No one injured after house fire on Blythe Creek Drive in Blythewood
The Columbia Fire Department says no one is injured after a house fire in Blythewood on Blythe Creek Drive on Monday.
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Pickleball making its mark in Lexington County, bringing dozens out to play each week
More than 30 people show up per week to play games across Lexington County
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — One of the fastest growing sports in the country is making its mark in Lexington County. Pickleball, a game that was invented more than half a century ago, has gained a following in the county, bringing dozens to tennis courts across the county to play games each week. Even though the name sounds like something you’d…
Emergency crews on scene of deadly house fire in Lexington County
LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Multiple agencies are on the scene of a deadly house fire in Lexington County. According to county officials, first responders found heavy smoke coming from the home in the 300 block of Chickasaw Trail. The county says firefighters put the fire out and found the victim and tried to provide aid. The official cause of death…
“It was time for a change”: Gamecock fans react to Will Muschamp’s firing
Muschamp only won three of his last 13 games at the helm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Less than a day after the University of South Carolina parted ways with the Head Coach of their football team, Will Muschamp, several fans are thinking that the time was right to make a change. The University announced the news Sunday following a 59-42 loss on the road against the University of Mississippi. Muschamp had spent…
Orangeburg County woman charged with attempted murder
According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, a woman has been charged after an argument at a bar led to a shooting at a residence.
Majority of SC residents concerned about holiday travel during Pandemic: AAA Survey
COLUMBIA , SC (WOLO)–According to AAA, the majority of South Carolina travelers are concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the Coronavirus. In the survey, 73% of South Carolina travelers said they were concerned about traveling this holiday season, due to the Coronavirus. But, 50% of South Carolinians say they are more comfortable traveling now, than they were earlier…
Tanner, players react to Will Muschamp’s firing
South Carolina fired football coach Will Muschamp on Sunday, the second time he’s been let go from a Southeastern Conference program in midseason.
Squirrel causes power outages in downtown Columbia Monday morning
A power outage that impacted parts of downtown Columbia from Main and Gervais Street to Assembly Street for nearly and hour and a half Monday morning has been restored. Our ABC Columbia studios were among those affected.
DHEC: Rabid bobcat found in Kershaw Co.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a bobcat found near Sumter Highway and Cantey Lane in Rembert has tested positive for rabies.
Lexington man arrested for home break-in near Pelion
Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department say they have arrested a Lexington man for a break-in at a home near Pelion on Saturday.
