The weekend when calvin washington was arrested on dui charges. According to an incident report obtained by wach fox news, the county counsel member crash into another vehicle. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries and two people from the other car were taken to the hospital. One needed surgery and was unconscious. The report goes on to state that the officer who arrested washington could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath the notice bloodshot hospital. Washington said he had one beer at a friends house before officer say he felt a sobriety test. He was arrested and taken to center. Next day. Washington was not at tonights county council meeting. While there was no mention of his name during the session, corey rush talk about the incident after tonights meeting. We have made definitely concerned with the victims involved in this process. We are waiting for our Law Enforcement agencies to do what they are responsible for doing. Washington has not said anyth
Off. Were a few hours away from the new year. Many of you are celebrating at year. The new years eve party. Including a carnival, drinks, food, and everyones favorite, music. Lauren hill headlining tonights festivities. Watch fox was there. And wanted to know just how you were ringing in the new year. Its a melting pot. You get to see people from near and far come here and just sell bait and enjoy the culture. No matter your differences. You come out here and you know good time. Im not going to be judged. Im just going to go out here and enjoy myself. Wle many of you are enjoying the mild temperatures tonight, the question is how long will it last . Henry rockingburg in the sky watch Weather Center tracking the latest. Henry . Hey there leah, as far as the temperatures go, pretty comfortable. That comes to an end over a cold front sweeps through the area. Heavier showers to the east of the city. They should remain to the east of the city and work toward the coast. Any where from over 3
Will release an additional 18,000 feet per cubic feet per Officials Say residents may notice lake levels continue to rise but they will not exceed the license operating level. Well keep you updated on air ananonline, should those levels change. And forcing more road closures across the state. Today 29 roads in 12 counties were shut down due to flooding or damage. Scdot crews already begin repairs as soon as Better Weather and ground conditions allow. Closed roads will be inspected once the water reseeds before reopeninin now the question planning for everyone to head out s will the rain continue. Plaitest. Good evening. We do have those showers out and the answer for the immediate future s yes, the is shower activity will the continue. The heaviest clearly over we do have some light rainfall in north as well as parts of norway, wagner and aiken county. Were going to continue this at times trout the overnight hours. And into the first part of tomorrowow rain totals today, well over 2 in
Against michael slagerthe former North Charleston Police Officer accused of murdering walter scott last year. Hearing was expected to begin at 3 30. Slagers defense asking for speedy trial trial datecurrently set for the fall, could be moved to april. Solicitor there has said she wants to push this case because shes also trying the case of confessed Charleston Church shooter dylann roof. Asking for november trial date at earliest. Motion to reconsider slagers bond also discussed. Well bring you those rulings as they become available. Investigators are working on a mystery in whats being called a murder now. We now know the name of the victim of a weekend crash later declared a murder. 46 year old adrian silva crashed yesterday in the Early Morning hohos. Deputies got to the crash at long green parkway and churchland drive in columbia just before 3am on sunday. And they discovered silva who was dead had a bullet wound to his upper body. Richland county sheriffs deputies are following up
Woodland to the north of winnsboro. This is nonsevere. A lot of this has been a lot of us are waking up to the sound of the number thunder. 70 degrees in sumter. Lexington at 70. Newberry at 64. Here in columbia, the rain has stopped for now. 70 degrees and muggy. We are on track for 100 chance of rain all throughout the day with a couple bundles a couple of rumbles of thunder. For new years eve day, 70 degrees with light to moderate showers, primarily, during the afternoon and early evening. As you are getting ready to head out the door, you need to get yourself a lot of extra time this morning. Roadways are saturated. This will be in between [ indiscernible ] and saint andrews. No accidents are being reported on that side of the on that side of town. A little bit of slow go as you head out of town on sunset boulevard. No issues. Coming from i 26 in harvesting, a 13 minute commute. Again, give yourself a lot of extra time. Dont be surprised if you see a lot of pounding on the roadways