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International Festival in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='0iFbmv3j' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0iFbmv3j.jpg' vtitle='International Festival'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--This weekend you can take an International trip without leaving Columbia. The International Festival kicks off at 10am at the State Fairgrounds this weekend. It is a celebration of art, dance, and food…

U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson Reacts to Syria Strike

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement regarding the U.S. action in Syria. โ€œTonight, the United States stood with our allies Great Britain and France to take decisive action against a murderous Syrian regime.ย I am…

Apartment fire forces tenants to jump from balconies

[gtxvideo vid='c2jDC3ho' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/c2jDC3ho.jpg' vtitle='Apartment fire forces tenants to jump from balconies'] MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WOLO) - Thursday (4/13) night people jumped from balconies and at least one family tossed a baby to a teen during an apartment fire in Myrtle…

Are you ready to binge watch 83 movies in 4 days?

[gtxvideo vid='Kl9mCcWs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Kl9mCcWs.jpg' vtitle='Indie Grits'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- It is back to the movies and a celebration of southern film making, art, and storytelling as Indie Grits returns to the Capital City.ย  According to Amada Torruella, this year 83 films…

SC Read in at the State House

Hundreds gathered on the steps of the South Carolina State House to encourage children to start their life long love for reading early.

Uber advances safety features, background checks

[gtxvideo vid='6ghbb2Mt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6ghbb2Mt.jpg' vtitle='Uber advances safety features, background checks'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Uber is increasing background checks on it's drivers to help keep riders safe. The ride hailing company will start doing annual criminal background checks on drivers and…

Two arrested in connection with Lexington robberies

LEXINGTON, S.C. โ€“ A Gaston man and woman are facing multiple charges in connection with two robberies at Lexington County stores during the week of Christmas. Jaren Meyers, 18, and Pearalisha Mills, 22, are charged with armed robbery, kidnapping, possessing…

Lexington County man sentenced to life for double murder

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) -ย Robert Dumon Johnson, age 36, of Gaston, pled guilty earlier today to the 2016 murders of Brenda Posey and Harry Smith in Lexington County.ย ย  Eleventh Circuit Solicitor Rick Hubbard stated,…

Sumter Man Accused of Assaulting Children

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Sumter man is accused of sexually assaulting a five year old and a six year old. Brian Barefoot is charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Investigators say the alleged abuse took…

Deputies Investigating Drive-By Shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland Co. deputies are investigating an overnight drive-by shooting. Investigators say just before 9pm Wednesday night deputies responded to a home on Emerald Valley Rd. near I-20. Deputies say a man was shot in the upper body.…

RCSD Chase Ends in Crash

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A chase involving a Richland Co. deputy ended in a crash Thursday morning. Investigators say around 8am Thursday the deputy was pursuing a suspect in a stolen car on Garners Ferry Rd. The suspect and the…

Kinetic Derby Day Event Information, Volunteer Sign Up

[gtxvideo vid='JrZ0bMqK' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JrZ0bMqK.jpg' vtitle='Kinetic Derby Day Street Closings'] WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to roll.ย The City of West Columbia will host Kinetic Derby Day on April 21st. Along with the Derby, will be The Arts Fairwaye located along the 100…

Summer gas prices expected to be higher than 2017

[gtxvideo vid='DOVGgCAo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/DOVGgCAo.jpg' vtitle='Summer gas prices expected to be higher than 2017'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - If you're planning any trips this summer you might want to plan on spending more in gas. Consumer experts say gas prices will be…

A Blooming State House

Spring has sprung and it definitely looked like it at the South Carolina State House thanks to a generous donation.

Cobbs Hill Man Died of Natural causes, Autopsy shows

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) -ย According to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher, an autopsy to determine the cause of death of a man who was suspected of being beaten while picking up his newspaper in the Cobbs Hill Subdivision, was conducted on…

State Announces Take-Over of School District

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Superintendent Molly Spearman Wednesday declared a state of emergency in Williamsburg Co. Wednesday afternoon Spearman announced the state is taking over the Williamsburg Co. School District due to financial mismanagement, systemic programmatic issues, and poor student academic…

Daylight Saving Time Debate at State House

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Fall back or spring forward, that's the decision some South Carolina lawmakers want to leave in the hands of their voters. Members of a House subcommittee question Wednesday whether the Palmetto State should continue adjusting their…

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