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Recent study claims chewing gum is good for your health

[gtxvideo vid='tJpzKMJ7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/tJpzKMJ7.jpg' vtitle='Recent study claims chewing gum is good for your health'] (WOLO) - A new study says there are health benefits to chewing gum. Researchers found people expend extra energy if they chew gum while walking, especially older…

Coroner identifies victim of fatal Swansea crash

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Coroner Margret Fisher has identified an individual who died during a single-car crash this afternoon near Swansea. Arbie Dewayne "Wayne" Taylor, 48 was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries. Taylor was the…

Father accused of killing 5 children to plead insanity

[gtxvideo vid='kBEHhp24' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/kBEHhp24.jpg' vtitle='Father Accused of killing 5 kids to plead insanity'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - The father accused of killing his 5 children is planning to plead insanity in his upcoming murder trial. Timothy Jones' attorneys notified prosecutors of…

Prices at the Pump Up over Last Year in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='6eklynZb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6eklynZb.jpg' vtitle='Prices at the Pump Up in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The latest numbers on gas prices in Columbia are higher than this same time last year. Gas Buddy dot com says the cost per gallon has not moved…

Update: SC Teen Mom Facing Charges after 11 month old found dead in Diaper Box

[gtxvideo vid='GvQMB58w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GvQMB58w.jpg' vtitle='Update: Teen Mom Facing Charges after 11 month old foun'] CHESTERFIELD, SC (WOLO)- (WCCB)--Investigators are awaiting autopsy results following the death of Harlee Lewis whose body was found in a diaper box about a thousand yards from…

Sheriff: Homeowner Holds Burglar at Gunpoint

[gtxvideo vid='l6REgiVC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l6REgiVC.jpg' vtitle='Sheriff: Homeowner Holds Burglar at Gunpoint'] KERSHAW, SC (WOLO)--Kershaw County Deputies say an armed homeowner held down a burglary suspect at gunpoint after the stranger attacked his 11 year old. Deputies say Nathaniel Roberts faces several charges…

Good Morning Curtis: Columbia Museum of Art

[gtxvideo vid='yZi4k6fs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yZi4k6fs.jpg' vtitle='GMC: Museum'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)โ€“ Curtis Wilson, Co-anchor of Good Morning Columbia, visited the Columbia Museum of Art on Main Street. Curtis toured the museum to see how the renovations will help give more space for more…

Free Senior health fair at Charles R. Drew Wellness Center

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking to get a health screening?ย ย The Charles R. Drew Wellness Center will host a free health fair for Seniors onย Wednesday, May 30. ย It is open to ages 50 and older in recognition of National Senior Health &…

LOOK! Forward Photography Exhibit Opening This Weekend

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Family Connection of South Carolina is partnering with Richland Library for it's Look! Forward Photography Exhibit. The exhibit showcases the beauty and strength of 49 children, teens and young adults…

New SCEMD App Designed to Help People Prepare for Weather Emergencies

Hurricane season is quickly approaching and SCEMD wants to make sure you are prepared for when a weather disaster strikes. SCEMD launched a brand new website, and a mobile app, the app can be used as a flashlight, an emergency whistle, and even give out a GPS emergency signal. ย 

RCSD Wins Boot and Badges Blood Drive

[gtxvideo vid='KZ1f6jGV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/KZ1f6jGV.jpg' vtitle='RCSD Wins Boot and Badges Blood Drive'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย The Richland County Sheriff's Department is the winner of this year's Boots and Badges blood drive. According to the Red Cross, RCSD collected 34 of the 73 votes…

Winning Lucky For Life Ticket Sold in Sumter

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Someone in the Midlands won $25,000 a year for life! According to the South Carolina Education Lottery, a winning "Lucky-for-Life" was sold in Sumter for Monday night's drawing. Officials tell us the ticket was sold at Mozingos Grocery…

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