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8 Families Displaced After Apartment Fire in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross is assisting eight families that were displaced after an apartment fire in Richland County Sunday morning. The fire broke out at the Briargate apartments on Old Manor Road around 10:30am.…

Columbia Easter 'Eggstravaganza' Planned for Late March

ย ย COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a 'hoppin' good time, The City of Columbia has announced the date for for the 8th annual Letโ€™s Move! Columbia Easter Eggstravaganza. This yearโ€™s event will include games, eggs-ercises, face painting, exhibitors, refreshments and…

Motorcyclist Killed After Running Off Road in Lexington

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Coroner has identified the person killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning. The wreck happened at 12:10am in the 400 block of Longs Pond Road in Lexington County. Coroner Margaret Fisher saidย Charles Devant…

Man arrested while out on bond

[gtxvideo vid='K19MHkBy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K19MHkBy.jpg' vtitle='Epps Arrested'] Newberry, SC (WOLO) --- a man who was out on bond for an armed robbery that happened last year was arrested again, and it appears he didn't learn his lesson the first time. He's been…

How Social Movements Could Impact The Oscars

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- This weekend, you can watch the biggest night in Hollywood when the Oscars air right here on ABC Columbia. After years of seeing similar types of movies getting nominated…

A Classic returns to the Fair Grounds

[gtxvideo vid='8xi58AbW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/8xi58AbW.jpg' vtitle='Craftsmans Classic Preview'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- The 35th Craftsman's Classic opened Friday morning, and run through Sunday afternoon.ย  Over 100 craftsman from more than 25 states descend on the Fair Grounds for the annual festival that have…

"Coffee with a Cop" in Lexington

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Get ready to grab coffee with a cop. Friday, the Lexington Police Department will host "Coffee with a Cop" at the Chick-Fil-A Saluda Pointe restaurant. ย According to a release, Chief Terrence Green, along with officers, Chaplains,…

Suspected Tire Thieves

Fairfield County officials are hoping you can help them locate the suspects accused of rolling away with some stolen tires.

Severe weather causes damage to Pelion home

          Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County first responders were dispatched to an incident in the 200 block of Minnie Fallaw Rd. in Pelion. Severe weather and damaging winds caused…

RCSD Deputies Caught Getting Their Groove On

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย ย Andrew Gayeskie never thought he would be one of those โ€˜viral sensationsโ€™ people would be talking about.ย    "Just messing around. Iโ€™m pretty terrible at dancing if you havenโ€™t…

High Hills Elementary School update

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Sumter School District officials are optimistic that power will be restored to High Hills Elementary School late this evening. The school was closed Thursday (3/1) due to a power outage. High Hills plans to reopen onย Friday, March…

Students Charged Following Lakewood HS Brawl

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)--Eight students are facing charges after video of a high school fight went viral. Thursday the Sumter County Sheriff's Office announced the students, ranging in age from 17-19, are charged with disturbing schools. Numerous videos of the February…

SC Real ID'S Now Available at DMV

[gtxvideo vid='h7SHAJ8k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/h7SHAJ8k.jpg' vtitle='SC Real ID'S Now Available at DMV'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย ย Real ID's are now available to South Carolina drivers. This week Governor Henry McMaster announced the licenses -- which are compliant with the Federal Real ID act of…

New Solar Farm Headed to Orangeburg County

[gtxvideo vid='znlpDk4d' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/znlpDk4d.jpg' vtitle='New Company Investing in South Carolina'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A large solar investment is coming to Orangeburg County. According to state officials, Eagle solar group announced plans to construct a new 87.9 million dollar solar farm in Orangeburg…

DHEC: 16 More People Die from Flu

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State health officials say 16 more people have died in South Carolina after being stricken by the flu. The Department of Health and Environmental Control said Thursday that the latest deaths bring the state's total number…

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