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Prince's Drummer, Midlands Native Passes Away

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) Remembering a man who truly marched to his own beat. According to his wife, Columbia native John Blackwell died Tuesday at 43. The former Prince drummer was diagnosed with brain tumors last year. In addition to Prince,…

Record Number of Travelers for the 4th

[gtxvideo vid='S98qxCIy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S98qxCIy.jpg' vtitle='Record Number of Travelers for the 4th'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A record number of travelers are hitting the road home this July 4th. According to Triple-A more than 630,000 South Carolinians were expected to travel more than…

Holiday Boating Patrol in Full Force

[gtxvideo vid='1yGt8ZAl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1yGt8ZAl.jpg' vtitle='Boat Patrol July 4'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Many people are spending July 4th outside and one of the more popular spots is Lake Murray. Officers of many different agencies have stepped up patrols ensuring the waterways are…

246th Army Band Concert in Lexington

[gtxvideo vid='prjtKX9Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/prjtKX9Y.jpg' vtitle='246TH Army Band Concert in Lexington'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The patriotic sounds of the 246th Army Band rang out during the July 4th holiday weekend. Monday night the band played to a crowd at the Lexington Icehouse…

Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier

[gtxvideo vid='jSGi9QGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jSGi9QGo.jpg' vtitle='Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are…

The best Fourth of July sales

ABC News' Becky Worley brings tips on how to maximize your savings during this holiday weekend with a roundup of this year's best promotions.

Go Behind The Scenes of 4th of July Fireworks Show

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Celebrating Independence Day usually comes with seeing fireworks. ABC Columbia got to explore what it takes to pull off a professional fireworks show. "We're known for the fireworks so it…

Law Enforcement Fireworks Display in Newberry for the Fourth

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready for Fireworks. In Newberry, the stage is set for the Law Enforcement Officers' Fireworks Spectacular. According to the Newberry County Sheriff, the gates at Mike Ware Field on the campus of Newberry High School will…

Shots Fired at North Charleston Mall: Police Say No Injuries

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — . North Charleston Police have released details about the suspects in the shooting at Northwoods Mall. NCPD spokesperson Spencer Pryor says the people involved were two  men, between 5-foot-8 and 6-feet tall. One man was wearing…

State Patrol Looking For Road Rage Over Long Holiday Weekend

[gtxvideo vid='SZYTrg8u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SZYTrg8u.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_07_03_18_03_01'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Highway Patrol is out on the roads to make sure everyone gets to where they’re going safely for this extra long holiday weekend. Last year over the…

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, turning daylight into twilight, 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) — 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 you’re being safe on the water. "We will be out in full…

Mark Kingston Named Gamecock Head Baseball Coach

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) – 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…

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