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Section of Walking Trail at Riverfront Park closed for storm clean up

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Clean up is underway on a portion of Riverfront Park. According to City officials, a section of the walking trail at Riverfront Park will be closed today, June 25 to remove debris left after recent storms, the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department announced. In order to ensure the safety of the public, a portion of the walking…

City of Columbia parks help teens cool off with Dive-In Movie

Maxcy Gregg Pool Columbia SC (WOLO) — It is officially summer and there’s no doubt it feels like it outside. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is trying helping area teenagers bring a little “chill” to their summer break with the return of their annual summer teen program. Beginning Friday June 28th, 2019 the City will kick off Dive-In Movie…

1-20 Eastbound at US 1 back open after dump truck hits bridge

(Courtesy: SCDOT/Twitter)  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–I-20 Eastbound at US 1 in Lexington County is now open say South Carolina Department of Transportation officials. The SCDOT had closed I-20 EB in Lexington County at US 1 due to a truck hitting the structure early Tuesday morning. According to SC DOT officials, the damage was not significant. Drivers were detoured off the Interstate…

Composite sketch of possible Blossom street suspect released

    (Photo Courtesy: CPD) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia Police Department says they have a  composite sketch of what a possible suspect may look like from a recent shooting. Authorities say they are hoping someone recognizes the image that can help in their effort to track down a suspected gunman. CPD says the image was drawn by a forensic…