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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…

Firefighters in Charleston Dealing with Bedbugs

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Some firefighters along the South Carolina coast have had to find temporary quarters after a bedbug outbreak. The Charleston Fire Department says firefighters were moved to another station after the pests survived three attempts to get…

Westwood HS Remembers Fallen Classmate

BLYTHEWOOD, SC (WOLO)- The Westwood High School Community came together Tuesday night to remember an 11th grade student who tragically lost his life in a car crash back in March. "We miss him,…

Lexington Deputies Investigating Fatal Shooting

Lexington Co. (S.C.)-- ย  Investigators with the Lexington Co. Sheriff's Department say a male victim died on the way to the hospital following a Tuesday night shooting on South Hampton Rd. A spokesperson for the department says crime scene investigators…

CPD: Searching for Female Persons of Interest in Deadly Shooting at Park

[gtxvideo vid='QXyjrIMu' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QXyjrIMu.jpg' vtitle='CPD: Searching for Female Persons of Interest'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police are searching for ย two females, they say are persons of interest in a deadly weekend ย shooting in Finlay Park. According to police, the persons of interest…

Leeza's Care Connection Cleaning Up After Tree Rips Roof

[gtxvideo vid='vY3dvDNt' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/vY3dvDNt.jpg' vtitle='Leeza's Care Connection Cleaning UpAfter Tree Rips Roof'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We will absolutely reopen, those are the words from employees at Leeza's Care Connection after a giant oak tree ripped through the roof during storms. The…

Gator Forced to Chug Beer

Two men face charges after allegedly forcing a gator to chug a beer before reportedly posting pictures of it on popular cell phone app causing a media firestorm.

Getting Ready for Summer: Safety Tips

[gtxvideo vid='GPuPVI2o' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GPuPVI2o.jpg' vtitle='Getting Ready for Summer: Safety Tips'] CNN-- It's almost time for Summer and that means fun in the sun, But there can also be dangers if you are not prepared. From grilling out to sunscreen safety, here's…

Shark Jumps into Boat! Fisherman Injured

[gtxvideo vid='MQwgqswV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/MQwgqswV.jpg' vtitle='Shark Jumps into Boat! Fisherman Injured'] ABC NEWS-- An Australian fisherman survived a close encounter with a 9-foot great white shark after it leaped into his boat on Saturday. Terry Selwood says the shark jumped onto the…

Palmetto Concert Band Hosts Memorial Day Concert

[gtxvideo vid='Oi2yRdw8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Oi2yRdw8.jpg' vtitle='Palmetto Concert Band Hosts Memorial Day Concert'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The sounds of patriotism rang out at the Koger Center for the Arts Memorial Day. The Palmetto Concert Band put on its annual Memorial Day Concert. The performance…

The Midlands Observes Memorial Day

[gtxvideo vid='ytEwwUJh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ytEwwUJh.jpg' vtitle='The Midlands Observes Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Memorial Day in the Midlands has meaning for so many military families in our area. ABC Columbia's Gabrielle Franklin visited the Fort Jackson National Cemetery for a story on…

Gas Prices Dip this Memorial Day

[gtxvideo vid='6oqvUJPN' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6oqvUJPN.jpg' vtitle='Gas Prices Dip this Memorial Day'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--If you're hitting the road for the Memorial Day holiday, you'll be paying less at the pump. According to GasBuddy, gas prices in the Midlands have fallen nearly in…

Memorial Day Safety

It's Memorial Day and before you get ready to hit the road, fire up the grill or take a dip, hear some of the safety tips you need to keep in mind.

Health: Which Foods are Snack Worthy Before Bedtime

[gtxvideo vid='1bOJghX8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1bOJghX8.jpg' vtitle='Health: Which Foods are Snack Worthy Before Bedtime'] CNN-Looking to head to the fridge before bedtime? Before you grab that snack, think about how it might affect your sleep. If you have to have a treat, there…

LCSD Looking For Man Caught Stealing Tip Jar

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man they say was caught on camera stealing the tip jar from a local restaurant. Deputies say the male suspect was recorded stealing from the San Jose's tip…

Boil Water Advisory Issued For Parts of West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A boil water advisory has been issued for parts of West Columbia. The City of West Columbia issued the advisory for the following areas because ofย a water line break. Jarvis Klapman Boulevard to Sunset Boulevard Sunset…

Man Dies After Shooting At Finlay Park

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The shooting victim from an incident at Finlay Park Saturday night has died. The shooting happened in the upper level of Finlay Park before 9p.m. Columbia Policeย say preliminary information…

House Fire Causes $50K Worth of Damage

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- A Saturday afternoon fire caused 50,000 worth of damage. The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1000 block of Coralbean Way around 2:00pm. Officials say the…

City of Columbia Pools Open for Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to cool off this Memorial Day by taking a dip in one of the City of Columbia's Pools. Maxcy Gregg Pool, Greenview Pool and the Splash pads are now open according to the Columbia Parks &…

Marshal's Track Down Sumter Murder Suspect

Sumter, S.C. (WOLO)-- A Georgia man is accused of murder in a shooting death at a Sumter hotel. Investigators say on May 17th Walter Murrey shot and killed Brandon Cummings outside of the Quality Inn and Suites on Broad St.…

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