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Woman Dies after Boat Crash off South Carolina Coast

ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. (AP) – A woman has died after she was thrown from a boat and run over along the South Carolina coast. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office told news outlets that 37-year-old Stephanie Rechtin of Mount Pleasant died in the boating crash Saturday. The Department of Natural Resources said Rechtin was thrown from the boat she was…

Voting this week to name Riverbanks Zoo New Lion Cubs

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – You’ve till got time to help name the zoo’s newest additions. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You…

City to Begin Bike Lane Reversals on Farrow Road

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia will begin the process of reversing a major bike lane project Tuesday, July 16th 2018. Tuesday morning crews will return Farrow Road to its’ previous four-lane set up. According to City Manager Teresa Wilson, negative feedback prompted the decision after residents launched numerous complaints. The two bike lanes are set to be removed…

Welcoming home the new Leader of Fort Jackson

Tyler Ryan chats with Brigadier General Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., the new Commanding General of the Fort

    FORT JACKSON SC (WOLO)-When Milford Beagle Jr., joined the United States Army, with the promise of “seeing the world,” he may not have even thought seeing the world would include being named the Commanding General of the Army’s largest training installation on the planet. General Beagle assumed command from Maj. Gen. John P. Johnson, has been named Deputy Commanding…

shooting in Richland Co. leaves 1 injured

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOL)- Deputies are investigating a shooting that sent one person to the hospital Sunday afternoon. Deputies responded to the 1200 block of Walcott Street to reports of a shooting around 2 p.m. When they arrived, they found that a male victim had already been rushed to the hospital. The man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his…

Richland Co. Deputy injured during struggle with suspect

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Richland County Sheriff’s deputy was injured during a struggle with a suspect Sunday morning. The incident happened during the pursuit of  a stolen vehicle around 1:50a.m. Deputy Josh Newsom received a large bruise and an abrasion to the back of his right hand while attempting to detain the suspect in the 7200 block of Nancy…

Your Chance to name Riverbanks Zoo’s Newest Additions: Lion Cubs

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Are you good with names? Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is looking for the community’s help to name their newest additions, three lion cubs. Voting is open now to name the 3 female cubs on the zoo’s website. There are six names to choose from: Amara, Asha, Koda, Kengeza, Bakari and Zari. You can vote for your…