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Paying Tribute To Fargo

Columbia, SC (WOLO)-The Richland County Sheriff's Department is paying tribute to one of its own. A hand-painted portrait of "k-9 Fargo" was unveiled today.

EXCLUSIVE: Emma Longstreet's Premonition

David Longstreet, father of Emma Longstreet, who was killed in a 2012 DUI crash in Lexington, says his young daughter had a premonition of her own death.

Consumer Minute: Old Wives Tales: True or Not?

Feed a cold, starve a fever..is this an Old Wives tale myth or a real way to deal with that spring cold? Today we hear from the experts.

Edventure Children's Museum Week of the Child

Edventure Children's Museum is celebrating the Week of the child. The museum will host events April 7-12. They'll celebrate the midlands youth with story times, puppet shows, music, arts & crafts.

Moped rider killed after Lee County collision

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Authorities say a person riding a moped has died after a collision with another vehicle in Lee County.

Former Mass. Rep. Barney Frank speaks at USC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Former Democratic congressman Barney Frank of Massachusetts is visiting the University of South Carolina and speaking on politics and the nation's financial institutions.

Fatal Moped Collision

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Lee County authorities are investigating a moped collision that happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday.

Farm tours in South Carolina scheduled for weekend

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Visitors to the South Carolina Midlands have a chance view 10 sustainable farms and talk to the families that work them.

Walkers raise money to fight MS at Columbia event

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Hundreds of people are expected to take part in a walk this weekend to raise money for multiple sclerosis research.

Charleston Gets New Tourism Plan

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) -- Charleston is updating its plan for managing its tourism industry that hosts millions of visitors each year.

Former Sheriff Trial Begins

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- When a sheriff from South Carolina goes on trial Monday, his colleagues across the state will be watching closely.

Columbia hosts free expo on financial stability

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Officials with the City of Columbia are offering residents a free chance to learn more about building up their credit and the benefits of investing.

Boil Water Advisory

Some Richland County residents are asked to boil their water before they drink it due to a water main break.

Lexington Meth Bust leads to Arrests

4 people are behind bars after Lexington Police say a tip led them to a street where two meth labs were operating.

National Youth Prevention Week Begins

City leaders meet with dozens of youth throughout the Midlands urging them to come together to stop the violence.

Youth Violence Prevention Rally in City today

On Sunday, April 6, the Candlelight Vigil for Peace will be held in Finlay Park at 5 p.m. This event is a memorial calling for an end to the violence in our city. Attendees will hear from the victims and the families that have been affected by youth violence.