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Lane reversal exercise underway

Emergency Management Officials along with the Highway Patrol are testing out lane reversals in the event a hurricane hits the area.

SCDC arrests former employee after introducing contraband

Lee County, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) has arrested former Lee Correction Institution employee, Patricia Montgomery. Officials say Montgomery worked as the Head Nurse Administrator at the institution for about a year prior to her…

Columbia Police Searching for Missing Man

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Columbia police are looking for a missing man. Investigators say Charlie Nguyen was last seen at a home on Duke Ave. on May 30th. Family members tell police repeated phone calls and text messages have gone unanswered…

Gun Amnesty Day Saturday in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='KrqNv1nm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KrqNv1nm.jpg' vtitle='Gun Amnesty Day Saturday in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Two local churches and the Richland County Sheriff's office are offering gift cards in exchange for any unwanted guns this weekend. The Goodwill Baptist Church and the Church…

Good Morning Curtis: IBHS Hurricane Research Center

With hurricane season already in the air, Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, stopped by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety Research Center to see how they use their experiments to help prepare your homes in case of severe weather.

Traffic flow won't change during the hurricane lane reversals

SCDOT will participate in a hurricane drill today with several other agencies. Please be aware of our crews on roadsides in several locations. pic.twitter.com/4pqssIvIRu— SCDOT (@SCDOTPress) June 7, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The South Carolina Department of Public Safety…

Community Mourns Death of Baby Girl during Candlelight Vigil

[gtxvideo vid='DkqdGNr3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DkqdGNr3.jpg' vtitle='Community Mourns Death of Baby Girl during Candlelight'] CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO) (WCCB)--- Monday night hundreds came out to honor baby Harlee Lee Lewis in Chesterfield. The baby's body was found in a diaper box last week. Her mother…

Vigil held for 11-month-old found dead in diaper box

Chesterfield, S.C. (WOLO) - Chesterfield County residents gathered together tonight to honor the memory of 11-month-old Harlee Lewis. Lewis' body was found in a diaper box last week in a field behind a Chesterfield home last week. The child's mother…

Hundreds of Midlands seniors receive their diplomas

[gtxvideo vid='G6hkA8ae' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/G6hkA8ae.jpg' vtitle='Columbia High Graduation'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds of Midlands high school students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas today at the Colonial Life Arena. Ceremonies were held this afternoon for Columbia, AC Flora and…

Veterans group backs James Smith for Governor

[gtxvideo vid='3AkfCuzq' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3AkfCuzq.jpg' vtitle='Vote Vets PAC backs Smith'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Democratic candidate for Governor, James Smith, got an endorsement from veteran's group, "Vote Vets PAC." The group says, "Smith is the very definition of what a patriotic public…

Columbia Water customers targeted in mailing scam

[gtxvideo vid='tGXvbmVY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tGXvbmVY.jpg' vtitle='Water scam'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Water customers are being targeted in a mailing scam. City officials say some customers are receiving postcards requesting them to claim a package. City officials warn customers that this is…

Sumter officials search for missing 61-year-old

Sumter, SC (WOLO) - Sumter County Officials are searching for a man they say has been missing since earlier this week. Officials say 61-year-old Rufus Kistler McCoy left Sumter on Monday in a 1993 burgundy Nissan truck, similar to the…

Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime Scene

[gtxvideo vid='v8Ci4TpM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v8Ci4TpM.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Suspect Left Jacket with Name on it at Crime'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)-- Sumter County Deputies say they were able to find a suspected thief because he left his jacket at the crime scene. Deputies say back…

Republican Candidates for Governor Debate

[gtxvideo vid='DDYBiuyH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DDYBiuyH.jpg' vtitle='Republican Candidates for Governor Debate'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Republican candidates for Governor took part in a debate Tuesday night, ahead of the June 12th primary. The gubernatorial debate was hosted by ETV, The Post and Courier…

Good Morning Curtis: D & T's Restaurant

[gtxvideo vid='w44fObkJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/w44fObkJ.jpg' vtitle='GMC: D and T's Restaurant'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, made room for food early this morning for D & T's Restaurant at St. Andrews Road in Irmo. Curtis got hands on…

Tree Trimming Scheduled in parts of the Midlands by SCE&G

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- SCE&G says it will begin tree trimming along overhead utility lines. Officials say the purpose of the trimming activities is to increase safety and reliability of the electric service. According to SCE&G Tree trimming will take place in…

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