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CPD investigating ‘suspicious’ fire

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – The Columbia Police and Fire Departments along with the Richland County Coroner’s Office are working together to investigate a suspicious fire that occurred last night (6/18). Crews responded to a call from Carver Street in Northeast Columbia last night shortly after 10:30 p.m. for a reported structure fire. While putting out the fire, crews found the…

Columbia Fire: Fatal House Fire on Carver Street

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Officials are investigating a fatal overnight house fire. Fire officials say the fire happened around 10:30pm Monday night in the 3000 block of Carver Street. Authorties say one person was pulled from the home, the coroner says that person died. Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Categories: Local News, News

Vote 2018: GOP Runoff for Governor

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Ahead of next week’s GOP runoff, Governor Henry McMaster and John Warren are both getting endorsements. On Monday, U.S. Representative Ralph Norman announced his support for Warren during an event in Rock Hill. Norman says Warren is a self-made man who understands business and fits the mold of President Trump. McMaster’s campaign touts he is supported by President…

City of Columbia to Operate Misting Stations During Extreme Heat

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City of Columbia wants to help everyone try and cool off from the extreme heat. City officials announced they are setting up misting stations in some of the City’s parks. According to the Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90…

Columbia Fire Officials Investigating Fatal Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Fire officials are investigating a fatal overnight house fire Tuesday. Fire officials say the fire happened in the 3000 block of Carver street. It started around 10:30pm Monday night. Authorties say one person was pulled from the home, the coroner says that person died. Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Categories: Local News, News

Missing Lake Murray Swimmer’s Body Recovered

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)–  As the sun beat down on the search team, divers took advantage of the weather to try and find the missing swimmer. Witnesses say a 47-year-old African American male jumped off the boat to swim with two other friends on Sunday but never resurfaced. Monday was the second day crews have been out on Lake Murray…

Lexington Main St. resurfacing continues tonight

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) – Resurfacing on Main St. in Lexington is continuing throughout this week. There will be road closures from the 100 block of Main St. to the 200 block of East Main from 9 pm to 6 am this evening. Work on the road is set to take place until Tuesday and detours are in place. Categories: Lexington,…

Sales tax holiday weekend announced

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Department of Revenue has released the dates for the annual “Sales Tax Holiday” weekend. It will run Friday, August 3, through Sunday, August 5th. Some of the tax free items are perfect for back to school shopping. Those include paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, and book bags. Computers, clothing, shoes, bed linens, and bath towels are…

Bakari Sellers gives endorsement to Kambrell Garvin for US House of Representatives

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) – Bakari Sellers returned home to announce his endorsement of Kambrell Garvin. Sellers believes that the vision Garvin has for House District 77 saying, “As a former SC House member and current CNN Political Analyst. I endorse candidates all over the country. This young man is not the future he is the present and I am excited…

Charleston church shooting victims remembered with week-long events

CHARELSTON, SC (WOLO) – It was three years ago Sunday (6/18), that nine church members lost their lives to convicted Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof. He opened fire inside Mother Emanuel AME. All this week those nine lives are being remembered as the city of Charleston hosts special events. Watch the video above for the full story. Categories: Local News,…