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WATCH: Is Your Water Safe to Drink?

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — With so much talk nationally about concerns over lead contaminated water, many of you right here may be wondering if that glass of H2O you just filled your glass with is safe to drink. Click here to find out what the City of Columbia has to say about the safety of water your consuming. You can…

Disability Advocacy Day at the State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gov. Haley will speak at Disability Advocacy Day, Statehouse grounds, north steps Wednesday at 11 a.m. Shoes on the state house steps represent those approx. 5,300 w/ disabilities statewide waiting for services pic.twitter.com/gV6d1AzKMd — Beth Rousseau (@BethWOLOTV) March 2, 2016 Here is the schedule of events for The Partnership of Disability Organizations Disability Advocacy Day. 9:30-10:00:  Registration 10:00-10:30:  Welcome Assembly…

Read a Good Book Lately? It’s National Read Across America Day

Sam Craft/AP Photo COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss…what wondrous worlds your books introduce. If you go to your local library or book store, they’re likely paying tribute to Dr. Seuss, who would have turned 112 today. The beloved writer and illustrator, Theodor Seuss Geisel better known as Dr. Seuss died in 1991. But his legacy has endured among children…

Reopening of Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The City’s Office of Business Opportunities (OBO) has reopened the Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program. The Small Business Disaster Recovery Loan Program is designed to assist small businesses in the City of Columbia that have been impacted by the historic flood due to physical damage, lost revenue/ significantly reduced revenue or customers being unable to reach…

Super Tuesday Results Rundown

  COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton are declaring Super Tuesday a success. The presidential hopefuls are widening their lead over the competition. ABC News projects Clinton has secured victories in seven states.   Bernie Sanders claimed victory in four states, including his home turf of Vermont. Clinton Wins: Alabama, Arkansas,…

WATCH: Deputy Fired, Arrested for Stealing Tape

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said in a press conference Tuesday afternoon that a deputy was fired after stealing double-sided tape. “When he took that piece of tape, he crossed the line,” Sheriff Lott said. “He tarnished the badge we wear.” Sheriff Lott said Deputy Kaleb Broome and another deputy were responding to a domestic violence…

Watch: Businesses Urge Senate to Pass Roads Bill

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — Inside the Senate chamber, lawmakers continued to delay a vote on a bill to fix the state’s crumbling roads while on the first floor of the state house, several business organizations called on the Senate to take action. “You don’t need a sign to tell you are in South Carolina, the minute your tires hit…

Pack of Dogs Kills Dozens of Goats in Sumter County

DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks.

DALZELL, S.C. (AP) _ A Sumter County landowner says his flock of goats has been decimated by a pack of dogs that has killed more than two dozen in recent weeks. The Sumter Item reports that Harold Johnson of Dalzell says the dogs struck early Monday, killing 11 goats. He was able to capture part of the attack on a…