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Boat Explodes After Gas Was Pumped Into Fishing Rod Holder

[gtxvideo vid='Ro9r0Bz4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Ro9r0Bz4.jpg' vtitle='boat explosion'] OCEAN ISLE BEACH, North Carolina (WTVD) --A boat exploded at a dock on the North Carolina coast, injuring three, after the boaters accidentally pumped 28 gallons of gasoline into a fishing rod holder instead of…

'Wear Orange' Campaign in SC For Gun Violence Awareness

[gtxvideo vid='vICAnMlP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vICAnMlP.jpg' vtitle=''Wear Orange' Campaign This Weekend in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ Parts of South Carolina are taking on an orange tint, all in the name of action against gun violence. Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day.…

Homeward Bound Pet Rescue Awarded Grant

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A local foster based pet rescue is being awarded a grant to help furry friends in the Midlands. Since it's founding seven years ago, Homeward…

SC Human Trafficking Task Force Meets

[gtxvideo vid='d6fAmvcJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/d6fAmvcJ.jpg' vtitle='SC Human Trafficking Task Force Meets'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Tracking Human trafficking in South Carolina, that's just one of the goals of the Human Trafficking task force. The task force met Friday to discuss cases of human…

Fort Jackson's Once in 100 Year Celebration with a Free Concert and Fireworks

[gtxvideo vid='uGiuo1qS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uGiuo1qS.jpg' vtitle='Fort Jackson'] FORT JACKSON SC (WOLO)--As Fort Jackson, the worlds largest Army basic training installation celebrates it's 100 year anniversary, there is a big day planned for the community on Saturday. ย According to Command Sergeant Major Sidi…

New Tips for a Good Night's Rest

[gtxvideo vid='v5tL0Byp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/v5tL0Byp.jpg' vtitle='New Tips for a Good Night's Rest'] CNN-- If you have trouble sleeping the answer to your problems could be an easy one, say experts. New studies show exercise could help with insomnia. Here's Kim Hutcherson with…

SC Police: Quick Thinking SC Driver Stops Car Jacker

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a quick-thinking driver thwarted a car-jacking by a jail inmate trying to escape in South Carolina. State Law Enforcement Division arrest warrants say Ezekiel Stevenson yanked a driver from his car during a visit…

2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins Today

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Hurricane season is officially underway. Although June 1st is the beginning of the season, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is advising you to prepare early. "Now is the…

Legislative Panel Reaches Budget Compromise

[gtxvideo vid='59gaYhTp' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/59gaYhTp.jpg' vtitle='Legislative Panel Reaches Budget Compromise'] COLUMBIA, SC (AP)--A legislative panel has approved a budget compromise that begins shoring up the state pension system, spends $55 to upgrade K-12 schools, and provides $68 million for Hurricane Matthew cleanup…

New Study on Benefits of Dark Chocolate

[gtxvideo vid='YLEbAL28' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/YLEbAL28.jpg' vtitle='New Study on Benefits of Dark Chocolate'] CNN-- A sweet treat could actually be good for your heart. A new study reveals the benefits of dark chocolate. Kim Hutcherson has the details in this health minute.

House Fire Causes $250K in Damages, 2 Displaced

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-The Columbia Fire Department battled a blaze that caused $250,000 in damages on Wednesday night. Fire crews were putting out the fire on Sawgrass Court a little after 9 p.m. Officials say two adults have been displaced and…

Suspect, Victim Identified in Lexington County Murder

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- A 22-year-old Swansea man is wanted for the Tuesday shooting death of a man. Deputies say, Jeremy Antonio Williams,22, is a suspect in the homicide on South Hampton Road. Lexington County Sheriff Jay Koon says he should…

Sumter Man Charged With Attempted Murder

SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- A Sumter man is facing multiple charges in connection to a 2015 incident. Authorities say on November 25,2015 Jawan Louis Artis,25, and two other people took a wallet, vehicle keys, two cellphones and about $40 cash from…

Senior Community Planned for Bull St Development

[gtxvideo vid='oCeqjit5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oCeqjit5.jpg' vtitle='Senior Community Planned for Bull St Development'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A new senior community is coming to the Bull Street development near Spirit Communications Park. According to a release, Merrill Gardens at BullStreet, an intergenerational seniorsโ€™ community…

Governor McMaster Signs New Freedom of Information Legislation

[gtxvideo vid='oCaPiSKA' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oCaPiSKA.jpg' vtitle='Governor McMaster Signs New Legislation'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--โ€“ Governor Henry McMaster signed a new bill into law Wednesday designed to remove a stumbling block from the Freedom of Information Act. The new law willย require state government agencies…

SLED: Armed Man Wounded by Newberry Officers

[gtxvideo vid='IB3UUIUy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/IB3UUIUy.jpg' vtitle='Newberry Sheriff: Armed Man Wounded by Officers'] NEWBERRY, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Law Enforcement division is investigating a shooting of an armed man by two police officers in Newberry. State Law Enforcement spokesman Thom Berry says the…

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