Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Traffic was stalled Friday afternoon after a tractor trailer fire. The Columbia Fire Department says the big rig burst into flames on I-20 West near the Broad River Bridge around 4pm. A spokesperson for the fire department says…
Lynchburg, S.C. (WOLO)--Firefighters in Lee County say an early morning house fire claimed the life of an 84 year old woman. A spokesperson for the Lee Co. Fire Dept. says Bertha Edwards, who was wheelchair bound, died in the fire…
LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's governor is proposing tax cuts for veterans and first responders. Gov. Henry McMaster said Friday he wants to exempt the military, law enforcement, firefighter and peace officer retirement from state income tax. The tax…
CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Electric and Gas (SCE&G) customers set a new record high for energy usage. According to the company, customers used more than 103,700 megawatt hours (MWH) of electricity on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. The previous record…
[gtxvideo vid='UgpDcILA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/UgpDcILA.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia/Red Cross Blood Drive Set for January 9'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- You can help give the gift of life by joining ABC Columbia for our annual New Years Blood drive. We are partnering with the Red Dross…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is hosting a Southeast Human Trafficking Coalition meeting. Advocates from eight states are taking part. “Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime in the world and South Carolina sits right between two…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are a list of school and government closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Schools: Bamberg School District Two will remain closed, Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A coroner in South Carolina says a man driving home from work was killed when his pickup truck slid off an icy interstate and hit trees. Kershaw County Coroner David West said Arther Cumbie Jr. was…
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Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Now that the winter weather has taken hold, you might be reaching for your thermostat, but there are some other things you can reach for to keep your house…
[gtxvideo vid='W91L9U5t' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/W91L9U5t.jpg' vtitle='Icy Roads'] SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- SCDOT has been hard at work clearing state roads of ice and snow but some roadways still have leftover water on them that could pose safety hazards for drivers. Attorney Shayla…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here are a list of school closings for Friday, January 5 due to the winter weather. Bamberg School District Two will remain closed, Friday, January 5. Schools in Orangeburg Consolidated School District Three , Orangeburg Consolidated School District…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As the freezing temperatures grip Columbia , City of Columbia Water officials would like to remind water customers to take precautions to protect pipes. Here are some tips: Leave your faucets dripping to keep water moving through…
Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 7, children 6-17 years old in the Columbia, South Carolina, area will have the opportunity to participate in a USA Basketball Open Court program at Eau Claire High School.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has activated the SC National Guard for winter weather recovery. The Guard will focus efforts on the 1-95 Corridor. According to Governor Henry McMaster, "There are South Carolinians in need right now, and…
The Snowfall hasn't caused a head ache for everyone, some are even welcoming the mounds of white stuff here in South Carolina.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia is helping out water customers during the winter freeze. According to City officials, Wednesday, January 3, through 8 a.m. Monday, January 8, Columbia Water is granting temporary permission for customers to shut off their water at…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The American Red Cross says more than 120 people were in its three shelters along the South Carolina coast after a winter storm moved up the East Coast. The agency said in a news release Thursday…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The following locations have announced schedule changes in the aftermath of winter weather and frigid temperatures: Schools and Government Bamberg County state government offices: Open at 1 p.m. Thursday Bamberg School District 1, 2: CLOSED Thursday…
The West Columbia Police and Fire Departments are hoping to educate residents about the dangers of opioid abuse, by screening a documentary on the subject.
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Governor Henry McMaster met with State and County emergency management officials regarding the wintry mix that have created dangerous conditions in the Palmetto State. "Don't drive if you don't have to," Governor Henry…
[gtxvideo vid='23M7FEkx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/23M7FEkx.jpg' vtitle='Cold Weather Reminder: Protect Your Pipes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - With prolonged lows especially overnight you need to keep your home in mind as the weather can be a danger for your pipes. Here are a few…
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