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Chapin Boil Water Advisory Lifted

CHAPIN, S.C. (WOLO) -- A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers near the Wessinger Road and Highway 76 intersection. On Monday, the boil water advisory was issued after a water main line was damaged.

Victim Found Along US 176 Identified

NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Several agencies are continuing their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found on the side of US 176 near Molly's Rock Road early Monday morning. Investigators from the Newberry County Sheriff's…

Watch: National Volunteer Week

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- The United Way of the Midlands is giving you the chance to give a little bit of your time to help dozens of people in need. Saturday was the kick off to National Volunteer Week. This year,…

WATCH: Officials confident in parking for sold-out Fireflies' home opener

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - If you've got tickets to the Columbia Fireflies home opener Thursday night, you're not alone. Team President John Katz said they're sold-out of tickets, and expect to…

Watch: Scams Target Senior Citizens in SC

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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 says a motorist reported a 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) —The annual four-day Indie Grits, will get underway this week. The film and culture festival, hosted by the Nickelodeon Theatre, 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…

Richland County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Recent Scams

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Scammers are at it again officials say and they are warning you not to become a victim. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott said criminals are out to scam citizens by using their personal…

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: Celebrating 75 Years of Public Land in S.C.

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - To celebrate 75 years of public land in South Carolina, the Department of Natural Resources takes us to its newest property just 17 miles east…

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 her 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 has released the name of the man 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…