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Food Truck Fridays continues heating things up

They're Back!!! It might be hot outside, but that's not keeping the City of Columbia from continuing to heat things up with their Food Truck Friday's event.

West Columbia restaurant hosts a 'Barbie' party

-It's time to get out of the dream house, pull out your prettiest pink, and dance the night away.

SAVING LIVES ON THE WATER: Gov. McMaster signs SC Boating Safety and Education Bill into law

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO) -- If there’s one thing South Carolinians can agree on, it’s that we like being out on the water. Recreational boating has a $6.5 billion economic impact each year in…

Over 70 students complete Columbia VA's summer program

The eight week "Summer Student Program" exposes the high school and undergraduate level students to a wide range of services and job opportunities within the healthcare system.

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Celebrate 15 years of community at National Night Out KickOff tonight!

The Columbia Police Department is hosting it’s National Night Out Kick Off tonight!

Gang member sentenced to over 13 years in prison for gun and drug offenses

A Columbia man was sentenced to over 13 years after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.

Columbia man sentenced to 10 years on federal drug charge

A Columbia man was sentenced 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana.

Richland Co. Sheriff Leon Lott receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Sheriff Leon Lott was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Lower Richland Alumni Foundation this past weekend!

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Camden man sentenced to over 18 years in federal prison in connection with Fentanyl overdose death

A Camden man was sentenced to over 18 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl.

Kershaw Coroner: 24 year-old North Carolina man dead following vehicle collision

The Kershaw County Coroner say a North Carolina man is dead following a motor vehicle collision.

Newberry police officer killed in while responding to call

Newberry, S.C. (WOLO)--Chief Kevin Goodman with the Newberry Police Department says an officer was killed Wednesday while responding to a call for service. Trooper David Jones with the South Carolina Highway Patrol says at 5:40pm the patrol car collided with…

Trooper: Collision in Richland Co. on I-26 westbound near 98 mile marker

Officials say there is a collision in Richland County on Interstate 26 westbound near the 98 mile marker.

Lexington deputies find missing 67 year-old woman

Lexington deputies found a missing 67- year-old woman.

Columbia house fire under investigation, displaces two

A department spokesperson says one person was in the home and was treated on the scene by EMS.

ABC's of Education: Lexington Two Schools to offer free breakfast, lunch

Lexington School District Two is also offering students throughout the district free breakfast and lunch in the upcoming school year.

DHEC seeks public’s help tracking West Nile Virus

DHEC wants your help tracking the West Nile Virus.

Black Educators discuss black history education in South Carolina

Florida’s new set of standards on how black history should be taught in public school is drawing some criticism.

LEARNING MADE FUN: Sumter School District reveals three new educational opportunities

Both the STEM explorer and the cyber security unit will be making stops for all the district’s grade levels.

Rapid Shelter Columbia requests hygiene products and other donations

"Really we're looking for items like hygiene products, so -- soap, conditioner, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shower shoes, towels, washcloths... really anything you can think of that you need at home to be comfortable, we're asking for items like that," Wall says.