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Growing whiskers is doing more than saving money on razors
LEXINGTON SC (WOLO)- F3 Lexington, F3 Lake Murray and F3 Columbia are whiskers deep in a fund raising effort to purchase a Hoyt Racing Chair. The chair allows children and adults who cannot walk to participate in walks, hikes,…
Utility Worker Killed While Cleaning Storm Debris
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina sheriff says a utility worker has been killed after cutting a tree which had fallen on a power line following a severe storm. Alexander County Sheriff Chris Bowman told local media outlets that…
Students at Midlands Technical College Give Back to Hurricane Victims Through Haunted Trail
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- One group of local students is offering people a good scare for a worthy cause, as some victims of hurricane damage struggle through the aftermath. Every year around Halloween,…
Boo at the Zoo is Here!
[gtxvideo vid='pBSKOLCh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pBSKOLCh.jpg' vtitle='Boo at the Zoo is Here!'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - You can meet some ghouls and goblins ahead of Halloween. Riverbanks Zoo is ready to treat you with Boo at the Zoo each night at 6 p.m.…
'Growl at the Moon' at the State Museum
[gtxvideo vid='bZLv6AEY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bZLv6AEY.jpg' vtitle=''Growl at the Moon' at the State Museum'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia is about to get spookier! The South Carolina State Museum is hosting 'Growl at the Moon' from 7pm to 10pm Thursday. Guests can explore the museum…
100 New Jobs Coming to SC
A new Company getting ready to set up shop here in the Palmetto State promises to bring more than a 100 new jobs to the state.
John Bates Jr. Faces Judge, Charges Connected To Vista Shooting
[gtxvideo vid='IUvEMbre' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IUvEMbre.jpg' vtitle='BATES JR. HEARING'] Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday, a judge ruled there was enough evidence against John Bates Jr. for probable cause on all charges against him. After the hearing, John Delgato, Bates Jr's attorney said there is…
Prices in Midlands at the Pump Down Again
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 the last week. Right now, drivers in Columbia are paying an…
'Heroes in Blue' Starts Go Fund Me For Fallen Trooper
[gtxvideo vid='N9U2pHXj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/N9U2pHXj.jpg' vtitle=''Heroes in Blue' Starts Go Fund Me For Fallen Trooper'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia-based non-profit, 'Heroes in Blue' has started a go fund me page to raise money for a state trooper killed in the line of duty…
SC Probation Officials Announce Curfew for Sex Offenders on Halloween
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sex offenders will have to turn out their lights on Halloween. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services will have a curfew for sex offenders beginning at 5:30pm on October 31, statewide. According to…
TD Banks Partners With Keep The Midlands Beautiful to Cut Carbon Footprint
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Some TD bank employees got their hands on a different kind of green Tuesday morning. Their mission is to keep the Midlands Beautiful by cutting down the carbon footprint. Thirty-five volunteers…
Registration open for Columbia's winter sports leagues
Registration is open for Columbia's winter sports leagues.
A night of blood sucking and ballet
[gtxvideo vid='TzrDcpCx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TzrDcpCx.jpg' vtitle='Dracula with a Bite'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--For over two decades, audiences have been memorized by a handsome man from Transylvania, and his "thirst" for necks, and this Halloween is no different. According to Columbia City Ballet Executive…
Get your scare on while helping hurricane victims
[gtxvideo vid='CtkOBxda' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CtkOBxda.jpg' vtitle='Haunted Trail'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Midlands Tech will host the annual spookfest called the Haunted Trail Wednesday night. The event is sponsored and created by the theater and performance students at the school, and encompass a 20…
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…
Update: Man Barricaded in Richland County Home
Richland County Deputies search for two people they say are wanted in a shots fired call that led them to evacuate nearby homes for hours.
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…
Bond Set for Suspended, Former Lawmakers and Political Advisor
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Five men, a suspended state senator, a suspended state representative, his political-consultant father, and two former state lawmakers were in bond court Tuesday after they were indicted by State…
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…
Families welcome to trick-or-treat with the Greek community
Midlands families are invited to trick-or-treat with the Greek community at the University of South Carolina.
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…
