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Fan the Heat donations being accepted by Columbia Police Department

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As the temperatures continue to rise in the Midlands, people are looking for ways to keep cool and some in Columbia need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police Department wants to help by giving neighbors in need, a way to Fan the Heat.  According to Columbia Police, they are looking for donations for their Fan the Heat…

Chapin HS Assistant Principal charged with stealing from car

Photo: LCSD Chapin, S.C. (WOLO)–An assistant principal at Chapin High School is accused of stealing from a car in the school’s parking lot. According to the Lexington Co. Sheriff’s Department, surveillance video shows Richard Hiller breaking into the same car once on April 22nd and again on May 20th. Investigators say Hiller turned himself in this morning. Categories: Lexington, Local…

City of Columbia Misting Stations to help guests cool off in extreme heat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia announced it will operate misting stations in several of the City’s parks to help guests stay cool on days when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher. According to city officials, Misting stations will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the following locations: Misting Stations: ·         Finlay Park, 930 Laurel St. Hyatt Park, 950 Jackson Ave….

Interim Housing Authority Director unveils “action plan”

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Ivory Mathews, the Interim Director of the Columbia Housing Authority,  her 12-Month Action Plan. Mathews says the plan aims to increase transparency, services to residents, and in-depth assessments of operations handled by CHA. Mathews, who recently served as Executive Director of the Greenville Housing Authority, says her team plans to engage residents with proactive communication related to housing…

Overturned tractor trailer blocks traffic on I-20

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department says I-20 West was blocked Friday morning due to an overturned tractor trailer near the Fairfield Rd. exit. As of 10:30am one lane was re-opened. A spokesperson for the fire department says there is no clear time frame for when it will be cleared. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

Gas Prices rise during holiday weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to GasBuddy, Columbia gas prices have risen 15.7 cents per gallon in the past week, with an average of $2.37 a gallon. GasBuddy says Gas prices in Columbia are around a nickel lower than a month ago. AAA says gas prices in South Carolina are averaging $2.41 a gallon during the July 4th holiday weekend. During…

SC Highway Patrol investigating incident between RCSD patrol car and pedestrian

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – One person was sent to the hospital late Friday night after an incident between a Richland County Sheriff’s Department patrol car and a pedestrian. RCSD shared a news release Friday saying the S.C. Highway Patrol is investigating. The incident happened near the 8200 block of Two Notch Road around 10:30 p.m. RCSD says the pedestrian was…