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President Trump and VP Pence plan campaign visit to South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The campaign for Governor Henry McMaster Tuesday (6/19) announced that both the President and Vice President are planning a visit to South Carolina. The two will campaign for Governor McMaster ahead of his runoff against John Warren for the GOP nomination for Governor. According to a news release, Vice President Pence will be in South Carolina…

Pinewood Lake Foundation May Get $150,000 Grant from Richland County Council

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  A Richland County Councilman says they are throwing money at a problem but with little results. One-hundred and fifty-thousand dollars going to Pinewood Lake coming from the excess in the hospitality tax. The issue is some council members are afraid that money has not been spent properly.   Hospitality tax money is meant to go just to things…

Body found at abandoned home on Wilson Blvd.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – A body has been found at an abandoned home on Wilson Blvd. in Richland County. Law enforcement arrived on the scene at about 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The Richland Coroner arrived on scene shortly after. Developing story we just shared on-air: heavy law enforcement presence at a home in the 10000 block of Wilson Blvd. @RCSD…

CPD searching for suspect in connection with church robbery

Columbia, SC (WOLO) – Columbia Police Department is searching for a suspect who is accused of breaking into the Life Made Whole International Church on Auburn Street on May 9th. The suspect is accused of stealing electronic equipment and damaging a power meter. Surveillance footage captured the suspect. If you have any information call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-888-CRIMESC. Categories: Local News,…

RCSD searching for ‘missing and endangered’ elderly couple

Richland County, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is searching for an elderly couple who was last seen Monday Night at about 10:15 p.m. Officials say Geraldine Tucker, 80, and her husband Charles Tucker, 84, were last seen at a Shell gas station off of Bluff Rd. .@rcsd is hoping you can help them locate this couple that has…

CPD investigating ‘suspicious’ fire

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police and Fire Departments along with the Richland County Coroner’s Office are working together to investigate a suspicious fire that occurred last night (6/18). Crews responded to a call from Carver Street in Northeast Columbia last night shortly after 10:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire. While putting out the fire, crews found the…

Columbia Fire: Fatal House Fire on Carver Street

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials are investigating a fatal overnight house fire. Fire officials say the fire happened around 10:30pm Monday night in the 3000 block of Carver Street. Authorties say one person was pulled from the home, the coroner says that person died. Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Categories: Local News, News

Vote 2018: GOP Runoff for Governor

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ahead of next week’s GOP runoff, Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are both getting endorsements. On Monday, U.S. Representative Ralph Norman announced his support for Warren during an event in Rock Hill. Norman says Warren is a self-made man who understands business and fits the mold of President Trump. McMaster’s campaign touts he is supported by President…

City of Columbia to Operate Misting Stations During Extreme Heat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia wants to help everyone try and cool off from the extreme heat. City officials announced they are setting up misting stations in some of the City’s parks. According to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90…

Columbia Fire Officials Investigating Fatal Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Fire officials are investigating a fatal overnight house fire Tuesday. Fire officials say the fire happened in the 3000 block of Carver street. It started around 10:30pm Monday night. Authorties say one person was pulled from the home, the coroner says that person died. Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Categories: Local News, News