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Sink hole opens up after water main break

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A huge sinkhole opened up after a water main break in northeast Columbia. It happened at the intersection of Idlebrook Court and Boswick Ridge in the Summit neighborhood. Officials with the Columbia Water Department say water service has been restored to the area, but a boil water advisory remains in effect. Officials say it could take…

Springdale Police search for two armed robbery suspects

West Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Springdale Police Chief Kevin Cornett is asking for the community’s help in identifying individuals involved in two separate robberies at the Corner Pantry Gas Station located in Springdale at 3280 Platt Springs Rd. The first incident took place on June 23rd just before 3 am. Two individuals entered the store and one presented a pump…

Columbia Fire and Police Working Investigation on Series of Fires

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police and Columbia Fire are investigating a string of fires over the last two months. According to authorities the fires are happening along the Farrow Road corridor. Public safety agencies are working together to determine the cause of the fires. Investigators are asking for your help to find a possible suspect. CALL toll-free, 888-CRIME-SC. Categories: Local…

Checking out a book? Richland Library July 4th Holiday Schedule

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– If you’re looking for a good read at the local library, keep in mind the Richland Library will be closed for the July 4th holiday. According the officials with Richland Library, all locations will close Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day. They will reopen on Thursday, July 5 at 9am. Officials do want to remind patrons that…

Cayce Police Searching for Waffle House armed robbers

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)–The manhunt continues for three suspects Cayce police say robbed a Waffle House. Police say it happened June 27, 2018 at the Waffle House located at 1837 Airport Blvd, Cayce. Witnesses tell police three men took money from the register and ran off. They say one suspect was armed with a shotgun. We’re told no one was hurt….

Kohl’s hiring seasonal workers

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  It may be summer, but one retailer already has sugar plums dancing in their heads. Khol’s Department Store is ready to start hiring seasonal workers and announced plans to start accepting applications. The retail chain has positions at 3 hundred of its stores for back to school,  fall,  and yes even the holiday season. The company…

Insulin without the Ouch! Medical Minute

ABC NEWS– There is a new alternative for those living with daily insulin injections due to diabetes. The new discovery could mean insulin without the ouch. ABC’S Janai Norman explains in this medical minute. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Medical Minute

Disney’s 71 billion dollar deal

Orlando, Fl (WOLO) —ABC’s  parent Company completes a 71-billion dollar deal for most of 21st Century Fox’s assets. The Justice Department’s anti trust division approved Disney’s purchase for Fox’s movie studio, Sports Networks… and cable channels. In the settlement… Disney will have to sell off 22 of Fox’s Regional Sports Networks… Fox News and Fox Broadcasting Network are not included…