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Overnight Fire Destroys Home

Columbia Fire-- Crews were on the scene of a fully involved structure fire at 1000 Block of Grover Wilson Rd last night. Two occupants were home at time of fire, but no injuries were reported. One firefighter reportedly sustained a…

DOJ reaches $1M Settlement With Former SC Hospital Chief

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department says it's reached a $1 million settlement with the former head of Tuomey Healthcare System in South Carolina for his involvement in illegal Medicare and Medicaid billings. Department officials said in a…

Gas Prices Still High after Pipeline Leak

(AP) - The recent spike in gasoline prices in the Carolinas because of the Colonial Pipeline spill are among the highest weekly increases in the nation. AAA Carolinas reports that because of this month's spill average gas prices in South…

Watch: Road to Recovery Continues a Year After Floods

[gtxvideo vid='xbSBZyQm' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xbSBZyQm.jpg' vtitle='RED CROSS FOOD FOLO'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- For the first time since October's historic floods Joseph Henry's house is starting to feel like home again. "Oh it was scary. Since we are on this corner we…

Community Prayer Vigil

[gtxvideo vid='L23iONyh' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/L23iONyh.jpg' vtitle='Community Prayer Vigil'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Some area churches of different denominations are coming together for one message: Unity in the Community. Church leaders with the New Light Beulah Baptist church helped host a Community Prayer Vigil. With…

Family Devastated by Flood to see Restored Home

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's been almost a years since the Midlands was devastated by the Historic October Flood. Many families are still working to repair and recover. On Tuesday, The Red Cross will helpย James and Persilla Henry, one of the…

Missing Lexington County Inmate Captured

[gtxvideo vid='AHgZl8f2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/AHgZl8f2.jpg' vtitle='Breaking: Search for Missing Inmate Monday in Lexington County'] LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Update: Deputies with the Lexington County Detention Center captured a missing inmate shortly after 6:30pm Monday. Deputies were actively looking for the detainee…

SCE&G Donates $1Million to help Needy with Utility Bills

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is providing $1 million toward helping poor, elderly and disabled customers pay their utility bills. SCE&G announced Monday its donation to The Salvation Army of the Carolinas. The nonprofit's regional…

First Jurors in Dylann Roof Trial to Report Monday

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - The laborious process of jury selection is getting underway in the federal death penalty trial of Dylann Roof, the white man charged in the deaths of nine black parishioners gunned down during a Bible study at…

National Day of Remembrance at State House

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The National Day of Remembrance will take place Sunday at the State House. Organizers say it will include a silent march and a memorial service. Officials with the South Carolina Chapter of Parents Of Murdered Children (POMC),…

Kentucky beats USC for third straight time, 17-10

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) โ€” Benny Snell Jr. scored the go-ahead touchdown from 1 yard midway through the fourth quarter, Boom Williams broke a 43-yard TD and Kentucky held off South Carolina 17-10 on Saturday night for their third straight series…

Potential Jurors Selected in Walter Scott Shooting Trial

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina judge has ordered 500 potential jurors summoned to hear the murder trial of a white former police officer charged in the 2015 shooting death of a black motorist. And those being summoned can…

The SC State Museumโ€™s annual Fall Festival and Pickin Party offers guests a mixture of opportunities to enjoy delicious barbecue, craft beer, live music, artist demonstrations and more outside and inside the museum. Activities include: A variety of barbeque made…

Charlotte Protests: Michael Jordan Releases Statement

CHARLOTTE, NCโ€“ The Charlotte Hornets have put out a statement from owner, Michael Jordan. โ€œFirst, I want to express my condolences to the Scott family for their loss. I also wish for a full recovery to those who have been…

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