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A Sweet Treat: Sheriff Lotts’ “Rock The Lott” Event

  Richland County, SC (WOLO)– Kids, costumes, and candy. All great things to find at the Richland County Trunk-or-Treat “Rock The Lott” event. Everything from Ant-Man, vampires, ninjas, and angels were in attendance.  While the kids got to enjoy face painting, mascots dance-offs, and of course, candy, Richland County Sheriff’s made sure to show them, they’re not all that scary.  …

Palmetto Children’s Hospital Halloween

Columbia, SC ( WOLO) —Halloween came a little early Tuesday for some tiny ghouls and goblins… These trick or treaters were able to get a special party in the halls of the Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Palmetto Health says its a great way to lift spirits of children who are sometimes dealing with some real life health scares. Categories: Local…

Coroner Identifies Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – The Richland County Coroner has identified the person hit and killed by a car Monday (10/30) night off Millwood Avenue. The coroner says Joann Razo, 50, died of blunt force trauma. Columbia Police say she was hit around 7:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of Millwood Avenue. Police say Razo was unlawfully crossing the roadway. They…

Navigating Open Enrollment for the Uninsured

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – there has been a lot of confusion this year surrounding healthcare and how those who don’t have coverage through an employer or government program will be covered. to help you sort out the confusion, our Alexis Frazier sat down with an expert who breaks it down. Categories: Local News, News, Politics Tags: SCNews

SCANA Executives Retire, Lawmakers React

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Just one day after lawmakers called for Kevin Marsh’s resignation, House Speaker Jay Lucas and Governor Henry McMaster are both calling Marsh’s retirement a good move for the people of South Carolina. Big changes are coming to SCE&G’s executive board. The company announced CEO Kevin Marsh and Senior VP Stephen Byrnes will both retire from their positions….

Witnesses Describe Chaos on NY Bike Path

ABC NEWS (NY)–By Julia Jacobo — Andrew Howell was walking along the bike path near Chambers Street in lower Manhattan this afternoon when he saw a truck plow into two cyclists riding about 20 feet in front of him. The impact sent one of the victims straight up into the air, and the man was motionless when he landed back on…

SC State Campus Given ‘All Clear’ After Shooting Near Campus

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)- Officials with SC State University have deemed students safe after placing the university on lockdown as a result of nearby shooting. Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said a male was shot near the school around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday. According to deputies, the man has at least one gunshot wound and was taken to Regional Medical…

Breaking: Police: Multiple Dead after Driver Plows into People on NY City Bike Path

ABC NEWS (New York)–At least eight people are dead and others injured after a vehicle drove onto a bike path in lower Manhattan in New York City. The sprawling crime scene runs several blocks along the West Side Highway. A vehicle entered the West Street pedestrian and bike path north of Chambers Street, hitting multiple people on the path, leaving…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Amick’s Ferry Rd. in Chapin

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) – A boil water advisory has been lifted for Chapin area water customers on Amicks Ferry Road, from Timberlake to the end of the peninsula, a town spokesperson said. Officials say residents in the affected neighborhoods no longer have to boil their water. According to town officials, water samples provided came back with satisfactory results from the…