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Red Cross reminds families to prepare for emergencies as part of back to school plan

Red Cross says now is a good time to think about emergencies, such as weather-related disasters

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As students get ready for back to school, the American Red Cross of South Carolina wants to remind everyone steps they can take to help kids remain safe as they head back to school. The Red Cross says now is a good time to think about emergencies, such as weather-related disasters, and draw up an emergency plan…

National Gas Average now below $4 a gallon, SC average even lower

National average is now under $4.00 a gallon for the first time since March

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– More good news for drivers, gas prices continue to drop. Triple A reports the average price in South Carolina is now $3.57 cents a gallon. The average gas price in Columbia, is even lower, at $3.36 a gallon. The National average is now under $4.00 a gallon for the first time since March, standing at $3.99 a…

Richland One 2022 Back-to-School Convocation

Richland School District One Convocation

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland One’s 2022 Back-to-School convocation was held today at Eau Claire High School.  The event serves as an official kick off to the school year for all employees and the district is thanking them in advance for the hard work. As the school year begins for Richland One there is a lot of excitement in…

New details on ambushed deputies at Carriage Oaks subdivision

At around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday August 3, deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department were met with gunfire after they responded to what turned out to be a false 9-1-1 call at the Carriage Oaks subdivision in Northeast Columbia.

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott held a press conference today to share new details on last week’s ambush.

Columbia Water making emergency repairs near Interstate 20 interchange

Columbia Water customers in the Interstate 126 corridor between the I20/I26 interchange and downtown Columbia may notice pressure fluctuations

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia Water officials say they are making emergency repairs to a 24-inch water main in the immediate vicinity of the Interstate 20/Interstate 26 interchange this evening. Work will continue until repairs are complete, say water officials. Officials say they are investigating the cause of the break. Columbia Water customers in the Interstate 126 corridor between…