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Cargo Plane Crashes, Killing 33

BISHKEK, KYRGYZSTAN (AP) -- The Health Ministry in Kyrgyzstan (KEER'-gih-stan) says a cargo plane has crashed in a residential area just outside the Central Asian country's main airport, killing 32 people. The ministry says the Turkish airline Boeing 747 crash-landed…

Gamecocks Honor Future Rhodes Scholar

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Gamecocks athletics is having a lot of success in sports, but during halftime of the men's basketball game on Saturday the school honored achievement in the classroom. Honorary Captain,…

Historic Marker Unveiled at Beth Shalom Cemetery

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- A historic marker was unveiled at one of the most historic cemeteries in America on Sunday. The Columbia Jewish Heritage Initiative partnered with the Jewish Historical Society of South…

One Person Shot at Bojangles in Cayce

  CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO)- One person has been taken to an area hospital after being shot at a Bojangles in Cayce. City of Cayce spokesperson, Ashley Hunter said the shooting happened Sunday…

Unattended Cooking Causes Fire in Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Unattended cooking is to blame for a Sunday morning fire in Columbia. Fire officials say the blaze happened on Colleton Street at 10:50 a.m. Three people have been…

MLK Events Happening in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- If you missed out on some of the Martin Luther King Jr. events happening over the weekend, on Monday the city and other local organizations are hosting MLK events…

Clemson Comes Together to Celebrate their Champs

[gtxvideo vid='9zFHFJP2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9zFHFJP2.jpg' vtitle='Clemson Comes Together to Celebrate their Champs'] The streets of a small town stayed animated and excited as waiving banners and celebratory signs stood several rows deep. Close to 70,000 fans filed and filed most of Death…

Toddler Shot During Drug Deal, Warrant Says

SANTEE, S.C. (WOLO)- The father of a 2-year-old who was shot in the head in Santee has been arrested in connection to the Saturday night shooting. The warrant released to ABC Columbia…

2 Shot in Separate Richland County Nightclub Shootings

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO)- Two people were shot and injured at two different Richland County nightclubs Saturday morning. Richland County Deputies said the shootings happened just before 3:00 a.m. The first shooting happened at Wet nightclub in the 3700 block…

Stolen Car Crashed into Area Store

Lexington County Sheriff's Deputies continue investigating a early afternoon accident that left a reported stolen truck crashed into the front of a Bowers Parkway store.

"Kountry" Wayne promises to bring laughs to the Midlands

[gtxvideo vid='TXvBvCA3' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TXvBvCA3.jpg' vtitle='Kountry Wayne'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Once with a dream of being a superstar in the music world, "Kountry" Wayne Corley turned to comedy and hasn't looked back.  With selfie video Facebook posts that routinely reach nearly 1 million views,…

Remembering Brain Health this New Year

[gtxvideo vid='870JvQlz' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/870JvQlz.jpg' vtitle='Remembering Brain Health this New Year'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - At any age, healthy habits can help improve the health of your body --including your brain. The Alzheimer’s Association® recommends that people of all ages include "Brain…

New Year, New Smile

If you're looking for the perfect way to show off a new you in the new year, you may want to start with something that can put a healthy smile on your face.

Restoring Hope Rebuild Blitz

[gtxvideo vid='cTInt09M' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/cTInt09M.jpg' vtitle='Restoring Hope Rebuild Blitz'] COLUMBIA, S.C. -- More than one year after the flood, still more than 1,000 families in the Midlands  are in need of some home repair. United Way of the Midlands and national disaster recovery…

City of Columbia: After Hours Water Drop-In

COLUMBIA , SC  ( WOLO)-- The City of Columbia's Water department is looking for your input. According to the City, an After hours drop-in will be held so residents get questions answered about their water bills. The City says they…

Carowinds is Hiring

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WOLO) -- Carowinds is looking for enthusiastic individuals committed to providing smiles and fun with a side of Carolina hospitality. The park is looking to fill more than 4,000 positions, ranging from entry level to supervisory, for the 2017 season.…

DHEC Offering Free Radon Kits

COLUMBIA , SC  ( WOLO)-- The Department of health is offering free Radon kits this month. According to officials from DHEC, January is National Radon Action Month, and they encourage all South Carolinians to test their homes for radon so…

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