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5 candidates for seat of former South Carolina lawmaker

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Five candidates are seeking the South Carolina House seat left vacant when former majority leader Rick Quinn resigned in December and pleaded guilty to misconduct in office. Republican voters in Lexington County were choosing among a…

SC DOT: Traffic signal on Two Notch Road to be Removed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There are changes coming to a Richland County intersection. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, they plan to remove a traffic signal on Two Notch Road due to results of a traffic study showing low…

Gun Loophole Bill in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Members of faith and law enforcement communities are voicing support for a bipartisan bill that would make it tougher for someone like Dylann Roof to buy a gun in South Carolina. Emanuel AME Church pastor Eric…

Man arrested for attempted murder, ramming car into home

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - A Gaston man has been arrested after he allegedly rammed a car into the the front of his parent's home and pointed a weapon at his mother. Monday (2/26), the Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced the…

Black History Heritage Ball

[gtxvideo vid='sqv3mWXe' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/sqv3mWXe.jpg' vtitle='Black History Heritage Ball'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- An event honoring the rich history of African Americans took place Sunday at Greenview Parkย  in the city of Columbia. The City of Columbia hosted its "Black History Heritage Ball."…

Mayor Steve Benjamin to Launch Columbia Weighs In challenge

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to move. ย Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is set to officially launch the Columbia Weighs in challenge onย March 1st. ย The challenge is for the City of Columbia to lose 25,000 pounds collectively betweenย March 1 and June…

Dorn VA Hosting Veteran's Town Hall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Dorn VA is planning a Veteran's Town Hall meetingย February 27. According to officials, the town hall will be primarily for Veterans living in the Orangeburg area. The event is set forย 11 a.m. in the Orangeburg County…

Black History Heritage Ball Taking Place in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City ofย Columbia Parks and Recreation Department will host a Black History Heritage Ball as part of Black History Month events. The ball will take place today,ย February 25 from 5-8 pmย at Greenview Park.ย  The event is open…

Two Men Rob TD Bank in Irmo at Gunpoint

IRMO,SC (WOLO)- Police are investigating a bank robbery that happened in Irmo Saturday afternoon. Police say two men walked into the TD Bank on Lake Murray Boulevard, with handguns drawn and demanded money. The suspects left in a grey four-door…

Lexington Gas Station Closed After Car Crashes Into Pump

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A gas station in Lexington has closed until further notice due to a gas leak caused from a car crashing into a gas pump. The Lexington Police Department tweeted Saturday morning that the crash happened at the…

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