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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…

SC gas tax increases for only the 2nd time in 30 years

[gtxvideo vid='FiOHyXsr' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FiOHyXsr.jpg' vtitle='Gas tax increase'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - The state's gas tax has increased by 2 cents as of Sunday. This is the second of 6 planned years of increases to provide more funding for roads and bridges.…

Columbia Mayor talks Drills and Skills Clinic and Registration

[gtxvideo vid='FnedRLrX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/FnedRLrX.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Mayor talks Drills and Skills'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOL0)-- From flag football to tennis, the City of Columbia is getting ready for the Ninth annual "Drills and Skills Clinic". Today Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin helped kick off…

Miss South Carolina and Miss SC Teen Speak with ABC Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='oH6nmPec' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oH6nmPec.jpg' vtitle='Miss South Carolina and Miss SC Teen Speak with ABC Col'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--We now have a new Miss South Carolina and a new Miss South Carolina teen. Miss Spartanburg, Davia Bunch, is the new Miss South…

Man Accused of Bringing Stolen Gun to Prison

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A spokesperson for the Department of Corrections says they arrested a man for trying to bring a stolen gun into a prison. Investigators say, on Friday, Christopher Melton…

Carolina Celebration of Liberty at First Baptist- A Patriotic Show Indoors

[gtxvideo vid='PW15u2BZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PW15u2BZ.jpg' vtitle='Carolina Celebration of Liberty at First Baptist'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Celebrating America. Sunday, First Baptist Church of Columbia hosted its annual Carolina Celebration of Liberty. Organizers say it's the longest running event of its kind in our state.…

City of Columbia Parking Complimentary on July 4th

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are headed downtown to the City of Columbia on the fourth, there will be free parking at meters. The City of Columbiaโ€™s Parking Services Division announced complimentary parking on Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in observance…

Lexington Teen Killed after ATV hit by tractor-trailer

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- One person was killed after being hit by a tractor trailer on Saturday afternoon. The wreck happened in theย 300 block of Truex Road in Leesville at approximately 12:55PM. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said the victim, Bailey…

Miss Spartanburg, Davia Bunch wins Miss South Carolina 2018

COLUMBIA (WOLO)-ย The results are in and Miss Spartanburg, Davia Bunch, is the new Miss South Carolina 2018. Davia is 21 years old, from Spartanburg. She attends the University of South Carolina. She was a double preliminary winner for talent and…

Prices at the Pump Hit a High for 4th Holiday

[gtxvideo vid='9sRLwA31' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9sRLwA31.jpg' vtitle='Prices at the Pump Hit a High for 4th Holiday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you plan on hitting the road for the 4th of July holiday, get ready to see some fireworks at the pump, with a national…

SC fireworks sales permits show rich market along NC border

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina fireworks dealers are seeing strong sales opportunities along the North Carolina border, which bans the sale of fireworks that leave the ground. WYFF reports that more than half of the state-issued permits needed to…

18-year-old charged with murder following shooting

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies have arrested 18-year-old following the shooting death of another teen Friday night. Drevon Michael Payne is being charged with murder, according to deputies. The incident happened in the 500 block of Calvary Drive. Deputies say…

Lake Murray Boat Parade to celebrate the 4th early

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You don't have to wait until next week to celebrate Independence Day. Lake Murray Country Visitorโ€™s Center has a big event this weekend. At Lake Murray Saturday, you can get a jump start on your 4th of…

Man arrested after firing shots at 4 RCSD deputies

[gtxvideo vid='Vxok2iRL' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vxok2iRL.jpg' vtitle='Shooting at deputies suspect arrested'] Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man in connection with a shooting that happened over night. Officials say Tyler Westbury is charged with four connections…

Popular Main St. restaurant robbed

[gtxvideo vid='Eiw16aq6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Eiw16aq6.jpg' vtitle='Bourbon robbed'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - A popular restaurant says someone made off with bags of cash in broad daylight. The owner of Bourbon posted surveillance images on the restaurant's Facebook page of a man they say…

Early July 4th celebration on Lake Murray this weekend

[gtxvideo vid='265HNLbF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/265HNLbF.jpg' vtitle='Lake Muarry Boat parade'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - You don't have to wait until next week to celebrate Independence Day. At Lake Murray Saturday (6/29) you can get a jump start on your Fourth of July festivities.…

TSA expects near record airport travel Friday

[gtxvideo vid='UearMPAN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UearMPAN.jpg' vtitle='Travel records'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - The TSA says a near record 2.6 million people will go through an airport Friday (6/29). That's nearly half-a-million more people than on a typical travel day. As for the summer…

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