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Christmas Tree Safety Demonstration

COLUMBIA,ย S.C. (WOLO)-- Itโ€™s always fun looking at all the different Christmas trees this time of year and how people get creative with decorating them, but sometimes, they can cause more heartache than happiness. The Columbia fire department doesnโ€™t want to…

SLED investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- SLED is investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington County Friday night. Ronald Scott Jenkins, 55, suffered a gunshot wound and died after being transported to a hospital, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Deputies…

Prices at the pump drop for Christmas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Elves have a treat for your wallet this holiday and it looks like Santa is bringing the gift of lower gas prices. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia have dropped 3.5 cents per gallon over the last…

Columbia holiday 2018 parking schedule

Columbia, (WOLO) ---ย  It's a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get out…

Surveillance video released of Shakespeare Road robbery

[gtxvideo vid='TYtXvAxx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TYtXvAxx.jpg' vtitle='Surveillance video released of Shakespeare Road robbery'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - We're getting a better look at the men suspected in an armed robbery Thursday (12/21) on Shakespeare Road. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released the surveillance…

CFD fighting fire near Maxcy Gregg Park

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Just after 10am Friday Columbia firefighters responded to a commercial meeting building on Park Circle near Blossom St. behind Maxcy Gregg park. Crews say part of the building's roof has…

Deebo Samuel helps surprise kids with bikes

[gtxvideo vid='PN3utQy5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PN3utQy5.jpg' vtitle='Deebo Samuel helps surprise kids with bikes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deebo Samuel, USC's former wide receiver, paired up with the Columbia Police Department and Columbia Parks and Recreation to give 50 deserving children presents a bit…

6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments on drug charges

[gtxvideo vid='RwrODRif' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RwrODRif.jpg' vtitle='6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments for sel'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Six teenagers accused of selling drugs were arrested in an Orangeburg County apartment complex just after a community safety meeting. Zyquavian Frazier, 17, Ziyon…

Beached harbor seal rescued

Days before Christmas, visitors get to see a sight that even residents were not accustomed to seeing along the Grand Strand.

Fairfield County man arrested for child porn

[gtxvideo vid='Mtw4OKc8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mtw4OKc8.jpg' vtitle='Fairfield County man arrested for child porn'] FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A Midlands man is in custody accused of distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office say John Luffman of Fairifield County was arrested…

Deadly apartment fire on Ranch Road

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Beldon Spring Lake Apartments had smoke billowing from its windows and roof around midnight. While some were able to get out safely, the Richland County Coronerโ€™s Office says the…

Are you on time? Christmas Shipping Deadlines

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Do you still need to get packages in the mail in time for Christmas? There are several deadlines this week for mailย  to be shipped in time for the holiday. We checked out the USPS holiday shipping…

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