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Total Solar Eclipse Countdown

[gtxvideo vid='mISdDhIJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mISdDhIJ.jpg' vtitle='Total Solar Eclipse Countdown'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The countdown is on for the August 21, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse, and Columbia is in the epicenter of the historical event. On the date, the moon will completely cover…

Internet Changing The Game In Prostitution Sting Operations

[gtxvideo vid='vEmOUfOE' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vEmOUfOE.jpg' vtitle='PROSTITUTION STING'] Kershaw County held their own sting in the month of July, which led to the arrest of 10 people for solicitation. "It was quite easy. There were plenty of guys trolling the internet looking for…

Santee Cooper, SCE&G Suspend Construction on V.C. Summers Nuclear Reactors

[gtxvideo vid='QCuRY98w' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QCuRY98w.jpg' vtitle='VC Summers Reactors Called Off'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Santee Cooper board members voted unanimously to stop working on nuclear experimental units that could have produced clean energy in our area Monday. "I'm disappointed today not just for…

Happy Birthday Harry Potter!

Columbia, SC (WOLO) - Richland Library is celebrating Harry Potter's birthday today!     Since the release of the first novelย Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone,ย on June 1997, the books have found immense popularity, critical acclaim and commercial success worldwide.…

Millennials and Money

The oldest millennials just turned 35 years old. Now firmly in adulthood, "Generation Y" is getting older, but apparently not any wiser when it comes to finance. According to the new report "Millennials and Their Money" the number of millennials…

Eating Healthy at the Big Box Food Courts

[gtxvideo vid='4vjuaNi5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/4vjuaNi5.jpg' vtitle='Eating Healthy at the Big Box Food Courts'] ABC NEWS -- Who doesn't get hungry when you head out shopping? But how do you choose healthy options at the Big Box Cafes and Food Courts? ABC'S Becky…

Lexington County Man Accused in Stabbing

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies have arrested a Swansea man in connection with a ย Sundayย morning stabbing off Gator Road. Deputies sayย 37 year oldย Jacob Earl Harley is facing attempted murder charges. Deputies sayย Harley drove to the victimโ€™s house to fight…

Guardians of the Night K-9 5K: Successful Event For Four Legged Deputies

[gtxvideo vid='s3u9SUdV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s3u9SUdV.jpg' vtitle='Guardians of the Night K-9 5K Successful Event'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some four legged deputies got major support Saturday night. Crowds Laced up their shoes and hit the ground running, for a good cause. The annual Guardians…

Gas Prices Jump in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Gas prices are up two cents over the last week in the Midlands. According to GasBuddy, drivers in the Midlands are paying an average $1.94 per gallon. According to Gas Buddy, over the last week gas prices have…

City of Columbia To Host Flood Recovery Meeting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The City is working to help area neighborhoods still reeling from the October 2015 floods. Monday, theย City of Columbia Community will host a Disaster Recovery Program Session. The event is for recovery assistance for those impacted by the…

Salvation Army Hosts Clothes for Kids Back to School Event

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--You can help Midlands students get ready for back to school by donating clothes, shoes and supplies. ย The Salvation Army of the Midlands is hosting its annual Clothes for Kids back to school event. Clothes for Kids is…

ABC'S of Hunger -Your Chance to Donate Sunday

[gtxvideo vid='yE4yC9L7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yE4yC9L7.jpg' vtitle='ABC'S of Hunger -Your Chance to Donate Sunday'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Sunday is your last chance to help with the ABC'S of Hunger campaign. Join ABC Columbia as we partner with area McDonald's and Harvest Hope Food…

Columbia Police Make Arrest in Connection with Overnight Shooting

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police have arrested a 33 year old in connection with an overnight shooting. Columbia Police say they have charged 33-year-oldย Clayton Bernard Madisonย withย Attempted Murderย andย Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. ย Police say Madison…

Fan the Heat- How You Can Donate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)โ€“Thereโ€™s no getting around it, itโ€™s hot in the Midlands, and some of your neighbors need help beating the heat. The Columbia Police wants to help by giving neighbors in need a way toย Fan the Heat.ย  The Police…

Guardians of the Night K-9, 5k Happening in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Lace up your shoes and get ready to the hit the ground running, for a good cause. Itโ€™s time for the annual Guardians of the Night K-9, 5K. The event is hosted by the Richland County Sheriffโ€™s Department…

Coroner: Five Year Old Dies in Car Fire

Kershaw Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- A heartbreaking story from Kershaw County Friday night. Coroner David West tells us on Wednesday a mother left her three children in a car while she visited a friend. While she was inside the coroner says…

Victims Identified in Parklane Rd. Shooting

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--We now know the names of the victims in Thursday night's shooting on Parklane Road. Investigators say around 10pm Thursday Aaron and Sydni Collins were shot and killed near the intersection of Parklane Road and Claudia Drive near…

Protest Against Transgender Military Ban at State House

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--President Trump's tweet this week announcing a military ban on transgender service members has some in the Midlands pushing back Friday night. The transgender community and supporters stood outside the State House voicing their opposition to that decision.…

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