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AAA: Gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you feel like you are paying more at the pump? According to AAA, gas prices are on the rise in the Carolinas and across the country. South Carolina’s $2.12 average is 12 cents higher on the week and and 15 cents more than this time last monthm says a spokesperson for AAA. Oil and wholesale gasoline…

R. Kelly Bond set at $1 Million

CHICAGO (AP) – R. Kelly has been ordered jailed on $1 million bond at his first court hearing since the R&B star was charged with sexually abusing four people, including three minors. The 52-year-old Grammy winner turned himself in late Friday and spent a night in jail before being taken to the courthouse. He stood with his hands behind his…

Suspected Forest Acres Bank robber captured in Florida

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)— A man suspected of robbing a Forest Acres Bank, on the run for nearly two weeks, has been captured. 29 year old Samuel Neathery is in a Florida County jail, according to online records and a mugshot posted. According to the Osceloa County Corrections website, Neathery was captured on 2/23 on a fugitive, out of state, warrant….

The Midlands gets set for Oscar Night! Winner predictions

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Sunday is Hollywood’s biggest night as the 91st Academy Awards takes place here on ABC Columbia. But the road to the Oscar’s is always riddled with controversy and of course, predictions. ABC Columbia’s Alexis Frazier shares some insight from local movie experts.   The 91st awards show has been the center of controversy since August when the academy…

Ready for more Hootie and the Blowfish? Third concert added for Colonial Life Arena

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hootie fans, if you didn’t get tickets to the upcoming ‘Group Therapy Tour, you have another chance. Due to high demand, Hootie & The Blowfish announced they’re adding a third “Group Therapy” concert at Colonial Life Arena. The show will take place on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Tickets will go on sale March 1st. For tour dates, tickets…

Sumter Coroner Identifies victim in Saturday crash

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)– The Sumter County coroner has identified the victim of an early morning accident. According to the coroner,  42 year old Marvin Capers died at Prisma Health Richland from injuries he sustained in a single car accident around 3:05 am Saturday. Officials say the accident happened at Pinewood and Kolb road. The SC Highway patrol is investigating.  …