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Lab found chemicals in water near SC airbase

Lab testing funded by a South Carolina newspaper found high levels of a toxic chemical in the water supply of a community near one of the state's largest military bases

A newspaper says it found high levels of a toxic chemical in the drinking water near one of South Carolina’s largest military bases.

Body of missing person found in northeast Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A body was found on Barbara Drive in northeast Richland County Monday. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to the 1800 block of Barbera Drive around 4:30 p.m. RCSD says the person had been reported missing on Friday and was found by a family member. An autopsy is planned to determine cause of death but…

Deadly holiday on SC Roads, say Public Safety officials

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The New Year’s holiday was a deadly one on South Carolina highways. The SC Highway Patrol announced four people died in accidents between 6pm New Year’s Eve and just before Midnight on January 1. 2020. So far, in 2020 seven people have died in traffic related incidents compared with 19 at the same time last year, say South…

An always-evolving city: A look at Columbia’s past and how it could change in the future

The "Columbia Compass" plan looks to keep the city changing leading up to its 250th anniversary in 2036

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –A city is always evolving, but much like it has over the last century, Columbia might see some changes in the next few years. City planners are laying out their road map for the Capital City’s future, but keeping in mind aspects of its past. Back in the 1920’s, Columbia was not the same city it is…

SC Interfaith Community stands together in light of hate crimes

SC African-American Community, Jewish Community, and Interfaith Community stood together in solidarity against violence

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–At the State House on Monday an Interfaith group took a stand against hate. Monday, members of the State’s Interfaith Community stood together in light of recent attacks on Jewish community centers and other religious groups across the country. During the event, religious leaders called on lawmakers to pass hate crime legislation in South Carolina. Categories: Local News…