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Free parking for the 4th in downtown Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There will be free parking at the meters in downtown Columbia on Wednesday (7/4) for the 4th of July. The City of Columbia’s Parking Services Division announced complimentary parking on Wednesday. All parking garages will be programmed to be open and free to use from 5:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. according to parking officials. Categories: Local…

Traffic Alert: Road closure causes heavy congestion on Highway 277

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) –  Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol are working to reroute traffic on the northbound lanes on Highway 277. Vehicles are being turned around and asked to exit the highway on Fontaine Road. At this point, no agency has confirmed why the road has been closed.     Categories: Local News, News, State

Adding a bike lane to the Farrow Road corridor stirs disapproval from community

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– The city of Columbia and the DOT are in hot water after going forward with a project that would change Farrow Road from Columbia College to East Campanella.  The Greenview community was not fully on board with the plans, and they made that known during a public meeting earlier Monday morning. People were so upset that the city agreed to…

17-year-old charged in string of Lexington robberies

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say De’avian Young is charged with robbing two convenience stores on June 19th. Deputies say she was arrested this morning at a hotel on Bush River Rd. The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department confirms the arrest is connected…

SC gas tax increases for only the 2nd time in 30 years

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The state’s gas tax has increased by 2 cents as of Sunday. This is the second of 6 planned years of increases to provide more funding for roads and bridges. In spite of the increases, South Carolina’s gas tax remains one of the lowest in the country at just over 20 cents per gallon. Last year’s…

Columbia Mayor talks Drills and Skills Clinic and Registration

COLUMBIA, SC (WOL0)– From flag football to tennis, the City of Columbia is getting ready for the Ninth annual “Drills and Skills Clinic”. Today Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin helped kick off the annual children’s sports clinic. The mayor says it helps children develop their athletic skills and encourages them to live a healthy lifestyle. The clinics will be held July…

Suspect Charged in Recent Robberies

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County deputies say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say De’Avian Young is charged with robbing two convenience stores June 19th. Deputies say she was arrested Monday morning at a hotel on Bush River Rd. A spokesperson for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says the arrest…

Miss South Carolina and Miss SC Teen Speak with ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–We now have a new Miss South Carolina and a new Miss South Carolina teen. Miss Spartanburg, Davia Bunch, is the new Miss South Carolina 20-18. She’s a 21 year old USC student. Berkley Bryant, Miss River City Teen, was crowned Miss South Carolina Teen on Friday. Both of the newly crowned queens told ABC Columbia what this…