11th annual “Together We Can Read” program kicked off today
An annual city project is aimed at getting children to read more books.
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New owner of SCE&G offers buyouts after SCANA purchase
Dominion Energy is offering buyouts less than three months after purchasing the parent company of South Carolina Electric & Gas.
Attempted murder suspect taken into custody after shooting in Orangeburg
An Orangeburg man that was wanted in connection with a March 16 shooting has been taken into custody.
Orangeburg murder suspect arrested by task force in Columbia
ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – An Orangeburg murder suspect was arrested Monday (3/25) morning in Columbia. DeAndre Sumpter (OCSO) Deandre DeAngelo Sumpter, 27, has been charged with one count each of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime. According to the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office, a 25-year-old man was killed after a shooting March 13 at…
Prices at the pump increase again
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Prices at the pump are on the rise, again, this week. According to AAA Carolinas, South Carolina’s $2.40 average is 10 cents more than a week ago. The price at the pump right now is also 25 cents more than a month ago, AAA estimates. “Increased demand due to the start of a busy spring travel season…
Update: 2 arrested for hammer, shooting death in Orangeburg
Orangeburg Department of Public Safety officials arrested two people connected to a homicide in February of 2018.
$1 Million Powerball Ticket sold in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, a Powerball player in Columbia is holding a ticket worth $1 million. Lottery officials say the ticket was purchased from the Two Notch Market at 7501 Two Notch for Saturday night’s drawing. The Columbia ticket matched all five white ball numbers drawn, say Lottery officials. Had the ticket holder purchased PowerPlay® for an extra…
SCDOT closes Old Chapin Road until Wednesday; detour in place
South Carolina Department of Transportation officials say Old Chapin Road near Reed Avenue is closed until Wednesday.
Simple swaps to make lunches healthier
March is National Nutrition Month. Dr. Ana-Maria Temple visited Good Morning Columbia to talk about some simple swaps you can make in order to live a healthier life.
River Drive back open after a two car collision on Sunday
Columbia Police Department says the 3800 block of River Drive is back open this morning after a two car collision on Sunday.
