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Experts: Brace for an early mosquito season

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Nearly six months after October's historic floods, experts say prepare to battle the early onset of mosquito season. Crews in some counties hard-hit by the flooding and rains have been out earlier than usual treating ditches…

Man Struck and Killed by Amtrak Train Passing Through SC

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (AP) _ Authorities are investigating the death of a man who struck by an Amtrak train passing through South Carolina on Easter morning. Berkeley County Coroner Bill Salisbury says 44-year-old Harold Stewart, Jr. of Goose Creek was…

Deputy Involved in Multi-Vehicle Crash

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Officials with the Richland County Sheriff's Department tell ABC Columbia that a deputy was involved in a crash Monday afternoon. The crash occurred on O'Neil Court and Hunt…

Fraternity Suspended at University of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The University of South Carolina says the Sigma Chi fraternity has been suspended temporarily from the Columbia campus. It's the fifth chapter closed or suspended since fall 2014. The reason…

Fireflies to Announce Partnership with YMCA

On Monday the Columbia Fireflies announced their unique partnership with the YMCA of Columbia. A spokesperson with the YMCA said the sponsorship will allow kids who typically can't afford to participate in youth baseball to participate.…

One Person Dies in Crash Sunday Near Bluff Road Exit on I-77

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - One person was killed in a crash Sunday morning along I-77 Southbound near the Bluff Road exit in Columbia. The South Carolina Highway Patrol said 25-year-old Tremaine Germany-Byrd was driving the 2007 Toyota, when it ran off…

Police: Pedestrian Taken to Hospital After Being Hit

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia Police are investigating, after a pedestrian was hit by a car around 9 p.m. Sunday at Elmwood Avenue and Marion Street. CPD said the pedestrian was taken to the hospital for treatment. The pedestrian was traveling…

WATCH: Braving a Shave to Fight Childhood Cancer

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Hundreds shaved their heads Saturday in Columbia to raise money to fight childhood cancer. The St. Baldrick's Foundation hosted the annual event at Carolina Ale House in the…

Happy Easter

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Churches across the Midlands and the nation are gathering today to celebrate Easter. The Christian Calendar marks Easter as the oldest and most important event, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his…

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Timberland Neighborhood

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The City of West Columbia has lifted a boil water advisory for the Timberland neighborhood. After testing, the water has been deemed safe to drink. It is no longer necessary for you to boil it. Water…

Easter Bunny Hopping to Edventure

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Easter bunny will be hopping over to EdVenture Children’s Museum. The museum will host a Spring Carnival Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Officials say the carnival is free with museum membership or…

Gas Prices up for Easter Weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas prices are up in the midlands for Easter Weekend. Drivers in Columbia are paying an average of Six cents more per gallon than last week. According to Gas Buddy prices at the pump in Columbia are…

UnSweet 16! Syracuse Shocks Gamecocks 80-72

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Brianna Butler scored 10 of her 18 points in the fourth quarter, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 3:01 left, and Syracuse upset No. 1 seed South Carolina 80-72 in the Sioux Falls Regional semifinal of…

Watch: Treating Spring Allergies

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Pollen, Pollen, Pollen. A look at the issues this Spring , plus what Doctors say you can try and do to help ease the Allergies. We Hear from an expert. [gtxvideo vid='GzJdFKCY' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/GzJdFKCY.jpg' vtitle='Watch: Treating Spring Allergies']

Watch: SC Trooper of the Year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--A Highway Patrol Trooper has been named SC Trooper of the Year. Crysty Vaughan introduces us to Trooper Gabriel Colbert. [gtxvideo vid='wxlChdbH' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/wxlChdbH.jpg' vtitle='Watch: SC Trooper of the Year']

Watch: Easter Events in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Easter events in the Midlands this weekend: EASTER "EGGSTRAVAGANZA" at the Drew Wellness Center Saturday. Free and open to the public. And if you're waiting on the Easter Bunny, According to the National Retail Federation annual Easter Spending…

ABC Columbia on the road: NCAA in South Dakota

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The top-seeded Gamecocks traveled over 1,300 miles to Sioux Falls to play in the South Dakota regional of this year’s women’s basketball tournament. Carolina was selected as the 1 seed in the Sioux Falls regional. Carolina opened…

Watch: Domestic Violence Task Force meets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Effort to prevent Domestic Violence in our State takes place at the State House Friday. The Victim and Offender services division of Governor Nikki Haley's Domestic Violence task force meets. Earlier this month the Governor signed…

Watch: Pawmetto Pick: Meet Huck

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Meet Huck, Huck is available for adoption from Pawmetto Lifeline. Huck and many other animals need homes in the Midlands. If you'd like to aid animals in the Midlands, you can lend your support at one of…

Watch: Local Easter Events

Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) -- Pull out the Easter baskets and  decorated eggs because there are plenty of events happened throughout the Midlands sure to keep you hopping all weekend leading up to Easter Sunday. Click here to see some of those…

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