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West Columbia water customers facing boil water advisory

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -  The City of West Columbia experienced a water line break affecting water customers in the following areas: 9th Street to State Street Augusta Street to C Avenue Grandby Oaks Apartments Once the water line is…

Independence Day Celebrations in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Midlands is celebrating Independence Day. Here's a look at some July 4th events. July 2 Fort Jackson Hilton Field Torchlight Tattoo Fireworks display and patriotic program Gates open at 4pm Fireworks 9pm Sat., July 2 Boat…

Columbia City Councilman charged with criminal domestic violence

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia city councilman Moe Baddourah has been charged with criminal domestic violence, according to Richland County Sheriff's investigators. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said Baddourah turned himself in Saturday. He's charged with criminal domestic violence 2nd.…

90's Soft Drink making limited release comeback

PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP)-- PepsiCo is bringing back the 1990s this summer with an eight-week release of Crystal Pepsi, one of the iconic beverages of that decade. The clear cola was originally rolled out nationally in 1993 with a high-profile campaign.…

Authorities Seek Orangeburg Church Burglar

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO) - Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office is seeking information on a possible suspect in the burglary of Edisto Fork United Methodist Church on Lariot Road on June 22. According to officials, the suspect broke into the church stealing a…

Flag-Lowering Occasions in South Carolina in 2015

(AP) - On nearly 90 percent of days last year, one or more states were flying the American flag at half-staff to memorialize the deaths of military members, public officials, police, first responders, prominent citizens, and victims of mass killings…

Both Sides Claim Victory In Richland Sales Tax Lawsuit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Revenue Department and Richland County are each claiming victory in a judge's ruling in a lawsuit over the 1 penny sales tax for transportation projects in the county. Media outlets reported that the…

Watch: Lake Murray Boat Parade sets sail Saturday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to set sail on Lake Murray for the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade and Fireworks celebration. The event, sponsored by Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, will be held on Saturday, July 2nd. Organizers are…

Watch: $40 million in SC Farm Aid

[gtxvideo vid='l6ogpvYR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l6ogpvYR.jpg' vtitle='Watch: $40 million in SC Farm Aid'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Nearly $40 million dollars in aid is headed to South Carolina farmers. Farmers whose crops were damaged in the flood are getting a helping hand from the…

Watch: Flood Recovery Continues, Nine Months Later

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- During a Thursday news conference, Governor Nikki Haley broke down October's flood by the numbers. She told reporters, "We lost 19 people. We had 36 dam failures. 137 million in damage to state owned roads. 741…

Watch: CCU Flag Atop SC State House Dome

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's Governor is celebrating the Coastal Carolina University National Championship win, by placing the CCU Flag atop the State House Dome. Thursday Governor Nikki Haley was on hand to cheer and honor the CCU National Championship…

Calhoun County Coroner Charged In Gun-Pointing Incident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State agents say they have arrested the Calhoun County coroner after he used his badge and gun to intimidate boaters racing on the Congaree River last year. The State Law Enforcement Division said 61-year-old Donnie Porth…

Judge Considers Nuclear Fuel Dispute Between SC, Energy Dept.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A judge is considering whether South Carolina's lawsuit against the federal government over an unfinished project to turn old plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel should be dismissed. South Carolina is suing the U.S. Department of…

Authorities Find Missing Fairfield County man safe

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - UPDATE : Authorities with the Fairfield County's Sheriff's Office say they have found a missing 84-year-old man, safe. Ervin Belk suffers from dementia and was last seen leaving on…

AAA Carolinas Launching Campaign Against Distracted Driving

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - With the summer driving season here and the Fourth of July weekend approaching, AAA Carolinas is urging motorists to avoid distracted driving. The motor club based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is launching a new safety campaign…

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