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Watch: Democrats Seek Display of Unity Ahead of DNC

PHILADELPHIA, PA (WOLO) — Democrats kick off their national convention in Philadelphia today. A shakeup in leadership is fracturing the party, as the chairwoman of the Democratic National Convention, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, announces she’s stepping down at the end of the convention. Good Morning Columbia has the latest on what we can expect on day one of the DNC. Categories: National…

Misting Station Locations Across the City

To assist the community in staying cool during the extreme summer heat, the City of Columbia has set up misting stations in several of the City’s parks. Misting stations will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., when the heat index reaches 90 degrees or higher, at the following locations: Owens Field, 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. Hyatt Park,…

Watch: Consumer Recall

(WOLO)– CPSC Recall Summary Name of Product: Video baby monitors Hazard: The video monitor’s batteries can overheat, swell and expand and cause the battery cover to open or come off. This can expose hot batteries, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled monitors and contact Lorex to receive a full refund. Consumer…

Highway patrol: Fire truck and car collide in Irmo

IRMO, S.C. (WOLO) – The SC Highway Patrol is investigating a collision between an Irmo Fire Department truck and a car that sent two people to the hospital. Officials said the collision happened around 5:10 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of St. Andrews Road and Tram Road. Deputies said two people in the car were taken to the hospital with…

Toddler Identified in Accidental Shooting Death

GASTON, S.C. (WOLO) -Brooklyn Samiya Davis, 3, was identified as the victim of a shooting earlier this month. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said Davis’ death is still being investigated by the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department. The toddler got her hands on a gun on Monday, July 18 around 12:30 p.m., officials said. The incident happened on Glenn Road in…

Suspects sought after three horses shot

PELION, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County deputies hope the public can provide them tips as they investigate the shooting of three horses on Water Tank Road in Pelion. “The horses’ owner told us Thursday afternoon that he suspected the horses had been shot,” Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon said. “A deputy responded and found gunshot wounds on the horses.” According to Koon, the…

Richland Library Summer Book Sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for some Summer Reads? The Richland Library Friends’ Summer Book Sale takes place Saturday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Prices for paperbacks will start at $1 and $2 for hardbacks. More than 30,000 books, CDs, even DVDs will be available for sale. The sale is at the Richland Library Operations Center (130 Lancewood Road). According…