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VIDEO: Officials Investigate Death in Newberry

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Newberry County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body that was found in Newberry County Monday morning. Sheriff Lee Foster saysย a motorist reported aย body on the shoulder of US-176 around 7:30 am. According to the Sheriff's…

Indie Grits Festival Kicks Off This Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) โ€”The annual four-day ย Indie Grits, will get underway this week. The film and culture festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre,ย will take place April 14-17, 2016 in Columbia. In celebration of ten years of Indie Grits, event organizers…

Road Rage Leads to Hit-and-Run Incident

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Columbia Police are looking for whoever intentionally ran over a man standing in his driveway Saturday night. Investigators say the incident stemmed from an earlier incident of road rage…

Early Dismissal for Chapin HS Due to Water Main Break

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials at Chapin School say that students will be out of school early on Monday due to a water main break. Chapin High School will be dismissing students at 1 p.m. on Monday. Regular bus routes…

CPD Search for Motive in Deadly Weekend Shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia police are investigating a deadly shooting at a North Columbia apartment complex. Investigators said the incident occurred before 9 p.m. Friday at Hammond Village Apartments located at 921 Marlboro St. The male victim was standing…

Argument off Bluff Road Ends in Stabbing

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Richland County Sheriff's deputies said what started as an argument, ended with one person being stabbed in a neighborhood off Bluff Road Sunday afternoon. Deputies said that 55-year-old Andre Washington was charged with Assault and Battery…

City of Columbia Summer Camp Programs Scheduled

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's never to early to start thinking about Summer. The City of Columbia has released details for its 2106 Summer Camp Programs. According to City officials, Various summer camps will be held beginning Tuesday, May 31 and…

Gilbert Man Dies in Crash Friday Night

LEXINGTON CO., S.C. (WOLO) - A 58-year-old Gilbert man was killed in a crash in Lexington County just before midnight Friday. The Lexington County Coroner said Scott R. Woodcock was driving his Dodge truck on Crystal Springs Road, when he…

Spring Game Saturday: Muschamp Makes debut

COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) -- The University of South Carolina football team will host Spring Practice Saturday. The annual Garnet and Black Spring Game is Free and will be held at Williams-Brice Stadium. Parking is on a first-come, first serve…

Watch: House Fire in Chapin

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Watch: RCSD Investigator Receives National Award

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- The ASPCA has recognized a Richland County investigator for her efforts in combating dog fighting in the midlands. Senior Investigator Holly Wagner received the "ASPCA Champion for Animals," for herย dedication to end dog fighting in…

NC Man Arrested in Fatal SC Hit-and-Run

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) _ A North Carolina man faces a charge of murder and three counts of attempted murder in a fatal hit-and-run in Anderson County in which a car was rammed several times. Anderson County Sheriff John Skipper tells…

Victim Identified in Fatal Accident

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts hasย releasedย the name of the manย who died Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Farrow Road and Frye Road in Columbia. 59-year-old Bookert Smith of Columbia…

Watch: Midlands Events, Zoo and Art

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Digging for dinos and splashing in the waters, all part of a new attraction at Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Garden. Waterfall Junction is now open, featuring a three acre garden oasis, complete with waterfall and tree houses.…

Watch: Adopt Thea

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- Each week we bring you a special furry friend from the Pawmetto LifeLife and this Week is no exception. However, this precious pooch is unique in that she has special needs. Thea who is deaf and blind…

Watch: Traffic Alert Parts of Huger Closed

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Traffic Alert for parts of Huger Street in downtown Columbia Friday through Monday. The City of Columbia is closing the southbound lanes of Huger Street from Gervais Street to College Street for repairs to the sewer system.…

Watch: Bathroom Bill Causing Controversy in SC

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- A bill that's gained national attention is now causing controversy in South Carolina. The bill, introduced by Senator Lee Bright, would require transgender individuals to use the gender bathroom specified on their birth certificate. The proposed…

Watch: Gov. Haley Introduces New SNAP Working Requirements

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- On Thursday, Governor Nikki Haley introduced new working requirements for those receiving SNAP benefits. The change comes in light of improved unemployment rates in South Carolina. As of April 1, 2016, people getting SNAP benefits…

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