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Flooding on Interstate 26 is diverting traffic in Lexington County

Jul 29, 2020 10:37 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) – Flood waters on Interstate 26 has shut down westbound traffic in Lexington County. 🎴FLOODING on I-26 WB in Lexington has diverted traffic. Drivers have to exit 115. pic.twitter.com/QMqEghkbAI— Josh Berry (@_joshberry) July 30, 2020 According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol traffic is being diverted onto exit 115 off of I-26. Lexington County: Interstate 26 westbound…

Pedestrian killed in accident near I-20 & Clemson Rd.

Jul 29, 2020 10:10 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police are investigating an accident that killed a pedestrian Wednesday night. The fatal collision happened at Interstate 20 and Clemson Road shortly before 9:30 p.m. According to CPD, the Richland County Coroner’s Officer is assisting with the investigation. Check back for additional updates. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SCNews

RCSD searches for a man wanted for April burglary

RCSD says the suspect is accused of second degree burglary from April

Jul 29, 2020 9:56 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Image: RCSD Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is hoping you can help them locate a man accused of a burglary they say took place back in April. According to deputies, 38 year old Dameion Rhyhelee Rembert is wanted for second-degree burglary. Authorities say just before 4:30p.m April 26 Rembert is On April 26, around 4:25 p.m.,…

McMaster opens entertainment venues in latest executive order

Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's aimed at slowing the spread in the state.

Jul 29, 2020 9:34 PM EDT

Maria Szatkowski,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s aimed at slowing the spread in the state. As of Monday, Aug. 3, entertainment like venues can reopen with restrictions. “Festivals, parades, concert, theater, stadium, arenas, coliseum, auditorium, hall, amphitheater, gymnasium, chamber, assembly, concert hall, dance hall, nightclub, performing arts center,…

Richland One Calendar Committee seeks feedback

The committee wants to hear from teachers, students, parents, staff

Jul 29, 2020 7:27 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

file Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- The Richland One Calendar Committee wants to hear your thoughts on the calendar for the upcoming school year. Last week, the Board of School Commissioners approved plans to push back the initial scheduled start of the school year from August 19 to August 31. Richland One school district Superintendent, Dr. Craig Witherspoon said the extra time would give…

U.S. House passes sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of fallen UofSC student

The bill requires all rideshare drivers to have illuminated lights and makes it illegal for non-rideshare drivers from using them

Jul 29, 2020 6:26 PM EDT

Tim Scott,

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WOLO) –The U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina student who tragically lost her life in March 2019. “Sami’s Law” (HR 4686) would require all rideshare drivers to have illuminated lights in their cars as well as federal oversight of rideshare practices. On March 29,…

ACC pushes back start date for football, fall sports

Jul 29, 2020 4:49 PM EDT

Mike Gillespie,

The ACC Board of Directors announced that if public health guidance allows, all seven ACC sponsored fall sports will begin competition during the week of Sept. 7-12.

SC Dept. of Education announces additional $15 Million in CARES Act funds

Jul 29, 2020 3:38 PM EDT

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–South Carolina is receiving more than $15 million in additional CARES Act funds. Wednesday State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced South Carolina as a recipient of the $15,049,608 Rethink K-12 Education Models Grant from the US Dept. of Education as part of the federal COVID-19 relief fund. According to Spearman, the funds will be used the SC…

Boeing studying consolidation of 787 production to 1 location after 2Q losses

Jul 29, 2020 11:18 AM EDT

ABC Team,

Boeing is reporting a $2.4 billion loss for the second quarter due to the grounding of its 737 Max jet and the coronavirus pandemic, which is expected to depress airline travel even longer than previously expected.

2020 SC State Fair will be drive-through experience

Jul 29, 2020 10:21 AM EDT

Rob Dew,

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Wednesday morning the South Carolina State Fair announced this year’s fair will be a drive-through event. Fair General Manager Nancy Smith says on October 20-21st. According to Smith, admission will be free for guests to drive through the fairgrounds and experience agriculture and art exhibits. Smith says fair foods will also be available drive-through style in the Lexington…

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Flooding on Interstate 26 is diverting traffic in Lexington County

Pedestrian killed in accident near I-20 & Clemson Rd.

RCSD searches for a man wanted for April burglary

RCSD says the suspect is accused of second degree burglary from April

McMaster opens entertainment venues in latest executive order

Gov. Henry McMaster is issuing another executive order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It's aimed at slowing the spread in the state.

Richland One Calendar Committee seeks feedback

The committee wants to hear from teachers, students, parents, staff

U.S. House passes sweeping rideshare safety bill in honor of fallen UofSC student

The bill requires all rideshare drivers to have illuminated lights and makes it illegal for non-rideshare drivers from using them

ACC pushes back start date for football, fall sports

SC Dept. of Education announces additional $15 Million in CARES Act funds

Boeing studying consolidation of 787 production to 1 location after 2Q losses

2020 SC State Fair will be drive-through experience

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