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War of Words Heats Up between President Trump and North Korea

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – US Senator Lindsey Graham addressed the rising tensions between the U.S. and North Korea. Thursday (8/10), President Donald Trump doubled down on his fiery message. President Trump suggested that his earlier warning to North Korea that it would be “met with fire and fury” if it continued to threaten the U.S. “wasn’t tough enough,” and he…

Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. Helps Battle Cancer

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In the fight against cancer… the Richland County Sheriff’s Department is putting it’s money where it’s mouth is. Thursday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and cancer survivor Deputy Frieda Wyatt presented a check for 65 hundred dollars to South Carolina Oncology Associates. Deputy Wyatt says she wants to make sure those battling cancer in the midlands are not alone….

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Mad V.C. Summer Reactors Can’t Get Done

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham voiced concerns Thursday about the V-C Summer shut down. Senator Graham was in Orangeburg visiting county leaders. Graham says he will work with Governor Henry Mcmaster to get the reactors back on track. Graham says,  like most people I’m mad , you spend all this money and can’t get it done. Categories: Local News,…

Coca-Cola Releasing Clemson Bottles

Atlanta, GA (WOLO)–Refreshing news for Clemson fans. Thursday Coca Cola announced glass bottles commemorating the Tigers 2017 national championship will be on store shelves next week. Coca-Cola began its tradition of commemorative bottles back in 1980. Categories: Clemson, Local News, State

20 Displaced Following Apartment Fire

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Columbia Firefighter responded to a two-alarm fire around 11:30 Thursday morning at Beldon Spring Lake apartments on Ranch Rd. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. A spokesperson for the Red Cross says it is assisting 20 people. Photo Courtesy:Columbia Fire Dept.   Categories: News, Richland

700 New Jobs Coming to Richland County

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – A leading global provider of indoor comfort systems has announced plans to double its workforce at its operations in Richland County. Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding. The business said it will invest $96 million and create 700 new jobs to keep up with growth. Currently, Trane has 600 employees in South Carolina….

One Airlifted After Lexington County Shed Fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – One person was airlifted to an area hospital after a fire broke out in a shed on a property near Swansea. Lexington County Fire Service said it was dispatched to the property, in the 400 block of Bud Rish Road, just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. First responders reported seeing heavy flames and smoke coming from…

Second Suspect Arrested in Connection to a Fatal Shooting in March

Source: Columbia Police Department COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Columbia Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a shooting death back in March. 18-year-old Terry Johnson is charged with murder and criminal conspiracy. Police say Johnson is responsible for fatally shooting 28-year-old Marvin Webber in the 7300 block of Patterson Road. Investigators believe Webber was killed while attempting to…