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Tractor Trailer Fire Slows Traffic on I-26

Photo Courtesy:CFD Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–The Columbia Fire Department says a tractor trailer fire shut down one lane of traffic on I-26 W near mile marker 106 Friday morning. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. Categories: Lexington, Local News, News, Richland

Deputies: Orangeburg County woman, 87, in route to help stranded son was last seen at truck stop

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) – Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office are asking the public for help in locating a senior who they say hasn’t been seen by family since leaving to help a relative with vehicle trouble. Hattie Edwards, 87, of Springfield was last seen just before noon Thursday, March 8 at a truck stop on Highway 301. Relatives told…

Richland County Offers Tax Bill Information Online

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Residents in Richland County don’t have to travel to the Administration Building for copies of their tax bills and other information. According to Richland County officials, Real estate, vehicle, business and personal property tax information is available online. Residents can access their tax information by visiting rcgov.us, clicking “Online Payments” at the top of the gray menu box, clicking the…

SC Dept. Consumer Affairs: Biggest Scams Report

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs has just released a new report showing the top scams in 2017. According to the the latest numbers, more than 14 hundred scams were reported 49 percent of them were imposter scams. Officials say 11 percent were from sweepstakes and and another 9 percent made up fake debt collections…

Five Points Fountain Going Green

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The fountain in Five Points is going green. Ahead of the annual St. Pats Celebration, Five Points will host a community kick off Friday. The event takes place from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm at the Five Points Fountain near Harden and Greene Streets. Event organizers say you can expect the tradition of dyeing the fountain green, entertainment…

Recycling facility to bring 200 new jobs to Orangeburg

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A new recycling facility means new jobs in the Midlands. Thursday (3/8), the Governor’s office announced Ecomelida will launch its first North American operation in Orangeburg County. The $52 million investment is slated to create 200 new jobs. The new facility is expected to be operational by the end of the year. Categories: Local News, News,…