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Bob Russell Plane Crash Update

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The National Transportation Safety Board is releasing a preliminary report on the plane crash that took the life of Russell And Jeffcoat real estate founder Bob Russell. here's what we've learned.

Uber Supporters Rally at State House

On Tuesday afternoon, dozens of Uber supporters rallied inside the State House urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would allow the ride-sharing app service to continue operating in the Palmetto State.

Boil water advisory for parts of Richland County

Some residents in Richland County need to take some extra steps to use their water.

Driver Shot, Wounded While Driving in Horry County

LORIS, S.C. (AP) _ Police are looking for whoever shot and wounded a man who was driving his car in rural Horry County.

Lightning deemed cause of local house fire

It serves as a reminder to local residents that your home isn't off limits to mother nature during a storm.

Charleston Cooks! to close store in the Midlands

Charleston Cooks! is turning off the burner at its store in Columbia.

House committee proposes $150M for roads, $70M for Volvo

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The House's budget-writing committee wants to put $150 million of additional revenue toward fixing existing roads and $70 million toward meeting South Carolina's promises to Volvo.

Tree in road causes issue for drivers in Lexington

Police is Lexington are asking drivers to take a detour.

Amazon hosts hiring event

You have a chance to get a job on-the-spot.

Parts of Cayce Riverwalk off limits

We're waiting to hear if the weather had anything to do with the closure of parts of the Riverwalk in Cayce.

Officials give okay after gas leak evacuates high school

The Columbia Fire Department is wrapping up a natural gas leak rupture at Richland Northeast High School.

Arrest made in case where Dog's Muzzle was taped

North Charleston police say they have arrested a man suspected of taping a dog's muzzle shut with electrical tape.

SC DOT director resigns after 1 year on the job

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina's Department of Transportation has resigned just 13 months after Gov. Nikki Haley put her at the helm.

Mosquito Prevention In The Midlands

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The official start of summer is less than three weeks away... and that means mosquitoes in the Midlands. But there are some simple steps you can take to keep the pests from taking a bite out of your outdoor plans.

Senator Lindsey Graham kicks off Presidential Bid in SC

Senator Lindsey Graham kicks off Presidential Bid Watch in SC Monday

Lower Richland Residents Protest Sewer Project

On Monday, several Lower Richland residents protested the Lower Richland Sewer project outside the Federal Building.

Correction: Bamberg-Assault Rifle story

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — In a story May 27 about a Bamberg County official charged with shooting at two women, The Associated Press reported erroneously who was shot. A 35-year-old woman was shot, not her 62-year-old mother, who was not hurt.

Three Facing Charges in Shooting at Summerville Restaurant

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) _ Police have arrested a man and two women in connection with a shooting that injured two people at in Summerville.

Report of collapsed building in Richland County

The Columbia Fire Department is responding to the report of a collapsed building in Richland County.

Midlands dealing with severe weather

The Midlands is dealing with an active weather scenario.

SCDOT director submits letter of resignation

The head of South Carolina's Department of Transportation is leaving.

Ring recovered from ashes of fiery, 10-vehicle crash on I-26

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — An engagement ring feared destroyed in a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 26 near Columbia has been returned to its owner unscathed.