Local initiative gives lifelong love of reading for the holiday
Mayor Steve Benjamin helps area boys and girls get in the holiday spirit with the lifelong love of reading.
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Deputies charge teen in Hardscrabble road shooting
A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting along Hardscrabble Road. Click here for details.
Winterfest kicks off at the State Museum Thursday
If you have children who are out of school for the Christmas break, The South Carolina State Museum has ways to keep them entertained until Santa arrives.
DHEC names new Director with a familiar face
The Department of Health and Environmental Control names their new Director.
Harden street reopened after rush hour closure
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — This was the scene as crew rushed in to work on a cut gas line along Harden Street at Heyward Street right in the middle of rush hour. The Columbia Fire Department says drivers were forced to find alternate routes around the area as they worked in the area for about 2 hours. According to Columbia…
Surprise Delivery: Lexington police officers help deliver a baby on the side of the road
LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO): Two Lexington police officers had the call of a lifetime and one says it was an absolute miracle to witness. Every minute counts in an emergency and when ambulances could not get to the scene on time, two Lexington police officers were able to step up and deliver. A couple had pulled into the Aamco Transmissions…
1,000 New jobs coming to South Carolina, say officials
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Governor’s office has announced a mortgage subservicing company will locate new operations to Lancaster County, creating approximately 1,000 new jobs over the next five years. According to a release, the $24 million dollar investment by ServiceMac will include relocating to the Bailes Ridge Corporate Park, located in Indian Land, S.C. Officials say hiring for new positions will start…
Looking to kick a smoking habit? Palmetto Health to offer Free Tobacco cessation program
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–If you are looking to start the New year by stopping smoking, Palmetto Health is offering a free cessation program. According to Palmetto Health, they will offer free tobacco cessation programs to residents of Richland, Lexington, Fairfield and Sumter counties. The Classes are set to begin in January at Palmetto Health Baptist in Columbia and Palmetto Health Tuomey…
Suspect sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2016 I-20 shooting
11th Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard says a man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for shooting vehicles on Interstate 20.
Police: Stolen car crashes into a home on Stepp Drive
Columbia Police are still searching for a driver accused of crashing a stolen car into two homes on Stepp Drive.
