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Victim Identified in I-20 Fatal Wreck

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision on Tuesday. The incident occurred on I-20 Eastbound near mile marker 77. Paul Cheezem, 60,…

Lexington Man Drowns While Swimming on Lake Murray

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Lexington County man died in a suspected drowning Sunday morning on Lake Murray. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, says Austin Carson, 23, was swimming with a friend at 2:00am near the Lake Murray dam…

Total solar eclipse coverage

On August 21, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon,ย turning daylight into twilight,ย causing the temperature drop rapidly.

Pedestrian Facing Charges After Being Hit by a Car

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian is now facing charges after being hit by a car Friday night. Columbia Police say Kenneth Benton,53, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol while walking outside of the pedestrian crosswalk at 5300 Forest Drive shortly…

Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='lzwRa17H' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/lzwRa17H.jpg' vtitle='Gamecocks introduce 30th baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) โ€”ย South Carolina has landed South Florida's Mark Kingston as its new baseball coach. Gamecocks athletic director Ray Tanner announced the hiring of Kingston on Friday. Kingston spent…

DNR In Full Force For 4th of July Weekend

Lots of people heading out to the lake for the 4th of July weekend, but with 4 recent drownings, the Department of Natural Resources wants to make sure youโ€™re being safe on the water. "We will be out in full…

Mark Kingston Named Gamecock Head Baseball Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) โ€“ Mark Kingston has been named the head baseball coach at the University of South Carolina, Athletics Director Ray Tanner announced today. He becomes the 30th head coach in the history of Gamecock Baseball. Kingston comes…

Director of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden retires

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The man who's led South Carolina's largest zoo for more than 40 years is stepping down. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden president and CEO Palmer ``Satch'' Krantz's retirement takes effect June 30. The Columbia zoo is the…

Gas Tax Increase Will Take Effect July 1st

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- The road bill that raises the state's gas tax for the first time in 30 years will take effect this Saturday, July 1st. Drivers statewide will be paying two cents…

A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston

[gtxvideo vid='B98NqnWj' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/B98NqnWj.jpg' vtitle='A look at USC's new baseball coach, Mark Kingston'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€” According to numerous sources, South Carolina will hire South Florida head baseball coach Mark Kingston to fill the vacant role with the Gamecocks. The…

Travel Ban Begins Thursday

President Donald Trumpโ€™s temporary travel ban begins Thursday. President Trump says this is a necessary step in keeping American citizens safe, but there are grey areas in the executive order. The Supreme…

Thursday Morning Menu

Find out some of the events that are happening around town in your Thursday Morning Menu.

3 Arrested in Connection to Hotel Shooting in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)-Columbia Police investigators have arrested three males in connection with a shooting and armed robbery that occurred at a local hotel earlier this week. Devonte Anderson,22, Aaron Brown,18, and a minor have…

Teen Who Drowned in Lake Carolina Identified

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the teenager who drowned Tuesday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says that Elias Pierre,15 died as a result of asphyxia…

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