Bucee's opens first location in South Carolina
The popular Bucee's Family Travel Center is open for business in South Carolina. The new location in Florence is the first one to open their doors in the Palmetto State.
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ON THE ROAD: Batesburg-Leesville festival fosters sense of community in unique town
“The people," Taylor said. "We all care about each other. We work hard.”
SCDOT, commuters prepare for major interstate construction project
Over the summer, South Carolina Department of Transportation begins the first two phases of a project known as Carolina Crossroads. It hopes to improve safety, modernize the roads. reduce traffic and accommodate for growth in the area.
Deputies searching for missing woman
Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies believe a missing Columbia woman may be in danger. Investigators say Alisa Wood, 36, was last seen at a home on Cactus Dr. According to deputies, she has medical…
Fuel Saving Tips- Consumer News
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Gas Prices could rise even more as we near the Memorial Day Holiday. And if you are hitting the road, there are some things you can do to try and save at the pump according to Gas…
Local Living: Columbia International Festival plus, Movies in the Park
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Here's our look at Local Living. Get ready to some tasty treats from around the World. The Columbia International Festival at the State Fairgrounds starts on May 21 from…
Remains of teen who went missing in Myrtle Beach back in 2009 discovered, say authorities
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, South Carolina. (WCIV) — Authorities have made an arrest after locating the remains of 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel, who went missing from Myrtle Beach in 2009. Georgetown County Sheriff Carter Weaver confirmed the discovery during a press conference on…
Orangeburg County Coroner identifies Six year old killed in drive by shooting
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Orangeburg County Coroner’s Office has identified the six year old killed in a drive by shooting. According to the Coroner, Winston Hunter, of McClain St. North, SC was pronounced dead on the scene. An Autopsy is…
GasBuddy reports Gas Prices in Columbia unchanged in the last week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There is some good news at the pump. According to a new report released Monday by GasBuddy, the average price for gas in Columbia did not rise over the weekend. Right now, drivers are paying an average…
Investigation underway after shooting in Sumter
SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO) - Sumter Police are investigating after a man was shot in the parking lot of a Broad Street business on Sunday morning. According to investigators, at…
Richland County police search for missing man
(Source: RCSD) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the community’s help to find a missing man. Authorities say 63-year-old, Edwin Lee, left his home on Lost Tree Lane yesterday, May 14. He was last…
Columbia International Festival gets ready for annual event May 21 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia is going global this month at a special annual event this month. The Columbia International Festival at the State Fairgrounds starts on May 21 from 10 a.m.…
6 year old killed in drive-by shooting
Orangeburg, S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. say a six year old child was killed during a drive-by shooting in Orangeburg late Friday night. Investigators say around 11:35pm a car drove past a Mclain St. home in the town of…
2022 Legislative Session ends - Here's a look at the last day
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- On Thursday the gavel came down on the 2022 Legislative session. The final day of the current legislative session at the statehouse sparked a lot of…
16th annual St. Baldrick's Foundation's Fundraiser Saturday
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Columbia is going bald to help kids with cancer in a special event Saturday. The 16th Annual St. Baldrick's Foundation's Head-Shaving fundraiser starts at 1 p.m. at The…
REMEMBERING DR. SONYA: Columbia activist impacts many in Midlands community
Lewis had long been an advocate for domestic violence and those less fortunate. She founded the nonprofit My Sister’s Voice and acting as a spokesperson for the community group One Common Cause.
Car jacking caught on camera
Orangeburg Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- Deputies in Orangeburg Co. are looking for two men they say carjacked a man Wednesday. Deputies say around 4:30 that afternoon a white Lexus pulled up to a home on Shadowlane Dr. where the victim was…
Consumer: Gas Saving Tips
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- If you are hitting the road, there are some things you can do to try and save at the pump. According to GasBuddy, one of the best ways to save on fuel during a commute is to…
Local Living: Movies in the park, plus, how you can 'Give the Gift of Life'
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Time to roll up your sleeves. You can join local law enforcement and firefighters give the gift of life in the "Battle of the Badges Blood Drive." It takes place May 27 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. You…
Red Cross receives two new blood transportation vehicles donated by Jim Hudson Automotive Group
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It will be easier for the American Red Cross to deliver blood donations and reach people in the community. Friday Jim Hudson Automotive Group donated two new blood transportation vehicles to the Red Cross. The Red Cross…
Update: Lexington County Deputies say White Knoll HS is secure after lockdown due to possible security threat
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--UDPDATE- According to the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, the White Knoll High School campus is secure. Deputies say they have identified and located a student associated with the potential security threat. Investigators are interviewing that student. According to…
New Locally owned Wings Restaurant opens in Columbia
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- There's a new wing business in the City of Columbia. Nothin’ But Wings held a grand opening Friday. Mayor Daniel Rickenmann, Columbia City Council members, Office of Business Opportunities,…
Abortion Special Session set in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina Senate has agreed to come back in special session later this year to take up abortion bills to respond to the possibility the U.S. Supreme Court allows states to ban the procedure. Republicans…
Two inmates found dead in same unit at jail in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say two inmates have been found dead in the same unit of a local jail in South Carolina. The Greenville County Coroner's Office says the Greenville County jail inmates were found unconscious by employees around…
Grab the resumes: Orangeburg County School District Hosting Career Fair
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The Orangeburg County School District is hosting a festival style career fair for certified and classified employees this month. Officials with the school district say the career fair will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 10…
