Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row) Tags: SCNews
SC Department of Corrections and SLED Responding to Situation at Lee Correctional
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The South Carolina Department of Corrections and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are responding to an incident at Lee Correctional Institution. @SCDCNews and SLED are responding to an ongoing situation at Lee Correctional Institution. — SC Dept. Corrections (@SCDCNews) April 16, 2018 Lee Correctional is a maximum security prison located in Bishopville in Lee County. No other…
Apartment fire forces tenants to jump from balconies
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) – Thursday (4/13) night people jumped from balconies and at least one family tossed a baby to a teen during an apartment fire in Myrtle Beach. At least seven people were injured. More than a dozen people are now displaced. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: SCNews
Uber advances safety features, background checks
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Uber is increasing background checks on it’s drivers to help keep riders safe. The ride hailing company will start doing annual criminal background checks on drivers and hire a company that monitors criminal arrests. Other safety features include buttons in the Uber app that allow riders to call 9-1-1 as well as an app that makes…
Fired FBI Director claims President Trump demanded mafia boss-like loyalty
WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO, ABC) – Former FBI Director James Comey revealed all in a book about to be published. Comey opened up about what he says played out with President Trump before he was fired; their conversations; the private dinner; and the president’s demand for loyalty. Comey compared it to a mafia boss. Watch the video above for the full…
