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WATCH: Lexington PD hosts "Special Needs Community Day"

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) - The Lexington Police Department celebrated its second annual "Special Needs Community Day" Saturday.

VIDEO: Thanking our troops this Memorial Day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Midlands-based non-profit, "Operation Thank You," wants to collect 3,000 thank you cards for service members, veterans and their families this Memorial Day. Watch the video to find…

One person dies in Little Mountain house fire Saturday night

LITTLE MOUNTAIN, S.C. (WOLO) - One person died in a house fire late Saturday night in Little Mountain. The Newberry County Sheriff's Office said firefighters responded around 9:40 a.m. to the single story house on Glade Springs Road. Crews from Little…

New Numbers on Home Sales

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Americans signed more contracts to buy homes in April for the third straight month, driving pending home sales to the highest level in more than a decade. The National Association of Realtors says its seasonally adjusted pending…

Richland County rec. director faces several drug charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say the director of recreation in Richland County has been charged with several drug trafficking offenses. Richland County deputies told media outlets that 38-year-old James Anthony Brown was arrested Friday at a home near an…

Man shot in parking lot of Columbia mall; shops remain open

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a man has been shot in the parking lot of a shopping mall in Columbia. Richland County deputies said in a news release that the man was wounded in the lower body around noon…

SC lawmakers agree to budget with 3.25 percent pay increase

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Legislators have agreed to a budget that increases state employees' pay by 3.25 percent, puts $30 million into replenishing sand on South Carolina's beaches and provides local governments an additional $11 million. Those were among the…

Man dies after fishing boat capsizes in Gilbert

GILBERT, S.C. (WOLO) - A man died this morning in Gilbert after the boat he was fishing from capsized, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources said. Officials said they were notified around 9:30 a.m. Saturday about the incident. Lexington…

City to Host Financial Education Series

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- -Get ready to tackle your budget with some help from the City of Columbia. The Community Development team will host a Financial Education Series : How to Enjoy Your Summer FUNds Organizers say attendees will learn how…

Portion of Leesburg Road to close May 31st

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Get ready to make some changes in your commute. According to the South Carolina Department of Transportation, they plan to close a portion of Leesburg Road in Richland County to install a drainage pipe crossing in the Lester…

Tiger Shark off SC Coast caught for second time

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. (AP) - It seems a huge tiger shark named Chessie likes the South Carolina coast. Local news outlets report the 1,400-pound shark tagged a year ago was caught again this week off Hilton Head Island by…

Watch: Increased Patrols for 100 Deadly Days

Richland Co. Deputy Saves One Year Old Choking Victim

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Talk about right place right time. Sheriff Leon Lott is commending a quick-thinking Richland County deputy for saving a one year old's life. Sheriff Lott says Friday afternoon Kilbourne Elementary School resource officer deputy Darlene Crawford was…

Crews in Horry County Recover Body of Missing Swimmer

NICHOLS, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a teenager has died in a swimming accident in Horry County. Lt. Brian VanAernem of Horry County Fire and Rescue tells local media that first responders were called…

WATCH: Battle for Blood

[gtxvideo vid='0h93iey9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/0h93iey9.jpg' vtitle='WATCH: Boots and Badges'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) -- Before you get ready to head out of town for the holiday weekend, you can become a hero just by rolling up your sleeves during a friendly competition in…

Watch: Make a Splash this Weekend

Columbia,S.C.(WOLO) --- The Memorial Day weekend is upon us and while City and Government offices will be closed in observance of the long holiday weekend, there are a few things you can do to make a splash. Click here to…

Memorial Day Freebies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - To celebrate Memorial Day, businesses and restaurants are offering freebies and military discounts. Memorial Day Freebies 2016 1. Boston Market: 25% off Memorial Day Family Meal. 2. Home Depot and Lowes: 10% Military Discount on Memorial Day…