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Drone Helps RCSD Capture Murder Suspect

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We’re learning more about how an accused murderer was arrested Tuesday, after leading deputies on a chase through the woods. The Richland County Sheriff's Department said they had help capturing…

DHEC to Sponsor Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--DHEC is set to Sponsor Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across the state.  According to the agency, veterinarians across South Carolina are joining forces with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to help owners protect themselves,…

City of Columbia Recognizing Earth Hour

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to turn the lights off!  The City of Columbia is asking residents to take part in Earth Hour from 8:30p.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018.   City Of Columbia officials say they have encouraged all…

3 arrested in Chapin drug bust

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) – Lexington County narcotics agents arrested 3 men during a drug bust on Tuesday. Officials say they seized a large quantity of marijuana, pills and drug-making materials from a house in Chapin Tuesday morning (3/20). A tip led…

Cayce Police Search for Burglary Suspects

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO)-- Police in Cayce are hoping to identify four suspects they say broke into a concession stand at Brookland-Cayce High School. Investigators say it happened around 1am on March 19th. According to police the suspects damaged the stand…

Suspect Sought in Car Break-In

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Deputies in Richland County are looking for a suspect they say broke into a woman's car while she was working out. Investigators say it happened outside Muv Fitness on Killian Rd. on March 7th. Deputies say…

Dominion on Failed Nuclear Project: Customer Rate Pay

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A Virginia utility seeking to buy a South Carolina utility says its customers would pay nearly $4 billion for a failed nuclear project. Media outlets reported state regulators said Wednesday the plan by Dominion Energy would…

Officials: One Man Dead after Ambulance crashes into Car

GREAT FALLS, S.C. (AP) _ One man has died after an ambulance crashed into a car in South Carolina. Local media reported the wreck happened Wednesday afternoon on state Highway 97 between Chester and Great Falls. Chester County sheriff's deputies…

Making...and keeping...smiles bright is as simple as finding an Easter egg

[gtxvideo vid='PZOPViiI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PZOPViiI.jpg' vtitle='Welvista'] CHAPIN SC (WOLO) Welvista, a locally founded non-profit, who has made it a mission to assist access to long-term health care to rural areas of South Carolina, is hosting their second Smiles for a Lifetime event…

Winter Jam 2018 Comes to Colonial Life Arena this Weekend

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)--Winter Jam 2018 comes to the Colonial Life Arena in concert this weekend. Rockers Skillet will headline the Tour. Winter Jam showcases a lineup of some of the best and brightest names in Christian music, according to Concert organizers. Winter Jam's…

City of Columbia Team: Midlands Heart Walk Sign Up

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to lace up your tennis shoes.  The Midlands Heart Walk is set for March 24. It's goal say organizers, to help and support the women affected by heart disease, the number 1 killer of women.…

Mental Illness Recovery Center breaks ground on home for men

[gtxvideo vid='2ASYutiR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2ASYutiR.jpg' vtitle='Mental Illness Recovery Center breaks ground on men's'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A new home is on the way for those in need. The Mental Illness Recovery Center held a ground breaking Wednesday (3/22) for a 2,900…

Failed nuclear project will raise customer power bills seven percent

[gtxvideo vid='nH57wbfX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nH57wbfX.jpg' vtitle='Santee Cooper to raise customer rates sooner than expec'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State owned utility Santee Cooper is going back on its work saying customers will start paying more sooner than expected, following the VC Summer…

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