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Two Killed in Chase Involving Deputies

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Two people are dead after a chase involving deputies lead to a crash. Deputies with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department say they were pursuing a Volkswagen bug when it crashed into a delivery van near the State Farmers…

ABC Columbia at the State Fair: Chainsaw Carving Exhibit

[gtxvideo vid='WXVVaVJJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WXVVaVJJ.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia at the State Fair: Chainsaw Carving Exhibit'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ABC Columbia is live at the South Carolina State Fair each weekday. Join us at Noon and 6pm. There are many exhibits, rides and sights to…

Deputies: Clothes Give Away Suspected Bank Robbery

Lexington Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington Co. deputies say a man who robbed a bank on his lunch break is in custody. Investigators say on Friday afternoon Leland Beatty took a break from work to rob a bank on the 3900…

Shooting Victim Dies, Suspect Now Sought for Murder

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A woman has died after a shooting at a Midlands apartment complex earlier this month. Richland Co. coroner Gary Watts says 32 year old Cherelle Evans died from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Colubmia police say…

Three Arrested Following Suspicious Vehicle Pursuit

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Three men suspected of shoplifting and leading Richland Co. deputies on a chase that ended in an accident are in custody. Investigators say just after 8:30 Saturday night they were patrolling the Village at Sandhills when they…

Gas prices on the rise

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Gas prices in Columbia are on the rise this fall. The average price of gas in Columbia is around $2.56 per gallon. That's good compared to $2.89 gallon nationwide. Gas prices in Columbia have been as low as…

SC State Fair in full swing

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Fair is underway and ready for a full week of fun. The fair runs through next Sunday, October 21st. For tickets,  hours, deals, log on to https://www.scstatefair.org/plan-your-visit/tickets There are several specials, including a weekday…

Gamecocks going with all black uniforms against Texas A&M

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- USC released its uniform combination for Saturday's game against No. 22 Texas A&M. The Gamecocks will wear all black with white helmets. The announcement was made on social media. https://twitter.com/GamecockFB/status/1050509346063364096 USC will try to end a four-game…

Fire Prevention Parade in Columbia

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia’s annual Fire Prevention Parade will be held Saturday October 13, 2018. The parade is set to kick off at 11am at W.A. Perry Middle…

Former AC Flora Football Coach Arrested

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--   Richland County deputies say a former AC Flora High School football coach is charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and disseminating obscene material. Investigators say De Vonta Ali Levern Hardy was  using a fake Snapchat account…

Irmo Fire helps rescue 15-year-old tortoise in wake of Michael

[gtxvideo vid='xHtpyEpd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xHtpyEpd.jpg' vtitle='animal rescues'] IRMO, SC (WOLO) - First responders across the Midlands responded quickly Thursday (10/11) morning as Tropical Storm Michael made its way through, but people were not the only ones in need. Several emergency agencies shared…

Hurricane Michael: In The Record Books

Hurricane Michael is the 4th strongest to make landfall in the United States - it came ashore with winds of 155 mph. Hurricane records go all the way back to 1851. Michael is the only Category 4 storm to make…

Tips for filing an insurance claim after severe storm damage

[gtxvideo vid='p0s1xSzH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/p0s1xSzH.jpg' vtitle='FilingAClaim'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - If you have damage from the Tropical Storm Michael, or any weather event for that matter, here are a few tips to make the insurance filing claim easier: The earlier you file…

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