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Watch: New Tunnel Greenway Project opens in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='6nlDTIGW' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/6nlDTIGW.jpg' vtitle='Watch: New Tunnel Greenway Project opens in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--One of the project's funded under the Richland County Penny tax is now complete. City of Columbia and Richland County Leaders have officially opened the Lincoln Tunnel…

Watch: Richland Co. Deputies get extra training

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Richland County Deputies are getting extra training on the job in the form of a Warriors versus Guardians program. ABC Columbia news got an up close look inside the department's program. Deputies are taught how to see…

Watch: Social Media Do's and Don'ts

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- In the wake of several recent firings at the Columbia Fire department due to Social Media posts , we talk with an expert about the Do's and Don'ts of posting on Facebook and Twitter. Experts say those…

Boil water advisory lifted in West Columbia

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory affecting water customers in the following area: All of Dawn Drive The water supply has been thoroughly tested and boiling water is no longer…

Columbia man dies eight days after car collision

HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Coroner Gary Watts is releasing the name of the individual who died as a result of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on July 7 at Old Hopkins and Montgomery Roads in Hopkins. Robert…

Victim dies after shooting in Gadsden; deputies arrest suspect

GADSDEN, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies say an altercation between a man and his niece's boyfriend ended in a fatal shooting Saturday in Gadsden. Public information officer Lt. Curtis Wilson reported that as of 11:20 a.m., Charles Hopkins,…

Sumter man wanted for murder in custody

SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter Police say the suspect in a fatal shooting Friday has turned himself in. Officials believe Bernie Peoples III, 28, is responsible for killing Ante Lavern Witherspoon. Officers said they responded to Dibert Street just after 4…

Whitmire Man Arrested for Selling, Possessing Drugs

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A Whitmire man has been charged with three counts of distribution of crack cocaine and second offense possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and marijuana. Officers from the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office and Whitmire Police…

Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - According to officials with the Columbia Police Department, a person is dead following an accident involving two motorcycles and a car on North Main Street Friday afternoon. The initial investigation indicates…

Columbia Pastor Elected AME Bishop During General Conference

COLUMBIA, S.C. (PRESS RELEASE/WOLO) -  Rev. Dr. Ronnie Elijah Brailsford, Sr. has been elected and consecrated the 136th Bishop in the 200 year history of the African Methodist Episcopal Church during the denomination's General Conference, which was…

Robbery Suspect Allegedly Attacks Victim, Steals Cash and XBox

RICHLAND COUNTY,  S.C. (WOLO) - An evening of playing video games turned violent Thursday evening, police say. Authorities with the Richland County Sheriff's Department say deputies responded to Highgate Circle around 11 p.m. where a victim suffering from non life-threatening injuries.…

Watch: Midlands Pet Adoption Deal

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking to take home a furry friend this July. The Columbia Animal Shelter is offering an Adoption Deal. They are offering a price of $40 per pet through July 31st. Both the Columbia Animal Shelter and Lexington Animal…

SC Delegate Vows to Challenge Platform At GOP Convention

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina delegate to the Republican National Convention says he's exploring ways to challenge the conservative platform being constructed for adoption next week. State Sen. Tom Davis told The Associated Press Thursday the committee charged…

Watch: Rec. Commission Responds to Richland Co. Lawmakers

<script src="//content.jwplatform.com/players/UjJvsz0a-XSbotlye.js"></script> Richland County, S.C. (WOLO) --- Members of Richland County's state house delegation sent a letter Monday demanding clear answers on allegations against the commission's executive director and his son. On Thursday afternoon the commission sent a response letter…

West Columbia Boil Water Advisory

West Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Residents in parts of West Columbia are under a Boil Water Advisory. According to West Columbia Officials, the City experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: · 2400 - 2600 Block…

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