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Checking out a book? Richland Library July 4th Holiday Schedule

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for a good read at the local library, keep in mind the Richland Library will be closed for the July 4th holiday. According the officials with Richland Library, all locations will close Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day. They will reopen on Thursday, July 5 at 9am. Officials do want to remind patrons that…

Cayce Police Searching for Waffle House armed robbers

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)–The manhunt continues for three suspects Cayce police say robbed a Waffle House. Police say it happened June 27, 2018 at the Waffle House located at 1837 Airport Blvd, Cayce. Witnesses tell police three men took money from the register and ran off. They say one suspect was armed with a shotgun. We’re told no one was hurt….

Insulin without the Ouch! Medical Minute

ABC NEWS– There is a new alternative for those living with daily insulin injections due to diabetes. The new discovery could mean insulin without the ouch. ABC’S Janai Norman explains in this medical minute. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Medical Minute

UPDATE: Body recovered Identified

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas Sumter of Columbia was discovered about 200 yards downstream of the Blossom Street Bridge. An autopsy has been scheduled for June 28th to determine Sumter’s cause of death. A…

Campers at Camp Wonder Hands Play Ball With Columbia Police Department

  BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WOLO)– Camp Wonder Hands’ campers really had a unique experience that will give them stories to tell for the rest of their lives. People usually remember summer camps for the life-long friends they make, the canoeing and silly games they play, but those attending CampWonder Hands won’t ever forget the day the Columbia Police department showed up with multiple…

Richland County Deputy exposed to hepatitis c after reviving overdose victim with narcan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A Richland County deputy has to be tested for hepatitis-c after he was attacked by a man whose life he was trying to save. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were responding to an overdose at the Regency Inn on Garner Lane Saturday (6/23). When they gave the man narcan he became aggressive towards a deputy…

SC teacher rally for more student funding, pay raises

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Before lawmakers began their joint session finalizing the state budget Wednesday (6/27), educators from across the state made a last minute pitch for more funding. The South Carolina Education Association is requesting, among other things, a $60 per student spending increase, a one percent across-the-board raise for teachers, and a starting salary of $32,000 for first…