Suspect sought in armed robbery of Two Notch Road Zaxby’s
Deputies are looking for a suspect who robbed a local restaurant at gunpoint in July.
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Macy’s Hosts 12th Annual Shop For A Cause Charity Event
Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Macy’s is hosting their 12th annual Shop For A Cause charity event beginning on Thursday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug 13. Since 2006, the program has helped raise millions of dollars for numerous charities across the country. This is the seventh year the department store is benefiting the March of Dimes and is inviting customers to join…
Country Music Legend Glen Campbell Dead at 81
NASHVILLE, TN (WOLO) – Country music artist Glen Campbell died Tuesday (8/9) after a long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. The 81-year-old singer and guitarist is best known for his 21 Top-40 hits, including 1975’s “Rhinestone Cowboy.” Before embarking on a solo career, the Arkansas-born Campbell was a session guitarist. He sold more than 45 million records in a career that…
Man’s Response to Wrong Number Text Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – When it comes to cool, Columbia native Roger Hawkins has it down. The real estate agent by day, punk rock lead singer by night, is also a family man. From his shades, tattoos, and shoes, it really is head to toe. The coolest thing yet though, has nothing to do with any of it. Friday (8/4),…
Midlands Gas Prices Jump 7 Cents Over Last Week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There’s been a big spike at the pump. According to Gas Buddy, prices in the Midlands have jumped 7 cents over the last week. Right now we’re averaging $2.06/gallon in Columbia. The national average sits at $2.33 a gallon. Categories: Local News Tags: SCNews
Railway Repaired after Train Wreck
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…
Sheriff: Arrest Made in “Senseless” Fatal Shooting
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…
Stuff-a-Bus Campaign Aims to Provide Weekend Nutirition
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…
Grand Jury Looking into Trump, Russian Collusion
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
ICYMI: Artists for Africa Inspiring Kids with Dance
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
