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Watch: General Mills expands Flour Recall

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We have a recall to pass along that could impact some of your baking recipes. General Mills is expanding its recall of Gold Medal, signature Kitchen and Wondra flour. It's in repsonse to an outbreak of a…

Watch: Smart Phone Safety when making purchases

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)(CNN)-- Many of us may now be using our smart phones to make purchases and the convenience may outweigh our preventive measures. Experts say it's important to take a few steps to ensure your personal information, stays personal.…

Watch: Local Experts Sound Off On Clinton E-mail Decision

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- Sixteen months and 30,000 e-mails later, the FBI will recommend that presumptive democratic nominee Hillary Clinton not be indicted on any criminal charges connected with her use of private e-mail servers during her time as secretary…

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Parts of Richland County

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Residents of Longcreek Drive (from Broad River Road to Riverwind Drive), KFC and The Hollow Apartments in Richland County are being asked to boil their water followingย an eight-inch water line break. The break could possibly result…

Watch: Tuesday Morning Menu

Columbia, S.C., (WOLO) --- The famously hot city was burning up with different events throughout the Midlands for the 4th of July Celebration.ย  And, we're not done yet. Click here to find out more about events happening in the Capital…

Victim Identified in Wateree River Drowning

Sumter Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The search for a missing swimmer on the Wateree River comes to a tragic end. Monday afternoon authorities say they found the body of the 51 year old Oscar Joe Brunson...who they have been looking for, the…

Suspect Accused of Assaulting Deputy

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- A suspect is in custody after investigators say he assaulted a Richland County deputy. Authorities say Sunday night Lawrence Blanding confronted the deputy about a ticket he issued to Blanding's girlfriend on Cherry Stone Dr. in Northeast…

Kevin Durant to sign with Golden State Warriors

ESPN -- Kevin Durant says he's off to play for the Golden State Warriors. He is expected to sign a two-year, $54.3 million contract, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. The deal would include a player option after the first year.…

Fireworks Safety on this Independence Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- If your Independence Day plans call for fireworks, chances are, you're either attending one of the Midlands July 4th events, or planning to light up your own. Fire Safety officials have a few tips: Never let…

Peach Festival in Gilbert

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Everything is coming up peaches in Gilbert. The annual Lexington County Peach Festival is underway. Events are taking place in Gilbert from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. at the Gilbert Community Park on Rikard Circle. 9:30a -…

Watch: Swimmer Search Resumes

EASTOVER, S.C. (WOLO) - The search for a missing swimmer in the Wateree River has resumed.ย  Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies and supporting rescue crews arrived back out at the scene around 9 Monday morning. Five agencies responded to the…

Search for murder suspect prompts closure in Newberry Co.

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - An early morning murder in Laurens County prompted an extensive search and closure of U.S. Highway 76 in Newberry County, sheriff's deputies said. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office said the suspect in a murder in…

Murder investigation opened after shooting in NE Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's Department deputies are investigating a murder after finding a man shot to death near Columbia Place Mall. Officials responded to a shots firedย call at in the 7400 block ofย Pinedale Drive at 10:50 p.m.…

Congress struggles with Federal Confederate flag displays

WASHINGTON (AP) - A year after South Carolina removed the Confederate flag from its capitol grounds, official Washington is struggling with further restrictions on the flag's display on federal property, including the U.S. Capitol complex. The National Park Service, the…

Columbia teen killed crossing road

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A 17-year-old Columbia man was killed trying to cross traffic in Northeast Columbia Saturday morning. The Richland County Coroner said Tyshon Townsend died at the hospital, after being hit by a car at Hardscrabble and Dolly…

Four arrested in Sumter County drug bust

SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -ย For the past several weeks, the Sumter County Sheriffโ€™s Office has made several drug arrests targeting illegal drug activity inย Sumter County. Four people were arrested in this latest operation. The operation resulted in the seizure of…

West Columbia water customers facing boil water advisory

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - ย 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.…

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