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Four Displaced After Morning Fire in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Four people have been displaced after a two story home caught fire Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to the blaze at 5:00am in the 1200 block of Whitney Street. No injures were reported.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham Reacts to Latest on Government Shutdown

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham is reacting to the latest on the U.S. Government shutdown. In a statement released to ABC Columbia News U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement: “Leader McConnell mentioned last…

Government Shutdown: Who's Affected

(AP)--ABC NEWS  Thousands of federal employees began their weekends gripped with doubt, uncertain of when they'll be able to return to work and how long they'll have to go without being paid after a bitter political dispute in Washington triggered…

Teen Found Shot to Death

Richland Deputies respond to a shots fire call only to discover a teen shot to death in the front yard of his home.

Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers

[gtxvideo vid='nRG3mjvH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/nRG3mjvH.jpg' vtitle='Cold weather hurting Spotted Seatrout numbers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - State wildlife officials are asking anglers to throw back a certain fish. The Department of Natural Resources says if you're fishing and you catch a Spotted Seatrout,…

Irmo's Savannah McCaskill drafted #2 overall in NWSL Draft

Former South Carolina striker Savannah McCaskill was selected by the Boston Breakers with the No. 2 overall pick in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) College Draft Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

School and Business Delays- Winter Weather Latest

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Winter Weather, here is a list of School Closings and Delays for Thursday, January 18th. DELAYS The Babcock Center, 2 Hour Delay Kershaw County Schools, 2 Hour Delay Lexington School Dist. One, 2 Hour Delay…

Potential Ice Issue for Morning Commute: Safety Tips

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Snow fell in the Midlands Wednesday, with little accumulation, but in some parts, the snow could stick, causing Black ice for the early morning commute Thursday. Black ice takes place when any remaining moisture on the roadways,…

Breaking: York County Officer shot during Ambush Dies

YORK CO, SC (WCCB)  (WOLO)-- The York County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday night that Detective Michael R. Doty passed away after being shot early Tuesday morning while responding to a domestic violence call. Doty was among four law enforcement officers that were ambushed during…

SC Lawmakers End Session Early Due to Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The winter weather has ended the second week of South Carolina's legislative session early. Both the House and Senate decided to cancel their Wednesday and Thursday sessions because of snow in central and western South Carolina.…

At Least Five Deaths in South Blamed on Winter Weather

ATLANTA (AP) - At least five deaths are being blamed on cold weather in the South. In central Georgia, Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones says the driver of a Ford Mustang hit an icy spot on Interstate 75 Wednesday morning…

Richland One to Host Job Fair

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland School District One is looking for new staff. Richland One’s Annual Job Fair will be held Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. It will take place at the Medallion Conference Center, 7309 Garners Ferry…

Light Dusting of Snow in Parts of the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - Wednesday mid-morning many in the Midlands began to see a light dusting of snow. In Northwest Richland County the snow could be seen lightly covering roofs and decks. The snow, however, by mid…

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