Local News

Prices at the pump down this week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Gas prices in the Midlands have taken a dip this week. According to GasBuddy, the average price of a gallon of gas is down nearly 4 cents. Here in the midlands,  drivers are paying an average of $2.21 a gallon. The national average is much higher at $2.63 per gallon.. According to GasBuddy, the national average is up…

Monday night in Primetime

Columbia,m SC (WOLO) — make sure stay tuned into ABC Columbia as we kick off the week with some fancy footwork with ‘Dancing with the Stars’ at 8PM happening at the happiest place on earth among some of  at eight its dancing with the stars and this time the celebrities at the happiest place on earth. This time you’ll get…

State Fair strengthens security following Saturday’s stampeding incident

RCSD says no shots were fired Saturday night

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Two nights after hundreds evacuated the South Carolina State Fair after hearing rumors of a potential shooting on fair grounds, fair officials are upping security to keep people safe. A larger number of Richland County Sheriff’s deputies were visible throughout the Fair Monday, and some fair attendees said there were longer lines to get through security….

‘Blessed to still be here,’ Army veteran thankful to be alive after losing leg in suspected drunk driving crash

Last month, Everette Scott was riding his motorcycle with friends when he was hit on Garners Ferry Road by a suspected drunk driver.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Last month, Everette Scott was riding his motorcycle with friends when he was hit on Garners Ferry Road by an alleged drunk driver. But throughout the situation, he’s remained positive and an inspiration to friends and family. “It was unthinkable. Unimaginable. Blink of an eye,” said Everette.  It happened on Sept. 22 when Cynthia Sims,…

Publix recalling Deli White American Cheese over ‘possible’ foreign material

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-We have a consumer recall from Publix to tell you about in consumer news. Publix has issued a voluntary recall of its “Deli White American Cheese.” The grocery store says the cheese, made by the company Great Lakes Cheese, may contain “foreign material.” The product was potentially sold in custom ordered subs from Publix and deli refrigerated cases…