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Coroner: 3 dead from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) – Authorities say three men in South Carolina are dead after an accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. York County sheriff’s deputies tell media outlets they were called around 5 p.m. Saturday to a home in Rock Hill, where three men were found unconscious and not breathing. Deputies say they don’t suspect foul play in the men’s deaths….

Police investigating after woman’s body found in Columbia

  COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a female was found unresponsive early Sunday morning. A citizen called 911 after discovering the body at the 3000 block of Calk Street off of West Beltline Boulevard at approximately 9:00 a.m., according to officers. The Richland County Coroner’s Office is assisting CPD with determining the cause…

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for 3 counties in Midlands

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– According to the National weather service out of Columbia,  a winter weather advisory is in effect for Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties until  7pm Monday. According to the NWS Columbia, an advisory means light freezing rain possibly mixed with sleet. According to the National weather service, the Northern portions of Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties are impacted….

Salvation Army angel tree ends Sunday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —If you’ve watched us at all this month you know we are proud and excited to partner with the Salvation Army on their Angel Tree program. But you don’t have much time left to be an angel to many of the children here int he midlands that without your help may end with nothing under the tree…

SC EMD Tips on preparing for Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s winter and that means the potential for winter weather. Officials at SC EMD say even if we don’t get a flake of snow, or an inch of ice, be prepared, since winter weather will come sooner or later. SCEMD says February is the coldest month of the year for South Carolina, and while that sounds like it’s…

It’s Happening: Second Hootie and the Blowfish Concert is on due to demand

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– They’re back! Hootie and the Blowfish have announced a second concert, due to high demand. Colonial Life Arena announced Hootie and the Blowfish will play Thursday, September 12, 2018 in addition to the original concert date of  Friday, September 13, 2018. Tickets for the Friday show sold out within minutes prompting the band to add the second…

Arbor Day Celebrated in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia celebrated South Carolina Arbor Day Friday at South Kilbourne Elementary School. Arbor Day is an International holiday that celebrates trees and the many benefits that they provide to the environment. Some of the organizations that took part in the celebration include “The Columbia Tree and Appearance Commission” and the “Columbia Garden Club”. Categories: Local…

Tips to protect your account from hackers this holiday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO): ‘Tis the season of Holiday shopping and for many of us, shopping online is just so much easier than running to the store. For hackers who are ready to play the Grinch, ‘tis the season to steal Christmas. The season of giving is wonderful, but you don’t want to give hackers information that can lead to headaches…

Winter weather advisory for several Midlands counties

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– According to the National weather service out of Columbia, a winter weather advisory is in effect for the Northern portions of Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties from 9pm Saturday to 7pm Monday. An advisory means light freezing rain possibly mixed with sleet. According to the National weather service, Northern portions of Newberry, Fairfield and Kershaw Counties are…