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South Carolina Health Officials Find West Nile Virus

BEAUFORT, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina health officials say samples from mosquitoes trapped in Beaufort County have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Entomologist Chris Evans of the state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) said in a…

2 Women Charged in Concession Stand Burglary

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC(WOLO)- Two women are facing multiple charges in connection to the burglary of a concession stand at a Pelion sports complex. Brittney McDaniel and Kayla Wallace were arrested Friday morning after a brief pursuit near Cooper Park,…

One Lane of Farrow Road Closed for Bridge Repair

RICHLAND, SC (WOLO)--If you plan to travel on Farrow Road, take not of a lane closure. SC DOT crews are doing repair work on part of the bridge. The DOT has closed one lane on the Southbound Farrow Road Bridge.…

Coroner Identifies Man Who Drowned in Saluda River

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Richland County Coroner has released the identity of the person whoย died as a result of drowning in the river behind Riverbanks Zoo. Coroner Gary Watts says, Deslin Lamar Mitchell,…

Judge Rules Prosecutor Pascoe, Documents To Remain In Quinn's Investigation

[gtxvideo vid='mz3Urwcf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/mz3Urwcf.jpg' vtitle='PASCOE RULING'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- Friday, a local judge ruled on multiple motions related to Rick Quinnโ€™s indictment. "I do not see that the integrity of the judicial system has been compromised," Honorable Judge R. Knox McMahon…

Workout to Honor Fallen Deputy/Soldier

[gtxvideo vid='otz3F2tX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/otz3F2tX.jpg' vtitle='Workout to Honor Fallen Deputy/Soldier'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Dozens are set to honor a fallen hero with a workout on the Fourth of July at the State House. Richland Countyย Sheriff Leon Lott is hosting the 5th Annual…

Kicking Sugar Habits: Health

[gtxvideo vid='Gifdzkg3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Gifdzkg3.jpg' vtitle='Kicking Sugar Habits: Health'] CNN-Who doesn't love the sweet taste of sugar, from cookies to candy. But experts say sugar can be bad for your health. But the good news, there are ways to cut the sugar…

Confederate Flag Removed from State House still Sitting in a Box

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Nearly two years after South Carolina lawmakers promised to publicly display the final Confederate flag removed from Statehouse grounds, the banner still sits in a box in a museum. That's because the Legislature hasn't provided any…

USC and Siemens Corporation Partnership Hopes To Help Students Prepare for Jobs

[gtxvideo vid='yRTuYu7m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yRTuYu7m.jpg' vtitle='USC MCNAIR'] The massive partnership will give students of the University of South Carolina more advanced technology and machinery. "We have to make sure we have a tech-savvy, highly capable workforce that can come into those environments…

City of Columbia Going Green

[gtxvideo vid='XM5GVjUD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XM5GVjUD.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia Going Green'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--ย The City of Columbia is the first in South Carolina to commit to 100% clean energy. City council voted to approve the resolution, which establishes a community wide goal of…

Sneak Peek: Renovated Blythewood Library Branch Set to Reopen

[gtxvideo vid='y1XnX4tS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/y1XnX4tS.jpg' vtitle='blythewood library'] BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. (WOLO) - After a year full of renovations, the Blythewood location of Richland Library is set to open Thursday morning. Library staff is holding a grand opening celebration from 10 a.m. to noon…

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