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Richland Library Hosts Sweet Treat for your Valentine

[gtxvideo vid='JmZNJ9cX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JmZNJ9cX.jpg' vtitle='Library Hosts Sweet Treat for your Valentine'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking forย a special valentine gift? The Richland County Library has the answer. The Richland library is inviting you to bring the family and make treats for those special…

TSA: Elderly Woman's Cane Contained Hidden Sword

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina believe an 80-year-old woman had no idea until she went through airport security that the walking cane she was attempting to take on an airplane contained a hidden sword. News outlets…

Pelion Man Charged With Attempted Murder

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) --A Pelion man is facing numerous charges after his brother suffered a gunshot wound Thursday night at a home on Highway 178 in Pelion. John David Burroughs, 41, is charged with attempted murder for shooting his…

More Ruth's Salad Products Recalled

CHESTER, SC (AP)-- Authorities have announced a wider recall of Ruth's Salads products after listeria was found in a batch of the spread maker's products at a South Carolina plant. The South Carolina Agriculture Department said in a news release…

Exclusive Series: SLED Takes Strong Stand Against Medical Marijuana

[gtxvideo vid='rxxy7oaS' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/rxxy7oaS.jpg' vtitle='Exclusive Series: SLED Stands Strongly Against...'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The road to legalizing medical marijuana in South Carolina stops abruptly at the doorstep of law enforcement in the state. S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Chief Mark…

Valentine's Floral Tips from Fern Studio

[gtxvideo vid='30L9CcuI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/30L9CcuI.jpg' vtitle='DIY Floral Tips from The Pros'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Valentine's Day will be here before you know it and with the day falling on a weekday, many of you will be celebrating early this weekend. Fern…

Friday Morning Menu

We have a list of some of the family friendly events happening in and around the Midlands in your Friday Morning Menu.

West Columbia Road Closure/Re-Enactment Set for Saturday

WEST COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- According to the West Columbia Police Department, ย Alexander Rd. will be closed on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. โ€“1:30 p.m. According to officials, residents and visitors near the Gervais Street Bridge in West Columbia…

Body Discovered in Wooded Area in Lexington Co.

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Lexington County Sheriff's Department said deputies discovered a body in a wooded area. The body was found in the 3900 block of Fish Hatchery Road. The cause of death is unknown. No other details were…

Twitter Cracks Down on Harassment

[gtxvideo vid='7HyvrrMZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/7HyvrrMZ.jpg' vtitle='Twitter Crackdown on Harassment'] CNN-- Twitter says its cracking down on online harassment. The social media company announced a new set of features ย to combat what they call abusive content. ย Thoseย changes include preventing serial abusers from creating…

Person Identified in Lexington County Homicide

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)-Kevin Lawrence Pearson has been named as a person of interest in a recent homicide. Lexington County detectives determined Pearson is connected to a homicide that took place February 8th on Princeton Road in West Columbia. 25…

Red Cross Reminds SC Residents of Fire Safety Tips

Columbia, SC (WOLO)--ย Red Cross volunteers say they are assisting a family whose home off Camino Court in Columbia, was damaged by a fire Thursday. The Red Cross says it is helping three adults with food, clothing, lodging. The Red Cross…

SCE&G Warns Customers Against Phone Scam

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Electric and Gas is warning customers about phone scams directed at residences and small business. Restaurant owner George Xanthakos says his restaurant in Cayce has been…

RCSD Investigating Shots Fired Into Home

[gtxvideo vid='bj4ilryh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/bj4ilryh.jpg' vtitle='RCSD Investigating Shots Fired Into Home'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are investigating a case of shots fired into a home. According to investigators, around 10:30pm Tuesday night, multiple rounds were fired at a home in…

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