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Update: Richland County Coroner Identifies Person Killed on 1-77

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The Richland County Coroner has released the name of the individual who died Wednesday morning after being involved in a collision that occurred at approximately 5:02 a.m. on Interstate 77 South at mile marker 27, Columbia, SC. According to Gary Watts, Nathaniel B. Deaton, date of birth 05-23-1978, of South Hickory Grove Road, Martinsburg, Indiana was the…

Columbia Police- Suspect Wanted for Stealing from Church

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police Department is searching for a burglary suspect who is accused of breaking into the Life Made Whole International Church on Auburn Street on May 9th. According to investigators, last month the suspect broke into and took electronic equipment from the Life Made Whole International Church on Auburn street. Police say the suspect also damaged a…

City of Columbia Road Construction on Farrow Road

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is closing two lanes on Farrow Road due to construction for road improvements. The city of Columbia says the Farrow Road, Right outbound and right inbound lanes from Columbia College Dr. To East Campanella Dr. will be affected. City of Columbia traffic lane shift on Farrow Road outbound and inbound from Columbia College Drive…

Vote 2018: President Trump Heads to SC , McMaster and Warren Debate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–In this Vote 2018 Update- SC Governor Henry McMaster announced President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence will be coming to South Carolina ahead of next Tuesday’s runoff election. McMaster’s campaign says President Trump will be in town Monday and Vice President Pence will be in the Palmetto State Saturday. Governor Henry McMaster and businessman John Warren…

Troopers Reopen 1-77 after Fatal Crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–1-77 is now open again after a fatal accident early Wednesday. The SC Highway Patrol investigation team had closed parts of the interstate to work the fatal accident. The accident happened around 5am Wednesday morning at the 27 mile marker, say troopers. The highway patrol says a tractor trailer collided with a construction lift. Troopers say the lift…

Fatal Accident on 1-77 Backs up Traffic

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–According to the SC Highway Patrol, in Richland County 1-77 remains closed this morning at the 27 mile marker due to a fatal crash. Traffic is exiting off onto exit 27 and crossing the bridge to get back on 1-77. Troopers are telling drivers to expect delays. The SC Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Categories: Local News,…

An unlikely trio will mix thirst, history, and zen – Oh and happy hour

Tyler Ryan learns about Yoga at the Robert Mills House

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — Historic Columbia continues to integrate the past along with the present with a Historic Happy Hour, merging yoga, the beautiful garded at the Robert Mills House, and cold beer.  According to Anna Kate Twitty, the event is planned for Friday evening, starting at 5:30 PM. The event will include beer and other beverages, as well as…

New Study on Hearing Loss in Children

ABC NEWS–When you hit your golden years, nobody is that surprised if you become a little hard of hearing. But what could be giving hearing loss to kids? Here’s ABC’S Janai Norman with details on a study about hearing loss. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health