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Watch: Back to School Special Drew Wellness Center

[gtxvideo vid='JxN7yef2' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/JxN7yef2.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Back to School Special Drew Wellness Center'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Are you ready to head back to school? The Charless R. Drew Wellness center wants to help get you fit. The center is offering back to…

WATCH: Flooding Hits Five Points Businesses

[gtxvideo vid='M1trRk9P' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/M1trRk9P.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Flooding Hits Five Points Businesses'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Severe weather swept through the Midlands Monday night. Columbia officials say crews are canvassing the city and working diligently to remove debris and assess damage in various…

Suspects Wanted for Cross Jurisdiction Crimes, Police Say

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Two suspects are wanted by authorities for allegedly committing crimes in Richland County, Lexington County, the City of Columbia, and Forest Acres. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said the suspects are responsible for the following…

Gaston Man Dies After Boat Capsizes in Congaree River

CAYCE, S.C. (WOLO) - A Gaston man died after his boat capsized on the Congaree River Saturday afternoon, the Cayce Police Department said. The Lexington County Coroner said Marvin Browne, 63, passed away. He was fishing with a friend, who…

One lane of 1-26 Eastbound in Newberry to be closed for Repairs

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Expect heavy congestion along parts of 1-26 beginning Sunday at 8pm. The South Carolina Department of Transportation says it plans to close one lane along a portion of Interstate 26 Eastbound in Newberry County for emergency bridge…

Deputies Investigating Shooting During Home Invasion

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Lexington County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating after a home invasion erupted in gunfire between the homeowner and a suspect early Saturday morning. Officials said it happened in the 100 block of Catherine Lane in…

Lugoff Man Killed in Collision on Motorcycle Not Wearing Helmet

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A Lugoff man, who died after colliding with another car on his motorcycle, was not wearing aย helmet at the time of the incident, theย Richland County Coroner said. Coroner Gary Watts said Emmett Tolbert, 43, died Fridayย night,…

Columbia Man Killed in Shooting Saturday Afternoon

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near Palmetto Health Richland Saturday afternoon. One man was killed and another was injured. The Richland County Coroner has identified the victims as Donquiese Green, 23, of Columbia…

Coroner: Heat Was A Contributing Factor In 98-Year-Old Man's Death

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Coroner released the name of the man found deadย in his Briarfield Road home Thursday. Raymond Twork, 98, died from acute coronary insufficiency and hyperthermia from the hot weather was contributory, Richland County…

CPD Investigating Robbery at N. Main Store

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Officers with the Columbia Police Department responded to a store on North Main following a robbery Friday afternoon. The robbery occurred at the Dollar General located at 5807 North Main…

Columbia Police Search for Shooting Suspect

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police search for a suspect in a shooting that left one woman injured. It happened Thursday night in the 2500 block of Millwood Avenue. Police say a woman was shot in the foot. We are…

Watch: Boat Processional to Aid Families of Frayed Knot Victims

[gtxvideo vid='uaBVFW48' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uaBVFW48.jpg' vtitle='Frayed Knot Boat Processional'] Lexington, S.C. (WOLO) --- In the wake of tragedy, the Lake Murray community is taking to the water honoring two servicemen killed doing a good deed. Ken Jones, the even organizer says, "To…

Soldier Dies at Fort Jackson

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A soldier at Fort Jackson died Thursday following an Army physical fitness test, say Base officials. The soldier, who was attending the Senior Leader Course, collapsed after finishing a two-mile run, according to officials with the Fort.…

3 SCDOT Workers Indicted In Separate Kickback Schemes

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A grand jury has indicted three former Department of Transportation workers in three different kickback schemes at the agency's Richland County office. The indictments unsealed Thursday say former Field Operations Manager Charles Shirley created a road…

Newberry Deputies Searching for Missing Man

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - The Newberry County Sheriffโ€™s Office is seeking the publicโ€™s assistance in locating a missing person. Authorities say Robert Lester Jones, 32, was last seen on Sunday, July 24, at around 7 p.m. on Evans Street…

Final Suspect In Eutawville Fatal Slaying Behind Bars

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Orangeburg County Sheriffโ€™s Office say a Summerville man wanted in connection with last weekโ€™s fatal shooting in Eutawville has turned himself in. 24-year-old Dwendell Lamont High willย face charges of murder, attempted murder, and…

WATCH: National Lasagna Day!

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) ---ย  National Lasagna day is Friday and we celebrated a day early for a good reason. Many of you may be in the middle of that back to school hustle and bustle, but the Two Notch Road…

Watch: New Study on Advantages of Flu Shot

[gtxvideo vid='QFiFkJXP' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QFiFkJXP.jpg' vtitle='Watch: New Study on Advantages of Flu Shot'] A new study revealing that getting a flu shot may be more than just preventative. Research shows getting the flu shot could help those who have Diabetes. Here's ABC'S…

WATCH: General Mills Expands Flour Recall After 4 More Illnesses

[gtxvideo vid='LuLnSdpn' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/LuLnSdpn.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Consumer Flour Recall'] MINNEAPOLIS (AP) --General Mills is expanding a flour recall issued over a possible link to an E. coli outbreak after four new illnesses were reported. The recall announced Monday covers several varieties of…

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