No injuries after a collision involving a Kershaw County deputy
Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office say one deputy is okay after being involved in a collision on Monday afternoon.
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Texas chemical fire still going after two days
DEER PARK T.X. (WOLO) – A fire at a plant in Texas has been burning well over two days. Officials say the fire at the International Terminal Company, started Sunday morning with two tanks, spreading to six by Monday. Fire officials say the fire will continue until the fuel is either gone or no longer inside of the tank. Meanwhile,…
I-77 North Bound exit ramp near Exit 15B back open after sinkhole fixed
Highway Patrol says the right exit ramp of I-77 North Bound near Exit 15B is back open after a sinkhole was fixed today.
Forget the soapbox – Get your Kinetic on!
Tyler Ryan learns about the Kinetic Derby planned in West Columbia
WEST COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Picture human-powered, handmade sculptures, powered by pedaling, pushing, or pulling, all the way down Meeting Street in West Columbia, in the 2nd Kinetic Derby Day. According to West Columbia Communication and Technology Director Anna Huffman, Kinetic Derbys are found in The Florida Keys, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and here in the Midlands. Huffman says that the Derby…
West Columbia FD donates air packs to Innovation Center
Tonight, the West Columbia Police Department donated 20 retired fire department air packs and cylinders to Lexington School District Two’s Innovation Center.
Federal Government pushes to continue prep work for offshore drilling
(AP) – The federal government says preparatory work for offshore drilling should not be placed on hold while a challenging lawsuit moves through the courts. Attorneys for the Trump Administration say the judge should deny the injunction that is currently preventing the government from conducting seismic air blasting tests. The lawsuit, filed last year, states the work issuance of permits…
NCAA Tournament expected to bring thousands of fans and millions in profits to Columbia
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The NCAA tournament is expected to be the champion for revenue in the capitol city this weekend. “It’s drawing in interest beyond the scope of just basketball fans,” Stephen Shapiro, USC Associate professor said. The NCAA men’s basketball tournament is bringing in sports fans from across the globe to the Columbia. “The amount of exposure that you’re getting across…
Sexual assault investigation uncovers marijuana grow operation
Sumter, SC (WOLO) — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is looking into a sexual assault case they say led them to a marijuana growing operation inside of a Rembert home Sunday. According to warrants, the victim told police, 31 year old Rebecca Miles and 35 year old Craig Till, Jr. came into the bedroom she was in, held her down…
Kindergartners rushed off school bus before it’s engulfed in flames
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Five and six-year-old children were on their way to a field trip when their bus caught fire Monday (3/18). Richland District 2 school officials confirmed the incident happened Monday morning in Blythewood. The group of kindergarten students from were heading to a field trip at Blythewood’s Camp Discovery. School officials say students, teachers, and chaperones were…
CDP investigators searching for man wanted in armed robbery, shooting in Columbia
Columbia Police Department (CPD) investigators are releasing surveillance pictures of an armed robbery and shooting suspect to aid in his identification and capture.
