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Columbia Fire Officials: Responded to 130 Flood Calls Sunday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Rain is blanketing the Midlands and causing flash flooding across parts of downtown Columbia. On Sunday, according to the Columbia Fire Department, they responded to 130 flood related calls in a 6 hour period. Flooding rapidly overtook streets in Five Points at Harden Street, flooding also took place in downtown at Whaley and Main. Officials are urging…

State Agency to Promote 20 Agents to Exclusively Supervise Domestic Violence Offenders

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina has ranked among the top five states for domestic violence for over 20 years. One state agency that works with perpetrators is expanding training in that area to help end this abusive trend in the Palmetto State. This legislative session, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services was awarded over $1 million…

Walmart Employee Rescues 8-Month-Old Infant From Hot Car, Father Charged

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– Lexington County Sheriff’s Department says an 8-month-old girl is alive and going to be OK after a scary incident Sunday. Deputies say the girl’s father, Ca Mvuh left his daughter in a vehicle before passing the keys over to get it serviced. “Roughly 90 minutes later, that’s when one of the technicians there, a store employee, at…

City Urges Drivers to Watch out for Flood Prone Streets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Rain and storms have the potential to create flash flooding in the City of Columbia. The City is urging drivers to be vigilant in areas that are prone to flooding. The City says you encounter a flooded street or intersection, turn around; do not attempt to drive through it. Water may be deeper than it appears and can…

Fuse Artist Alliance offers free dance classes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – A Columbia group that supports artists is offering free dance classes to the community. Fuse Artist Alliance was founded to connect artists in the Midlands. On Tuesday’s through the month of August, their professional dancers are teaching classes focused on different dance styles – free of charge. The classes take place at the Columbia Music Festival…