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Orangeburg man accused of beating girlfriend to death over drug dispute

[gtxvideo vid='cJp5i5GE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cJp5i5GE.jpg' vtitle='Orangeburg Co man charged with murder'] Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO) -An Orangeburg County man is in custody tonight accused of beating his girlfriend to death. According to investigators on July 1, Deputies responded to James Humphries' home on…

Gallup poll shows American patriotism at an all time low

[gtxvideo vid='jXkqtW9p' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jXkqtW9p.jpg' vtitle='Patriotism at an all time low'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate the red, white and blue, but a new poll suggests patriotism is at an all-time low. According to…

SC DHEC offers Fireworks Safety

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- This July 4th you may be ready to shoot off Fireworks, but DHEC has some tips to keep you safge. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging everyone to put safety first, here are…

Richland Library Locations closed on Independence Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you're looking for a good read at the local library, keep in mind the Richland Library will be closed for the July 4th holiday. According the officials with Richland Library, all locations will close Wednesday, July…

SCE&G ordered to cut rates by 15% this summer

[gtxvideo vid='Z7MxdYdI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z7MxdYdI.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2018_07_03_18_04_03'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Customers of SCE&G are one step closer to a rate reduction after the multi-billion dollar failed construction project at VC Summer. Tuesday (7/3), the Public Service Commission ordered the utility to begin…

Nelly, Ludacris coming to Columbia for United Music Fest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Spirit Communications Park announced the music lineup for its first concert scheduled for Septemmber. Grammy winning rapper, Nelly, will headline the event. United Music Fest is scheduled for Friday, September 7th at Spirit Communications Park. Nelly…

Teen Charged in Connection with Car Jacking

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Columbia police say they've arrested a teenager in connection with a recent car jacking. Investigators say last Friday 19 year old Shawkeem Reese pointed a gun at a man on Mayer St. near Farrow Rd. and demanded his…

Riverfront Park Closed until 6pm for Scheduled Maintenance

[gtxvideo vid='QALOYKPc' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QALOYKPc.jpg' vtitle='Riverfront Park'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Tuesday, if you're thinking about heading to Riverfront Park, you'll have to enjoy a nice walk somewhere else. Riverfront Park will be closed on Tuesday, July 3 for additional vegetation treatment…

Free parking for the 4th in downtown Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='B3618aKz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B3618aKz.jpg' vtitle='Free parking for the 4th in downtown Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - There will be free parking at the meters in downtown Columbia on Wednesday (7/4) for the 4th of July. The City of Columbia's Parking Services…

17-year-old charged in string of Lexington robberies

[gtxvideo vid='Ei83N3x6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ei83N3x6.jpg' vtitle='17-year-old charged in Lexington robberies'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Deputies say they have arrested a suspect in connection with a string of recent armed robberies. Investigators say De'avian Young is charged with robbing two convenience…

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