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Make the number zero while Walking Like MADD

[gtxvideo vid='oKqTneWX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/oKqTneWX.jpg' vtitle='MADD'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--According to MADD South Carolina Director Steven Burritt, 301 lives were lost in alcohol related traffic accidents in 2015.  It's a number, that although much lower than years past, is 301 too many. MADD,…

City Water Interruption Expected

Some residents in the City of Columbia may experience some water interruptions as a water main is being repaired Thursday. Click here to find out if it will affect you and your family.

SC Roads Bill Debate

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Senators are debating whether a bill raising revenue to fix South Carolina's crumbling roadways should also cut taxes. Republican Sen. Sean Bennett proposed an amendment Wednesday that includes cutting income taxes and manufacturers' property taxes, while…

Slager Trial Update

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A white former South Carolina police officer charged in the death of an unarmed black motorist is expected in court as his federal trial approaches. Court documents show a hearing is scheduled Monday in the federal…

Lexington Car Seat Safety Check Wednesday

[gtxvideo vid='5t3afHjb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/5t3afHjb.jpg' vtitle='Lexington Car Seat Safety Check Wednesday'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The Lexington Police Department is working to keep your little ones safe. The department will host a Car Seat Safety Check Wednesday from 7am to 10am. It will…

Lyon Street Neighborhood Development

[gtxvideo vid='k8LM8fs1' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/k8LM8fs1.jpg' vtitle='Lyon Street Neighborhood Development'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Helping make the American Dream a soon to be reality, that's what City of Columbia Leaders are doing in the Lyon Street Neighborhood. The City of Columbia Community Development Department…

Roads Bill Debate Begins on the Senate Floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Senators are debating a solution for improving South Carolina roads after house members urged them to make a move. Some senators say they are more than ready…

Tax Day Freebies

[gtxvideo vid='s1W1mgHP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/s1W1mgHP.jpg' vtitle='Tax Day Freebies'] ABC NEWS-- The deadline for filing taxes has been extended this year to today, April 18, but that doesn't eliminate the stress. To alleviate the pain from meeting this dreaded deadline, some companies are…

Consumer Recall

[gtxvideo vid='GIlE40vd' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GIlE40vd.jpg' vtitle='Consumer Recall'] Image Courtesy: FDA CNN (WOLO)-- A consumer recall for teething tablets has been issued by consumer officials. Two types of the teething products have been recalled, the Food and Drug Administration announced.The FDA said Standard Homeopathic…

City of Columbia: National Community Development Week

[gtxvideo vid='0IoMwoI0' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0IoMwoI0.jpg' vtitle='City of Columbia National Community Development'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The city of Columbia is celebrating National Community Development week. Monday at the kick off, Mayor Steve Benjamin took the time to recognize all the programs that benefit…

Former VP Biden Honors Hollings During SC Statue Dedication

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings of South Carolina is being honored outside the federal courthouse in Charleston that used to bear his name. Former Vice President Joe Biden is the main speaker Monday at the…

Dozier Staying in Draft, Ending Gamecocks Career

Five days after PJ Dozier announced his intentions to declare for the NBA Draft, word leaked Monday that he'll be staying there. The Spring Valley alum and former high school All-American is reportedly signing with an agent, ending his collegiate…

Teething Tablets Recalled

If you are the parent of a small child you may be impacted by a recall of a popular brand of teething tablets.

Concealed Weapons Bill in SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --Gov. Henry McMaster supports legislation allowing adults to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina without a permit. McMaster's spokesman Brian Symmes said Friday the Republican governor thinks the bill is constitutional and would ``sign it if…

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