LUGOFF, SC (WOLO) – Crews have repaired a stretch of railway after a train wreck last weekend. Monday (8/7), officials said all cars have been removed from the track. Authorities believe a bulldozer parked near the track in Kershaw County early Saturday caused the derailment. Diesel fuel spilled from the train but we’re told cleanup crews contained it. There were…
Curran Jennings, Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An arrest has been made and charges were filed Monday (8/7), in a shooting that killed a man Saturday morning. The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office announced Curran Jennings, 37, had his first appearance in court Monday where he was formally charged with murder. The shooting happened on Whittaker Parkway around 12:20…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – You have a chance to make sure kids in one Midlands school district have healthy food seven days a week. All this weekend (8/5-8/6) Lexington-Richland District Five is holding two “Stuff-a-Bus” campaigns at the Walmart locations on Harbison Boulevard and in Ballentine. The donations will be used in the district’s Snack Pack program. Every Friday during…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WOLO) – There’s new developments in the Russia investigation. ABC News confirms that special counsel, Robert Mueller, is using a grand jury to look into allegations of possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. Categories: Local News, National News, Politics Tags: SCNews
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – “Artists for Africa” sets out to inspire kids with dance. The organization was created by former Columbia ballet dancer, Cooper Rust, five years ago in Nairobi, Kenya. Wednesday (8/3) evening they gave folks a glimpse inside their program. ABC Columbia photojournalist John Odom captured the sights, and sounds. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews
Firehouse Subs Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Living in the famously hot city can be dangerous if you don’t take the right precautions; such as, making sure you are keeping cool, satisfying your hunger, but most importantly, staying hydrated. Firehouse Subs is inviting guests nationwide to help…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Governor Henry McMaster says he is disappointed in the decision to shut down construction on the V.C. Summer. ABC Columbia talked to the Governor Wednesday (8/2) about the nuclear reactor issue and the loss of jobs after the project was stopped. McMaster says he’s calling for a thorough review and public hearings. He says hopefully some…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Berkley County deputies say a Monks Corner man is in custody in connection with the murders of Aaron and Sydni Collins on Parklane Road last Thursday (7/27) night, in Richland County. Investigators say Ricardo Middleton was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon at a home in Ladson by the US Marshal’s Service. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Crime fighting took a back seat Tuesday (8/1) night, as law enforcement officers worked to combat a different challenge: a narrative of poor relations with the communities they serve. For several agencies in the Midlands National Night Out presented a chance to build on or start an important partnership. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews
Schedule Shady Tree I.D. | Saturday, August 5 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 4122 River Dr. Take a walk with a ranger to learn about trees under the canopy of our floodplain forest. Meet at the Riverfront Park’s north parking lot, 4122 River Dr. One City, Two Canals & Three Rivers | Saturday, August 12 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Riverfront Park, 312 Laurel St. Walk with…
