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SC National Guard Troops Deploy to Puerto Rico

Hopkins, SC (WOLO)--ย ย South Carolina National Guard is sending 150 soldiers and about 60 vehicles to aid Puerto Rico in their disaster recovery efforts.   "You can only send so many people, especially to an area as small as Puerto Rico.…

Midlands Groups Collecting Aid for Puerto Rico

[gtxvideo vid='dVcxrLhs' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dVcxrLhs.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Groups Collecting Aid for Puerto Rico'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Midlands group is teaming up with a Puerto Rican restaurant to send supplies to Puerto Rico. The owners of La Isla Bonita say it's been nearly impossible…

Irmo Celebrates Fried Okra: 44th Annual Okra Strut

IRMO, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for a fried veggie. Theย 44th annual Irmo Okra Strutย kicks off in the Town of Irmo Friday and runs through Saturday. The free, family-friendly event features nationally-recognized bands, like Mother's Finest, a parade and a recipe…

JerryFest Outdoor Concert in Five Points

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Music and more will highlight the JerryFest concert in Five Points Sunday. According to organizers,ย JerryFest is a free, family and pet friendly outdoor concert to…

Columbia Sewage Discount Ends, Rates Could Go Up

[gtxvideo vid='UU8HGIie' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UU8HGIie.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Sewage Discount Ends, Rates Could Go Up'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - City of Columbia water customers can expect to see an increase on their bills next month. Starting in October, Columbia Waterโ€™s annual seasonal sewer discount…

Argument Ends in Gunfire, Car Shot at

[gtxvideo vid='9P8zfWwy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9P8zfWwy.jpg' vtitle='Argument Ends in Gunfire, Car Shot at'] RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - Deputies say an argument erupted in gunfire Wednesday (9/27) afternoon in northeast Richland County. Investigators say it happened at the intersection of Polo Road and…

5th Death Blamed on Irma

State officials say Hurricane Irma has claimed another life bringing the total number of deaths from the storm to five people.

Dutch Forks High School Teacher On Jeopardy

  Irmo, SC (WOLO)-- A teacher from Dutch Fork High School is going to be on Americaโ€™s Favorite quiz show.ย Who is Robert Barron?ย ย Thatโ€™s correct! He's the history teacher that will be seen by…

Richland One Given $15 Million Grant

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--- Magnet programs in Richland School District 1 are getting a boost from the federal government. Wednesday the US Department of Education announced the district as the recipient of a $15 million grant for magnet programs. A…

RCSD Charge Teen With Murder of Woman

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC- Deputies have arrested and charged a 17-year-old with murder on Wednesday. Deputies arrested Kendall A. Smith in connection to a the murder of a woman whose body was found a week earlier. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott…

Lizard's Thicket Celebrates 40 Years

[gtxvideo vid='jXeOoiOh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jXeOoiOh.jpg' vtitle='Lizard's Thicket Celebrates 40 Years'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Happy birthday to one of the only places on Earth where mac and cheese is a vegetable. Starting Wednesday (9/27), Lizard's Thicket is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Bob…

Lexington Wife Charged For Murdering Husband

[gtxvideo vid='3QiAv0b7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3QiAv0b7.jpg' vtitle='murder']   Lexington, SC (WOLO)-- Neighbors of a Lexington couple say they seemed completely normal on the outside, but police say something went horribly wrong, leaving the husband dead and the children without a father.ย Right now Lexington…

Columbia Mayor to Host Breast Cancer Breakfast

COLUMBIA, ย SC ย ( WOLO)-- Get ready to grab breakfast and battle breast cancer, at the same time. Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is once again hosting the Annual Mayor's Campaign Against Breast Cancer Isabel Law Breakfast. It will take place from…

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