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UPDATE: Lexington Road closed over dam pond concern reopens

Lexington, SC (WOLO) --- We have an update to a story we have been following since it broke earlier this evening. Lexington Police say one Lexington road…

Parts of Jenkinsville under boil water advisory

Jenkinsville, S.C. (WOLO) - Jenkinsville Water Company has put residents under a boil water advisory. The company says residents on Fish Hook Rd, Eagle Trails Rd and Mickey Rd are urged to boil their water before use.

Registration Open for Columbia's Fall Adult Sports Leagues

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready for some softball? The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for coed adult kickball league, and the men’s and coed softball leagues. According to the City Parks Department, the registration information…

SC among lowest Gas Prices in Nation

[gtxvideo vid='uf7ScGnB' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uf7ScGnB.jpg' vtitle='SC Among lowest Gas Prices in Nation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news for drivers looking to fill up at the pump According to AAA, our state has among the cheapest gas prices in the country. In South…

Progress of Bullstreet transformation

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- It's been talked about for more than a decade, but now people are starting to see some growth in the Bullstreet district, one restaurant at a time. Developers expect the project…

Fan Appreciation Day Announced

Gamecocks release details about how and when you can take part in upcoming fan appreciation day.

Bone In Barbeque Ribbon Cutting

A new eatery is the first to open as part of the development of the Bull Street corridor.

Guardians of the Night K9 5K in Richland County Benefited K-9 Unit

[gtxvideo vid='76BaUKRs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/76BaUKRs.jpg' vtitle='Guardians of the Night K9 5K'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The K-9 Unit with the Richland County Sheriff's Department is benefiting, thanks to volunteers who laced up their shoes over the weekend. Check out these four legged deputies…

Man wanted in early morning Lowe's burglary

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help finding a man they say stole more than a thousand dollars worth of items from a home improvement store along Two Notch Road.

Sumter County teens facing attempted murder charges

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Four denied bond in stabbing, burning

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The Latest: SCE&G Lawsuit

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SC DJJ to hold Graduation for 130 students

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This week it will be graduation time for more than 130 students at the Department of Juvenile Justice. Officials say on Tuesday, July 31st, students who earned their GED or High School Diploma over the past school…

Solar Facility Groundbreaking in Pelion

[gtxvideo vid='SUj0Ey0j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SUj0Ey0j.jpg' vtitle='Solar Facility Groundbreaking in Pelion'] PELION, SC (WOLO)--Sunshine means big business in Lexington County. On Friday, Diamond Energy broke ground on the first of four facilities in Lexington and Barnwell counties. Friday's event was at the Pelion…

SC Investigators say man stabbed mother-in-law

INMAN, S.C. (AP) - Investigators say a man stabbed his mother-in-law to death in the basement of his South Carolina home after the two argued. Spartanburg County authorities said 67-year-old Phillip Carter Jr. initially told deputies his nephew killed his…

Second Teen Suspect Accused in robbery, attempted murder, turns self in to Deputies

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--A second suspect accused in the kidnapping and attempted murder of three teens, has turned himself in to authorities. Sumter Sheriff's Deputies say 17 year old De’Quan Fullard turned himself in Saturday. Deputies say Fullard, along with 18-year-old…

Officials: Columbia Police mourn death of K-9 due to heat related work injury

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Columbia Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its' K-9's. According to Columbia Police, two year old Turbo, a yellow labrador retriever, experienced a heat-related work injury on Thursday and died Saturday as a…

City to Host Conversation on Fair Housing and Equal Access

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to speak out on issues regarding Fair Housing? The city is giving you the chance to talk this Saturday. According to the City of Columbia, the Community Development Department will host a “Speak Out A conversation on…

SCE&G to do Tree Trimming in Columbia Neighborhoods

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G will perform tree trimming along overhead utility lines in some Columbia neighborhoods. The tree trimming will take place over the next two weeks. According to city officials, the following areas will see tree trimming: Arsenal Hill…

'Be Courageous' Jehovah's witness convention at Colonial Life Arena

[gtxvideo vid='f8D4dpJz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/f8D4dpJz.jpg' vtitle='Jehovah's witness convention'] Columbia, SC. (WOLO)-- More than 15-thousand Jehovah's witnesses are in Columbia for their annual convention. The theme this year is 'Be Courageous'. Members from North and South Carolina and Georgia are expected to be…