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Gas prices increase in the Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Gas prices have risen significantly in the midlands in the past week. According to gasbuddy.com, gas prices in the area are up more than six cents. The midlands average cost per gallon is $2.75. While the price per gallon has increased over the past week, officials say it is still more than .34 less than this time last…

Second death row inmate selects firing squad as method of execution

Friday was the deadline for Mikal Mahdi to make a decision.

Columbia, S.C. (CNN)–A second death row inmate has chosen a firing squad for his execution. Friday was the deadline for Mikal Mahdi to make a decision. He is scheduled to be executed on April 11th. In 2004, Mahdi shot and killed an off-duty police officer in Orangeburg County. If the execution is carried out, Mahdi will become the second South…

Tracking severe weather in the Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– ABC Columbia News is tracking severe weather in the Midlands Sunday. Heavy rains and possible severe thunderstorms are expected in the area. Stay with ABC Columbia on air and online for the latest updates. 8:45am-The National Weather Service has issued a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING for Lee Co., Sumter Co., Kershaw Co., and Richland Co. effective until 9:45am…