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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,ย 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.

Vista Shooting Victim Speaks Out After Maleik Houseal's Hearing

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--ย  Maleikย Houseal was wheeled before a judge who ruled there was sufficient evidence for probable cause, which means Houseal will appear in court again. While in court we heard from an investigator who says Houseal and his brother…

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) atย 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)--ย 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,ย  the restaurant will be hosting Halloween themed events leading up to…

2017 SC State Fair Ends 12 Day Run

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย 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…

Troopers: Pedestrian Hit Twice on Interstate 77

ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - A pedestrian crossing Interstate 77 in South Carolina has died after being hit by two cars. South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper Joe Hovis tells media outlets the incident happened around 5:30 a.m. Sunday near Rock…

Gas Prices Down Again at the Pump in Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Good news if you are filling up at the pump. Gas prices are down again, for mid-October. According to GasBuddy,ย  the average price for gas in Columbia has fallen 7 cents per gallon over the last week.…

18th Annual Buddy Walk Underway in Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Grab your tennis shoes for a good time and a good cause. The 18th annual Buddy Walk is Sunday at Saluda Shoals Park from 1pm-5pm. Organizers say the family friendly effort raises money so 'Family Connection South Carolina'…

City Holds Hampton Park Groundbreaking Ceremony

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City of Columbia will soon welcome visitors to a new phase at Hampton park. The City Parks & Recreation Department was set to host a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the new community center at Hampton Park…

Halloween Pet Adoption Special: Columbia and Lexington

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking for a furry friend, and a spooky good deal? The Columbia and Lexington Animal Services is set to host a Halloween Pet Adoption Special. According to City officials, the adoption fees will be reduced to $31. All…

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