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Columbia Fire
Local News, Richland

Columbia Fire welcomes more than two dozen new firefighters

27 new firefighters begin their new roles just one day after earning their badges
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — We want to congratulate the latest Columbia Fire Department recruiting class! Friday 27 firefighters were given their badges at an outdoor ceremony at Benedict College. Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic no family and friends were able to attend but the department live streamed the event. Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkin says during this unprecedented time these…
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Richland Library hosts virtual ‘Let’s Talk Race’ event

Speakers will discuss systemic racism in the state and country
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Next week the Richland Library will continue to open the conversation with the community about race relations with its ‘Let’s Talk Race’ program. Next Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 you can join the library online where speakers will address the topic of systemic racism in our state and country. The library says programs like these are…

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Local News, Sumter

Sumter traffic stop leads to discovery of aluminum can stuffed with drugs

Sumter Sheriff's deputies say they found meth, marijuana, and a gun in various areas of he car
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Image: Sumter Co. Sheriff’s Office Sumter, SC (WOLO) — A Sumter County traffic stop lands a man behind bars, but authorities say it wasn’t for his initial stop that deputies say was for driving 61 miles per hour in a 40 miles per hour zone along Eagle Road.  According to authorities, during the traffic stop, the deputy smelled an odor…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Lexington, Local News

Lexington Police help residents ‘chill out’ in summer heat

Operation 'Cool Down' is now underway as summer heat hits the Midlands
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Image: Lexington Police Department Lexington, SC (WOLO) — The Lexington Police Department is working to make the summer heat a little more bearable for residents in need . Chief Terrance Green says for the last ten years they have been giving away box style fans for anyone in Town of Lexington that may not otherwise have access to one as…
Local News, News, Orangeburg

SC State announces it will begin fall semester virtually citing escalation in COVID-19 infections

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – South Carolina State University announced Thursday it will start the 2020 fall semester with all classes being delivered remotely, effective Aug 10th. In a message from university President James Clark, the school cited a recent significant escalation in infections in South Carolina and the Orangeburg community. SC State has revisited all of its plans to date…

Missing Swimmer Found Dead In Congaree River
Local News, News

Missing 17yo swimmer found dead in Congaree River

ABC Columbia Staff,

CAYCE, SC (WOLO) – A missing swimmer has been found dead in the Congaree River Wednesday night. The Cayce Department of Public Safety confirmed the news after a three hour search. The search started around 6:00 p.m. when witnesses say a 17-year-old jumped off of rocks, went under, and didn’t resurface. SCDNR crews found the teen shortly after 9:00 p.m….

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