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City of Columbia Holds Groundbreaking for Veranda at North Main

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Monday, City leaders, along with the Columbia Empowerment Zone, Inc.  hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of new apartment units.  City leaders say the new apartments will be located off North Main Street in the 37 hundred…

Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up

[gtxvideo vid='bsqwDZz7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bsqwDZz7.jpg' vtitle='Lexington County Chili Cook off Spices things Up'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The 3rd Annual Lexington County Chili Cook Off spiced things up Sunday, all for a good cause. Dozens of people came out to the tasty event…

Veteran's Town Hall Planned for Orangeburg

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

An Arrest in Gaston Shooting

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A man is charged for attempted murder in a shooting on Havenwood Drive Saturday in Gaston, according to Lexington County Deputies. The suspect, Michael Parker, 37 is accused of shooting one person and assaulting two others following an argument.…

Police Arrest Woman Accused of Hitting 3 Men With Car

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a woman accused of injuring three men during a hit and run Saturday night. Adriane Theresa Kempinski is charged with Hit and Run Involving Great Bodily Injury, Two Counts of Hit and Run Involving Minor Injury, Three…

Cab Driver And Teen Die After Shootout Inside Cab

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Two people are dead following an argument over cab fare Saturday Morning. A teen and a Blue Ribbon cab driver shot each other inside of the vehicle after arriving at their destination on Johnson Avenue, according to police. Marques A.…

Police Investigate After 2 Teens Killed in Overnight Shootings

The Columbia Police Department is investigating two deadly overnight shootings involving teenagers. The first incident occurred Saturday shortly after midnight in the at 6200 block of Benedict Street.  Police say, a teen suspect, who turned himself in to officers, is…

City of Columbia Looking For Volunteers to Conduct Survey

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--  Are you ready to hit the streets? The City of Columbia is looking for volunteers to help conduct a Public Space Public Life Survey. The City of Columbia is seeking volunteers on March 22nd and March 24th. Participants…

Fur-Ever Pet Adoption Special Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a furry friend this Valentine's Day? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Shelters are hosting a Fur-Ever Yours pet adoption special which ends Saturday. The specials includes an adoption fee of  $14 ending on February 17, 2018.…

25 year sentence for woman who dumped baby in dumpster

[gtxvideo vid='9AvbK2ER' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9AvbK2ER.jpg' vtitle='25 year sentence for woman who dumped baby in dumpster'] HORRY COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - An Horry County woman will spend 25 years in prison for putting her newborn daughter in an apartment dumpster. A judge sentenced…

Solicitor Asks Judge to Reconsider Quinn Sentence

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--State Solicitor David Pascoe is appealing former State Representative Richard Quinn's sentence on a misconduct in office charge. According to documents filed afternoon, Solicitor Pascoe is asking the judge to reconsider because of what he calls the court's…

Deputies: Student Threatened to "Shoot Up" School

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Richland County deputies say a teenager is accused of threatening to "shoot up" a school on social media. Investigators say Kameron Hilliard turned himself in this morning. Deputies say he made the threat against Westwood High…

U.S. SC Jobs Report : Slight Increase in Unemployment

[gtxvideo vid='z2ce9ykw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/z2ce9ykw.jpg' vtitle='U.S. SC Jobs Report'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the latest jobs report, South Carolina saw a slight increase in unemployment... but a rise in job openings. The SC Department of Employment and Workforce says the unemployment rate…

Police Officers Take Gamecock Polar Plunge

[gtxvideo vid='Abw3XQ4s' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Abw3XQ4s.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Police Take Polar Plunge'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia and USC Police were busy jumping at a chance to get wet for a good cause. Thursday officers took the 2018 Gamecock Polar Plunge into the Maxcy Gregg pool.…

Columbia Fire Receives Grant for Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors

[gtxvideo vid='rPrraXcZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rPrraXcZ.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Fire Dept. Receives Grant for Smoke Detectors'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A big boost this week for Columbia Fire safety... The Columbia Fire Department received a grant that will provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to senior citizens in…

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