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Consumer News: Free Shred Day in Chapin

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You can get rid of your old bills and paperwork this week in a Free Shred Day. The Chapin Police Department and Shred360 are hosting a free Shred Event on Thursday, October 26 from 10 am to 12 pm…

Changes to Mega Millions

If you play the lottery listen up. There are some changes coming to one of favorite games that could change what and how you win.

Columbia School Bus Rear-Ended, Driver Ticketed

[gtxvideo vid='qJvRiJtR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qJvRiJtR.jpg' vtitle='Columbia School Bus Rear-Ended, Driver Ticketed'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A handful of students were taken to the hospital Tuesday (10/24) morning as a precaution after an accident involving a school bus. Investigators with the Columbia Police…

Halloween Safety Tips From RSCD and Columbia Fire Department

[gtxvideo vid='EKb4XNxG' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/EKb4XNxG.jpg' vtitle='HALLOWEEN']   Columbia, SC (WOLO)--  "Reeses peanut butter cups," Brick Lewis said, Columbia Fire Department's PIO.  "Reeses peanut butter cup… absolutely, Reeses peanut butter cup," Katelyn Jasak said laughing, with Richland County Sheriff's Department.    Richland County Sheriff’s…

UPDATE: Trooper Dies after Patrol Vehicle Hit while on Roadside

GREENVILLE, SC (WOLO) - A South Carolina State Trooper involved in an accident early Tuesday (10/24) morning has died. A spokesperson for the Department of Public Safety says Trooper Daniel Rebman passed away at 3:00 p.m. Troopers say Rebman was parked…

Carolina-Clemson Food Drive for SC Food Banks

[gtxvideo vid='7FTmPyOi' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7FTmPyOi.jpg' vtitle='Carolina- Clemson Food Drive for Harvest Hope'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The rivalry between the Gamecocks and Tigers will never perish... just like the non perishables the two are collecting for harvest hope. Bi-Lo is the collection site for…

Senator Katrina Shealy to be Awarded Honorary Badge

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The State Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services is set to present an honorary badge and certificate to Senator Katrina Shealy on Tuesday. The event will take place at the Lexington County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon. According to…

Gas Prices Down at the Pump in SC

[gtxvideo vid='7hsL1dnl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7hsL1dnl.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Down at the Pump in SC'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Prices at the pump continue to fall here in the Midlands. Gas prices are down, again this week. In fact, according to GasBuddy, they've fallen 7 cents over…

Search for Assault & Battery Suspect

The Richland County Sheriff's Department is searching for a man they say is wanted to assault and battery. Click below to see if you recognize him. You may have information that can help in the case.

Deputies Respond to Elementary School for Student with Gun

SUMTER COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - An unloaded BB gun was confiscated from a 9-year-old student Monday (10/23) at Shaw Heights Elementary School in Sumter County, according to the Sheriff's Office there. A news release from SCSO Monday afternoon says Deputies were…

Headliner Named for Famously Hot New Year

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--It's almost time for the state's largest New Year's Eve celebration-- Famously Hot New Year! This year's headliner is singer-songwriter Elle King. Other performers include the Nappy Roots, and Fat Rat Da Czar. The free--full length outdoor concert…

SC State Fair: Fond Memories and Attendance

[gtxvideo vid='ruUYLB0k' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ruUYLB0k.jpg' vtitle='SC State Fair: Fond Memories'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The SC State Fair officially wrapped up Sunday night, but before the lights went out the midway was packed. The fair closed its' gates Sunday Night after a 12 day…

Dining on the Gervais Street Bridge, Really

[gtxvideo vid='q8E8LGIn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/q8E8LGIn.jpg' vtitle='Dining on the Gervais Street Bridge'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Gervais Street Bridge was shut down Sunday, here's why. Talk about dinner with a view and a great cause. If you didn't get a chance to dine on…

A Zombie Experience in Cayce promises scares for a great cause

[gtxvideo vid='jyGX7aZh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jyGX7aZh.jpg' vtitle='Hall of Horrors'] CAYCE SC (WOLO)--It has been the better part of four decades that people have flocked to the Cayce-West Columbia Junior Chamber headquarters just off 12th Street in late October to have the heck scared…

Get Festive With Flying Saucer During 'Hallo-Week'

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- The Flying Saucer in Columbia is cooking up some spooky potions to get you into the Halloween spirit. During "Hallo-Week,  the restaurant will be hosting Halloween themed events leading up to…

2017 SC State Fair Ends 12 Day Run

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The SC State Fair officially wrapped up Sunday night but before the lights went out, the midway was packed. The State Fair has been in town since October 11th. According to officials, attendance this year was 427,466. The…

SC Unemployment Rate: By the Numbers

[gtxvideo vid='spd67LOS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/spd67LOS.jpg' vtitle='SC Unemployment Rate :By the Numbers'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--More and more of your neighbors are working. The SC Department of Employment and Workforce on Friday, announced a record, nearly two point two million people have jobs in…

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