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Watch: Devine St. Reopen After Afternoon Accident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Traffic is flowing again on Devine Street after an accident closed a portion of the road for the majority of Tuesday afternoon. According to the Columbia Police Department a car went off road, hitting a utility pole near the intersection of Devine Street and Crowson Road. Department spokeswoman Jennifer Timmons, tells ABC Columbia, that the collision…

Police: 21 Westwood High School Students Transported After Pepper-Spray Incident

Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) — Twenty-one students were transported to the hospital Tuesday morning following an altercation on a school bus, according to the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The department’s spokesperson, Lt. Curtis Wilson, tells ABC Columbia between 8:30 and 8:45 am a bus headed to Westwood High School was stopped on Hardscrabble Rd. when a fight between broke out…

Watch: Lexington Co. Deputies Train on Project LifeSaver

Lexington, SC (WOLO)– Learning the ins and outs of a new tool to help keep tabs on loved ones who may wander away from home. Monday Lexington County Deputies got some hands on training to help in a possible search. According to Deputies, the training session and field exercise focused on Project Lifesaver transmitters. The transmitters are used in search…

Watch: Body Camera Funding in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )– Law Enforcement agencies across the state are preparing to be outfitted with Body Cameras. Nearly Five Million Dollars in funding is headed to SC agencies. ABC Columbia’s Beth Rousseau reports. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Body Cameras

WATCH: A Last Minute Getaway

Myrtle Beach, S.C. (WOLO) — The summer may be winding down, but you still have time to get in one more guilt free getaway. You won’t have to go far  to take advantage of a little rest and relaxation. Click here to find out how you can basque in the sun without breaking the bank. Categories: Local News, News