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Watch: Fire Training Academy Heats Up

Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) — Columbia opened up their training facility this weekend giving some area students and thrill seekers and up close and personal training on the work that goes on behind the scenes of being a firefighter. Click here to see how some of the students were burning rubber during the event.   Categories: Local News, News Tags: Fire, Rochelle…

WATCH: Hundreds of S.C. Firefighters Attend Training in Cola

Hundreds of firefighters from across the state came to the S.C. Fire Academy for the biggest training event of the year

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Hundreds of firefighters from across the state came to the S.C. Fire Academy for the biggest training event of the year. Watch the video to learn more about the hands-on weekend. Categories: Local News, News, Richland Tags: Fire

RCSD: 13 Arrested for Crimes in the Northeast

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — On Monday morning, Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott announced the arrest of thirteen suspects in a string of incidents in Northeast, Richland County. Sheriff Lott said the crimes are isolated incidents, and are all connected to drugs and robberies except for the murder of Adrian Silver, which stemmed from an ongoing altercation with his killer. The following…

Death of Marine Recruit at Parris Island Under Investigation

WCIV PARRIS ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — The Marines say the death of a recruit at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot on Parris Island is under investigation. Marine Capt. Greg Carroll tells media outlets that Raheel Siddiqui of Taylor, Michigan, died Friday. Carroll says the recruit arrived at Parris Island on March 7 and was undergoing basic training. Carroll would not…

Former Councilman Faces Felony DUI Charge

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A former Richland County Councilman charged with felony DUI was scheduled to go before a judge Monday morning. In February, Kelvin Washington was arrested after he allegedly crashed into another vehicle causing injuries to the two occupants. The incident happened on Bluff Road in Hopkins.   Categories: Local News Tags: Kelvin Washington

Groundbreaking Being Held for Volvo Interchange

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Ground is being broken for a new interchange on Interstate 26 to provide access to a $500 million Volvo Cars manufacturing plant. Officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the interchange to connect a road leading to the plant. The plant is about 30 miles northwest of Charleston and is already under construction as is…

End Racism Day Promotes Harmony Throughout the State

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The South Carolina Human Affairs Commission is encouraging goodwill and harmony throughout the state on Monday. It’s all in an effort to promote End Racism Day. The day has been observed since 1966, but this year will be the first time South Carolina has hosted events coinciding with the day. Officials say its an effort to show the county how…