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Tonight at 6: No Swimming Allowed. Health leaders warn residents not to take a dip in a Midlands river because of the presence of waste water. We’ll tell you who is responsible. Triple digit temperatures are on the way. It’s heat that can turn your car into an oven. What you need to know to stay safe. Sitting down on…
Vandals Caused $30K In Damages To Church, Police Say
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Two teens suspected of vandalizing a church last month were arrested Tuesday. The duo allegedly broke into Wedgefield Baptist Church, located at 6220 Wedgefield Road in Wedgfield, between Sunday evening, May 29 and 8 a.m. Tuesday May 31, and sprayed fire extinguishers on the pews, electronics walls and floors. Red paint had also been poured around the interior and microphones were dipped in…
FoodShare Program Aims To Increase Access To Fresh Produce In Low-Income Communities
Image: Matt Perron COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – On Wednesday, Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group announced its partnership with Molina Healthcare in the FoodShare program. Molina Healthcare has contributed $23,000 to the program which aims to put fresh fruits and vegetables on the table for low-income communities. The funds will be used to hire an outreach worker who will actively engage members…
WATCH: Organization harnesses power of sun, sets example for small businesses
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce activated its newly installed solar panels on its Gervais Street building Tuesday. The system will produce about 12,626 kilowatt-hours of energy annually and save up to $2,525 per year for the 5500 sq. ft. building. The activation of their solar panels comes at a time when Columbia has begun efforts…
Feds open Title IX investigation into Lexington School District One
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened a Title IX investigation into Lexington School District One. A group of Lexington High School parents filed the complaint back in February. They allege that the girls’ softball field at the high school is not up to par with the boys’ baseball field, and is…
Garners Ferry Road Reopened Following Gas Line Rupture
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A building on Garners Ferry Road was evacuated due to a natural gas line rupture Wednesday morning. According to the Columbia Fire Department Twitter account the rupture occurred on the 8100 block of Garners Ferry Road. #TheCFD responding natural gas line rupture 8100blk Garners Ferry Rd possible road closures Garners Ferry Rd motorists use caution #scnews —…
Watch: Richland Delegation Calls for Suspension of Recreation Director
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO) — State lawmakers from Richland County are calling for the suspension of the Richland County Recreation Commission’s Executive Director James Brown until the completion of the law enforcement investigations. During a Tuesday meeting at Midlands Tech. legislators clashed over the correct course of action for the problem plagued Commission and it’s leader. A 9-5 vote decided…
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Here's your preview of the stories you'll see at 6 on ABC Columbia News
Tonight at 6 on ABC Columbia News: We’ll have the latest on the investigation at the Richland County Recreation Commission. The county’s State House delegation has called for a change at the top of the embattled commission. Plus, we’ll be taking a look at the U.S. Department of Education’s investigation of a Midlands school district. The focus is the district’s…
Coroner: Man Dies From Injuries Sustained in Crash Involving City Bus
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified the victim in a crash involving a city bus earlier this month. Gary Watts said 52-year-old George Arthur Stoudenmire succumbed Tuesday to injuries he sustained in the June 10 crash. Watts said that incident happened at 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Rosewood and Gills Creek Parkway in Columbia. Stoudenmire…
