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Road Closure in Richland County

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If your commute takes you on Edgewater Drive, you need to be aware of a road closure. The South Carolina Department of Transportation has closed the road to repair substantial subgrade and pavement failures. According to SC DOT Officials, the section of road that will be closed starts at the intersection of Legrand Road and ends at the…

Walmart to give pay raise to its truck drivers.

Courtesy: Walmart COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO)- Walmart says that it will be giving pay increases to its truck drivers. Walmart announced that over 8,000 drivers will see a $1,500 dollar year raise. However, there are requirements for the pay increase, depending on the length of time the driver has worked for the company. The company hopes the incentive will help to…

Midlands Church feeds Allen Benedict Residents

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- After gas leaks were found and two people died inside Allen Benedict Court Apartments, more than 400 residents now have no place to call home. A local church heard the news and decided to lend a helping hand on Sunday by hosting a community feeding. Birth Place Outreach Ministries usually opens its doors every Sunday to feed the…

Puppy survives being shot in the head with an arrow

Authorities say a 5-month-old puppy survived after showing up on its owner’s porch in South Carolina with an arrow through its head. Calhoun County deputies say the owner let the dog out of the house without a leash Tuesday afternoon and “Loca” returned with an arrow that had entered the front of its head near the snout. The owner rushed…

2 shot, 1 injured after shooting in Springdale

  LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)-Springdale Police are investigating a shooting that sent three people to the hospital Sunday night. Police chief Coronet tells ABC Columbia news that the shooting stemmed from an altercation between three people. The shooting happened off of Sightler Drive. Officers say two people were shot and taken to a hospital in Richland County, while the third…

Two wounded in shooting outside Lexington Co. convenience store

LEXINGTON,SC (WOLO)-Deputies are investigating after two people were shot outside of a Lexington county convenience store Sunday night. Both shooting victims hare recovering in the hospital. Deputies say their injuries are not life-threatening. The shooting happened just before 7:30p.m. in the 3800 block of Highway 321. Detectives are inside the convenience store interviewing potential witnesses who were on the scene…