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Trenholm Road reopens after Sinkhole repair, say City Water officials

ABC Columbia image Trenholm sinkhole COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Repairs to the sinkhole on Trenholm Road are now complete, say City of Columbia Water officials. Thursday, officials announced that Trenholm Road reopened to the public. Columbia Water thanked customers and residents for their patience. Work has been ongoing for several weeks. Columbia Water experienced a 16-inch water main line break the evening…

USGS reports earthquake in Cayce

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)- There was a little rumble in the Midlands this morning. According to a tweet sent out by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the US Geological Survey reported a 2.o magnitude earthquake near the city of Cayce early this morning. This is the third earthquake reported in the Midlands in 2019.   USGS reports a 2.0 magnitude…

CVS, UPS make first drone delivery

(CNN) — CVS pharmacy drones have made their first prescription delivery. The UPS flight forward drones made deliveries to two locations in Cary, North Carolina on Friday. One of which delivered prescription drugs to a public space at a retirement community and the other into someone’s backyard. UPS and CVS said on Tuesday the deliveries were the first of their…

Columbia Urban League honors six local leaders during annual dinner

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Six local leaders were honored Wednesday night for their community service efforts at the Columbia Urban League’s 52nd annual Fund Campaign and Equal Opportunity Day dinner. Michael Williams, James Lehman, John McLellan, Calvin Elam, James Clyburn and Lou Kennedy were recognized for helping disadvantaged and under served communities realize their potential for success. The theme at…

Sumter bus strike continues into second day

Sumter, SC (WOLO) —-TheSumter bus driver strike continued Wednesday but, according to the district, there were fewer participants. A spokesperson for the district says all routes were covered this morning and there were no delays. No word on how long the driver strike will continue. District officials say they  received an anonymous letter that contained concerns about pay, improvements, and…