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Richland Co. Deputies Investigating Fatal Shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland Co. Deputies are investigating a possible murder in Irmo. Deputies say they responded to a home on Freestone Dr. around 5:00 Monday afternoon where they found the body of a deceased male. The cause of death has not yet been released. Categories: Local News, News, Richland

RCSD: Craigslist Deal Leads to Shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)– Deputies say a Craigslist deal gone bad ended in bloodshed in Northeast Richland County. Investigators say they responded to Southport Dr. around 11:30 Monday morning where a suspect was shot several times in the upper body by the victim who was also shot. No word yet on what charges will be filed. Categories: Local News, News,…

Dylann Roof Competency Hearing

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) WOLO)–— A second competency hearing Monday will bring us one step closer to knowing the fate of Dylann Roof but like much of this trial, there’s nothing routine about the hearing. The Sentencing Phase of the trial is scheduled to begin Wednesday. Jurors will decide Life in Prison without parole or the death penalty .   Categories: Local…

A Family Bond of Cancer

A Lexington's family battle against childhood cancer and their ride to the Rose Parade

CLICK PICTURE TO VIEW VIDEO LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)– “Everything was perfect,” says Nick Gilger about his life in 2009.  He and his wife Emily had gotten married a year earlier, and they were celebrating the birth of their first child, Edie.  “…A new house, new family, new job,” Nick goes on to say.  Edie, according to her mom was an “easy…

Explore the Outdoors During a Ranger-guided Walk

Grab your family and friends and see how much fun learning can be! The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is hosting free ranger-guided walks during the month of December.   Guests will learn how to install their own rain barrel, the history of the Columbia Canal, what wildlife can be found in your local park and more.  …

Main Street Ice-Coming to a Close

Last Day: January 16th, 2017

Main Street ICE, the City’s outdoor ice skating rink, will close for the season on Monday, January 16, 2017. There’s still time to enjoy the City’s hottest attraction. The ice rink will be open seven days a week at the following hours of operation: Monday-Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday,…

City to Hold 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

The City of Columbia’s 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017, at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Community Center, 2300 Greene Street. Claflin University President Dr. Henry Tisdale will be the keynote speaker. Tisdale has served as the university’s president since 1994. The celebration will also include…

2016 Year in Review- SC Politics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– 2016 was a tumultous year, filled with political fights and historic votes. Our Grace Joyal takes a look  back at the year in SC politics as Trump, Clinton and Governor Haley make headlines.   Categories: Local News, News, Politics

Dylann Roof Competency Hearing Set for Monday

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – A judge has ordered another competency exam for Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof, who faces the death penalty for killing nine black parishioners last year. Federal Judge Richard Gergel ordered another evaluation of Roof “in an abundance of caution.” The trial’s sentencing phase is set to begin Tuesday. Categories: Local News, News, State