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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…

Illness Impacts 120 Lexington Co. Jail Inmates

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) --  State health officials are investigating an illness that is affecting a large group of inmates at the Lexington County Detention Center. Capt. Adam Myrick of the Lexington County Sheriff's…

Retailers, Residents Gearing Up for Tax-Free Weekend

South Carolina’s Sales Tax Holiday weekend is less than one month away which means back-to-school shoppers and penny punchers will likely flock to retailers to get their hands on everything from pencils to personal computers.

RCSD Seeking Suspects in Pinedale Dr. Murder

  Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--  Richland County deputies have released sketched of two suspects wanted for murder. Sheriff Leon Lott says deputies responded to a shots fired call just before 11:00 the evening of July 2 at a home on Pinedale…

SC Justices Favor Solicitor Over AG in Corruption Case

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina's highest court has handed a defeat to the state's top prosecutor, ruling a solicitor had the authority to open a state grand jury investigation. The state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Solicitor David Pascoe…

Watch: Judge To Weigh Moving Up Trial of Church Shooting Defendant

[gtxvideo vid='dxSjjBiV' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/dxSjjBiV.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Roof Heads to Court '] CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A judge is considering whether Charleston church shooting defendant Dylann Roof should go to trial in state court before his federal trial. His state trial on murder…

Watch: Traffic Stops Tips from RCSD

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Richland County Sheriff's Department is releasing some tips on what to do at a traffic stop. · Immediately pull over to the nearest right-hand edge or curb of the roadway. · Pull your car over as close…

Watch: Study: Doctors warn dangers of kids and energy drinks

[gtxvideo vid='uzXwm5Zv' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/uzXwm5Zv.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Study Doctors warn dangers of kids and energy drinks'] (CNN) – A recent study found that over 40% of all energy drink-related calls to poison control centers in the U.S. were for kids under six years…

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