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Midlands enjoying a little Snow

COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO ) - -Snow that began to fall early Saturday morning began to pick up pace and lightly blanket decks, lawns and cars. ABC Columbia Viewers sent in photos of the snow from Northwest Richland County, Columbia…

City’s Financial Workshop Postponed due to Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Due to inclement weather, the Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop that was scheduled forSaturday, January 23, has been postponed. The Start Fresh! Financial Education Workshop dates have been moved to the following days: January 30, 2016 February…

A Body Found in Johns Island, SC

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a man found in a house on Johns Island. Sheriff's Maj. Eric Watson says deputies were called to a house about 8:30 a.m. Friday and found the…

Watch: Winter Weather Update mid-day

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A powerful low pressure system continues to move north and east over the Deep South, and the Midlands of South Carolina is seeing its share of winter weather. Significant cold air stemming from a high pressure system…

Closings and Delays for Friday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- Various offices and schools will be closed Friday, January 22nd due to the severe winter weather. School Closings and Delays: Fairfield County Schools: Closed Friday Kershaw County North Central Area Schools: Operating on a Two Hour Delay…

Hospital in Barnwell County Closing at Least Temporarily

BARNWELL, S.C. (AP) _ The operator of Southern Palmetto Hospital, formerly known as the Barnwell County Hospital, says it is closing the hospital at least temporarily. Local media outlets report that the owners of the 53-bed hospital released a statement…

Woman Fatally Struck While Riding Her Bike to Work Identified

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A woman killed while riding her bicycle to work Thursday morning has been identified. Coroner Margaret Fisher said 31-year-old Erica Bass died after she was struck from behind by a vehicle traveling in the southbound lane of 12th Street exit between SCANA…

USC Trustee in Court on Charges He Killed Protected Hawks

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A University of South Carolina trustee has pleaded not guilty to federal charges he illegally trapped and killed hawks in Orangeburg County. Court papers show Charles Williams entered the plea Wednesday in Columbia. Prosecutors last month…

Suspect in Video Store Robbery Caught

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) -- Surveillance footage lead to the arrest of a man wanted for robbing a video store on Sunday. 27-year-old Justin Jenkins has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and strong armed…

State Braces for Potentially Severe Winter Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --  As severe winter weather makes it way across the east coast, the National Weather Service issued a Freezing Rain Advisory for Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Darlington, Marlboro, Florence, Dillon, Marion, Horry and Lee counties. Be advised that the alerts…

St. Patrick's Line-Up Announcement Party

    COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The St. Pat’s in Five Points Planning Committee is inviting the community to Delaney’s Music Pub for the reveal of this year’s music line-up, festival highlights, and changes. The event is Thursday, January 21st, starting at 6:00…

Boil Water Advisory for Trenholm Drive

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is a boil water advisory issued for water customers in the Trenholm Drive area.  This includes those located in Lakeview Circle to Forest Drive, and the Trenholm Plaza Shopping Center. Water customers are asked to vigorously boil their water…

Watch: Scammers Target Midlands Residents

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) -- Scammers posing as FBI officials are targeting residents in the midlands. Earlier this week, USC student Jordan Zimmerman was one of the victims to the scam. "He actually made it really believable and pretty scary…

One Dead in Colleton County Mobile Home Fire

SMOAKS, S.C. (AP) _Authorities are investigating after a man was killed in a fire in a mobile home in Colleton County . Fire and Rescue Director Barry McRoy tells local media outlets that firefighters responded in the community of Smoaks…

Six Arrested in Human Trafficking Sting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--The crackdown on human trafficking in South Carolina scored a big win Wednesday.  Wednesday afternoon Sheriff Leon Lott and Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of six people. Investigators say the suspects were involved in selling…

Orangeburg District 5 Names Washington Superintendent

ORANGBURG, S.C. (WOLO) -- Leaders with Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five appointed Dr. Jesse Washington, III to the position of Superintendent at a special-called board meeting. Washington took over as interim superintendent for Dr.…

Chapin Police Chief Suspended

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- A spokesperson for the Town of Chapin confirms  to ABC Columbia that Police Chief Troy Crump has been suspended without pay. Crump was suspended for three days…

Lawmakers Launch Prayer Caucus at State Capitol

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Palmetto Family Council along with South Carolina legislators gathered at the State House Wednesday to support the launch of the South Carolina Legislative Prayer Caucus. Organizers say the caucus…

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