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Person Saved by Fire Rescue After Being Trapped on Saluda River

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- One person was saved after being trapped on an island Saturday afternoon. The Columbia Fire Department conducted a water rescue after one person was trapped on an island in the Saluda River, downstream from botanical gardens. Officials…

Teen Shooting Victim Dies, 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A teen who was shot Friday has died, police have arrested a 14-year-old in connection to this shooting. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts has identified the teen as Christopher Ladarren Simmons,19. Watts adds that Simmons died from…

One Person Displaced After Overnight House Fires

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The Columbia Fire Department is investigating after two homes went up in flames Friday night, leaving one person displaced. Fire officials responded to the fires in the 1600 block Mayer St around 11p.m. According to the Columbia…

Homeless Veterans Program

Columbia, SC. (WOLO) ---ย  The Capital City is working to help homeless veterans as they return home from overseas. The goal is to help them make a smooth transition so they won't have to fight at home as well. [gtxvideo…

Fill The Red Truck Event in City of Columbia

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to fill up the truck. The City of Columbia Animal Services is hosting ย a fill the red truck event to get supplies for the shelter. You can drop off pet supplies at the corner of Heyward…

Richland Library to Host Career Fair for Young Adults

[gtxvideo vid='Hk1Me3YH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Hk1Me3YH.jpg' vtitle='young adult career fair'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland Library is hosting almostย two dozen Midlands businesses Saturday for a job fair geared at young adults. The target age range is 16 to 24, but anyone looking for…

Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington

[gtxvideo vid='a1b2l8Ep' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/a1b2l8Ep.jpg' vtitle='Fallen Officer Memorial in Lexington'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Honoring those who serve others, Wednesday a Fallen Officer Memorial was held to honor those lives lost. The annual Officer's Fallen Memorial pays tribute at the Lexington County Courthouse.…

Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety

[gtxvideo vid='PTjBMaBM' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PTjBMaBM.jpg' vtitle='Buckle Up SC Launches Memorial Day Safety'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to remind you to Buckle Up for safety. On Wednesday, the South Carolina Highway Patrol launched its annual "Buckle Up, South Carolina campaign." The safety…

Special counsel appointed to lead Russia investigation

ABC NEWS-- The United States Department of Justice has announced that a special counsel has been appointed to investigate Russian interference into last year's presidential election. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been assigned by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein…

Troopers: Myrtle Beach Man Caused Fiery Crash on 1-95

AA Robeson County, N.C. (WPDE) โ€”ย The North Carolina Highway Patrol says a 68-year-old Myrtle Beach man who was driving a tractor-trailer on I-95 on Tuesday caused a multi-vehicle pileup that killed five people, including himself. The crash happened on I-95…

GOP Runoff for 5th District Too Close to Call

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ The runoff election for the Republican GOP nomination to replace Mick Mulvaney in South Carolina's 5th District was too close to call Tuesday night, with the slightest or margins separating the contenders. The difference in votes…

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