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Palmetto Health - USC opens new walk-in medical clinic

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Palmetto Health -USC Medical Group is expanding and offering same day options andย  medical care to patients who do not have access to it thanks to their new Walk-In clinic. The new facility will replace the…

Jury seated in Timothy Jones trial, opening statements set for Tuesday

[gtxvideo vid='L8F2bwjR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/L8F2bwjR.jpg' vtitle='T Jones Jury'] LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) --ย Two weeks after jury selection began, a group of 18 men and women will decide the fate of a Lexington County man accused of killing his five children. Starting with a…

Big gator spotted in Cayce

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)--Some folks in the Midlands had an unexpected encounter on Mothers Day. Don Vargo sent ABC Columbia News this picture of an alligator he says he saw on the south trail…

E-Cigarette company investing in Lexington Co.

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A company that makes e-cigarettes is setting up shop in the Midlands. Monday the governor's office announced Juul Labs Inc. is planning on investing more than $125 million in a new assembly facility in Lexington County.…

Specialย Olympicsย South Carolina State Summer Games held this weekend

[gtxvideo vid='isCbL4wj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/isCbL4wj.jpg' vtitle='SC Special Olympics Summer Games Kick Off'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It was a big weekend for some athletes in South Carolina. Theย Specialย Olympicsย South Carolina State Summer Games took place over the weekend at Fort Jackson. The summer games…

One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in Richland Co. Sunday

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say one man is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Richland County Sunday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff's Department, at about 4:30a.m., deputies were called out to Parklane Road and O'Neal…

Splash! City of Columbia Swimming Pools set to open May 25

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to cool off! Theย City of Columbia announced that the pools and splash pads will open Saturday, May 25, 2019. ย According to Parks and Rec, both Maxcy Gregg Pool and Greenview Pool will open from 10…

USC honors Samantha Josephson at graduation

COLUMBIA (CNN) - Graduating seniors at University of South Carolina remember one of their own in a bittersweet ceremony. An empty seat draped with a cap and a gown marked the spot…

One year later, suspected SC killer still on the run

Conway, S.C. (WPDE) โ€”ย More than one year has gone by since Charles Durant, Jr. was gunned down in his truck in Loris, but justice has not been served. For more than one year, Wilmetria and Charles Durant, Sr. have woken…

Graduation Time: Full weekend of events at University of South Carolina

[gtxvideo vid='1tZpJmHD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1tZpJmHD.jpg' vtitle='Graduation Time: Full weekend of events at University'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย Some members of the class of 2019 received their diplomas Friday at the University of South Carolina. The school of Law graduation ceremony took place on the…

Boil water advisory in place for some Swansea residents

Swansea, SC (WOLO) --- Several areas in the Town of Swansea have been place under a water boil advisory after the water department says contractors accidentally punctured a 2 inch galvanized water main while trying to replace an outdated, leaking…

Helping Small Businesses is focus of Conference in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='Tvt1v4OI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tvt1v4OI.jpg' vtitle='Helping Small Businesses focus of Conference in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Local small businesses got some new opportunities Friday. Entrepreneurs were able to take part in the small business week conference in Columbia. At the conference, participants networked…

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