Photo by Nick Milak CHARLESTON, SC (WOLO, ABC News) – The Mayor of Charleston confirmed Thursday (8/24) afternoon that a shooting suspect has been shot and is on the way to a hospital. He says one person was killed in a hostage situation at the restaurant where the suspect worked. The suspect was a disgruntled employee of Virginia’s on King….
Lexington Police Dept. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington Police Department will host their quarterly “Coffee with a Cop” event at Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe Friday, August 25th. The purpose of this event is to discuss issues and/or concerns with the officers. Chief Terrence Green along with officers from each division, Chaplains and Volunteers In Police Services (V.I.P.S.) members will be…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday (8/23) night’s Powerball jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $700 million. That’s the second largest jackpot in the game’s history. The jackpot was $541.9 million until Saturday’s drawing failed to produce a winner. The cash pay-out would be about $443.3 million. Don’t write that resignation letter just yet, the odds of winning the top prize…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Wednesday (8/23), The South Carolina HIV AIDS Council unveiled a permanent tribute to one of its greatest champions. The Council’s building on Laurel Street in downtown Columbia was renamed the Joseph H. Neal Wellness Center after the late Richland County Representative. Neal’s sister says it is something he would have been very proud of. Representative Neal…
The hottest ticket in town was the Total Eclipse of the Park at the home of the Columbia Fireflies, Spirit Communications Park. At the game fans were keeping one eye on the ball while, keeping their other eye on the sky. As the darkness took over the field, fans say it was an out of this “park” experience. Team officials…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – It’s the event of a lifetime; one you don’t want to miss. When the total solar eclipse happens Monday (8/18), get outside. You’ll want to look up and all around you through the duration. While that’s happening though, there’ll be a team at USC looking down at a computer screen tracking just how many people are…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The South Carolina Dental Association offered free care at the State Fairgrounds Friday (8/18) and the turnout was huge. Hundreds of people began lining up well before six in the morning and stayed until services ended at six in the evening. The event was paid for by Delta Dental, they say it is important to make…
The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the man who succumbed to injuries he sustained in a crash.
WASHINGTON, DC (WOLO) – President Donald Trump has aimed his Twitter tweets toward Republicans who criticized him over his comments about last weekend’s violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. South Carolina’s US Senator Lindsey Graham found himself at the other end. Thursday (8/17) morning the President tweeted, “Publicity seeking Lindsey Graham falsely stated that I said there is moral equivalency between the…
salvationarmyusa.org COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Salvation Army of the Midlands is distributing new clothes, school supplies, shoes and backpacks to 200 kids. Clothes for Kids is an annual back-to-school program that provides children with the clothes and supplies they need to start the school year off. Parents and children that already registered for the Clothes for Kids program will…
