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New this AM: Sales Tax Holiday Underway

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The sales tax holiday is underway in South Carolina. Shoppers across the state are getting those back to school lists ready for some savings this weekend. During the 17th annual tax free holiday which runs from Friday,…

Watch: Dylann Roof Assaulted in Jail

[gtxvideo vid='Z2lxlU2a' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Z2lxlU2a.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Dylann Roof Assaulted in Jail says Sheriff'] Charleston, SC (WOLO)-- Accused Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof was assaulted in jail Thursday, say authorities. Roof was beaten in the shower area by another inmate according to the…

Watch: Missing Richland Co. Man Found Dead

[gtxvideo vid='Vfxt4rGx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Vfxt4rGx.jpg' vtitle='Garry Beasley Found Dead'] RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Authorities with the Kershawย County Sheriff's Department say a 60-year-old man thatย was missing has been found dead. Garry Beasley was last seen by his family on August 2, leaving…

Chapin Police Investigating Infant Death

Authorities say the Chapin Police Department and the Lexington County Coronerโ€™s Office are currently investigating a stillborn infant death that occurred Wednesday in Chapin.

Watch: City Council Addressing Five Pts. Flooding

[gtxvideo vid='0CT4gZF4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0CT4gZF4.jpg' vtitle='Watch: City Council Responding to Five Pts. Flooding'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Stores in Five Points are still cleaning up after Monday Night's flood. And the City of Columbia is keeping a close eye on the Five Points District.…

Watch: Health Officials Person in SC contracts Rare, Amoeba Infection

[gtxvideo vid='boRSIcuX' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/boRSIcuX.jpg' vtitle='AMOEBA'] COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - - State health officials say a person has contracted a rare, Amoeba brain infection. Officials say the amoeba is found in fresh water and they have some health tips for…

Watch: SC State Museum Special Offer

[gtxvideo vid='HAspewHT' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/HAspewHT.jpg' vtitle='Watch: SC State Museum Special Offer'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Before the kids head back to class, they can head to the South Carolina State Museum as part of a special deal. According to Museum officials: Through August…

Watch: How to Keep Pets Safe in the Heat

[gtxvideo vid='ssAM1uhf' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ssAM1uhf.jpg' vtitle='Watch: How to Keep Pets Safe in the Heat'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- With the triple digit heat it's important to keep in mind your furry friends. First, check the pavement, hot pavement could burn dog paws. And…

Watch: Clean Up Underway After Monday's Severe Storm

[gtxvideo vid='ErPQ7M9n' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ErPQ7M9n.jpg' vtitle='Storm Damage'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Despite the downed trees and crushed cars crews are cleaning up, Captain Brick Lewis with the Columbia Fire Department says there have been no serious injuries reported. "Within a 4 hour…

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