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Kinetic Derby Day Practice Runs Ahead of Event

[gtxvideo vid='CChqUhJ7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CChqUhJ7.jpg' vtitle='Kinetic Derby Day'] WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Grab your creative side and get ready for Kinetic Derby Day. The City of West Columbia will host Kinetic Derby Day coming up on Saturday, April 21st. But over the weekend,…

Funeral Services Monday for Saluda Deputy Who Died in Line of Duty

SALUDA,ย  SC (WOLO) --Funeral Services will be held Monday, April 9 for fallen Saluda County Sheriff's Deputy, Corporal Dale Hallman. According to the Sheriff's Department, Hallman will be remembered as a devoted law enforcement officer with five years of service…

Lanes Reopen on I-20WB Following Deadly Crash

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Lanes are now back open on I-20 Westbound after a deadly accident Monday morning. The wreck happened near Broad River road at exit 63, which caused troopers to shut down all lanes. Authorities have confirmed at least…

Pedestrian Killed While Trying to Cross I-26

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian was killed after being hit by three cars while crossing I-26 Sunday night. The crash happened around 9:30pm at the 110 mile marker in Lexington County. Troopers say the pedestrian was attempting to cross the…

Another top 10 finish, but Johnson still seeks green jacket

Dustin Johnson found success during his final round at the 2018 Masters, at one pointย birdying three-straight holes on his back nine. But Irmo's own wasn't able to do enough to catch up to a loaded leader board and is still searching for a first green jacket and a second major championship in his career.

Deputies: Suspect Who Robbed Store, Beat Clerk in Custody

[gtxvideo vid='vvw9b3ZU' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vvw9b3ZU.jpg' vtitle='Deputies: Suspect Who Robbed Store, Beat Clerk in'] SUMTER, SC (WOLO)--Sumter County Deputies have charged a man in connection with the robbery and beating of a store clerk. Deputies say 23 year old Chauncey Wright of Mayesville…

Alligator Harassed on Fripp Island

(Information from: The Island Packet, http://www.islandpacket.com) FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - Officials at a South Carolina resort are looking for the people who harassed an 11-foot alligator by throwing carrots at him, calling the action "a new level of stupid."…

Visitation, Funeral Announced for Fallen Saluda County Deputy

SALUDA,ย  SC (WOLO) --Services have been announced for fallen Saluda County Sheriff's Deputy, Corporal Dale Hallman. According to the Sheriff's Department, Hallman will be remembered as a devoted law enforcement officer with five years of service at the Saluda County…

DHEC Looking for Residents to Turn in Dead Birds to track West Nile

[gtxvideo vid='czvdk1Wk' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/czvdk1Wk.jpg' vtitle='DHEC Looking for Residents to Turn in Dead Birds'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your…

Comet Public Forum to be Held on Bus Routes

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for some changes to The COMET bus route. According to officials,ย  The Comet is required to reduce the number of service hours by 4,900 to stay within the 2019 budget. Plans are to restructure service…

SC State Museum Hosting Spring Events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The South Carolina State Museum may have the answer for what to do this Spring Break. ย The museum is hosting Spring Break camps and a spring deal to see the new planetarium show, free, startingย March 31 through…

Clean sweep! A'ja Wilson wins Wooden Award

South Carolina senior forward Aโ€™ja Wilson became the unanimous national player of the year with the addition of the John R. Wooden Award Presented by Wendyโ€™s, the Los Angeles Athletic Club announcedย Fridayย night. After four seasons of etching her name in the Gamecock record books, Wilson closes out her career in the Garnet and Black with the highest national recognition from every organization that bestows national player of the year honors.

19-year-old dies in single-vehicle crash

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts identified the driver who died in a single-vehicle collision at 3:30 this morning (4/6). 19-year-old Robert D. Edelmayer was the driver of a vehicle that left the roadway and struck a…

Saluda Co. Deputy Killed in the Line of Duty

Saluda Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- The Saluda County Sheriff's Office says it has lost one of its own. According to Sheriff John Perry, Corporal Dale Hallman was part of the bloodhound team responding in pursuit of a suspect Thursday night who…

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