Food Truck Fridays underway in Columbia
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) Get ready to grab a bite to eat. The City of Columbia is hosting Food Truck Fridays, July 29. You can visit the food trucks from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 2300 Bull Street. According to…
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Annual SC GOP Silver Elephant Gala set for Friday, House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy Speaker
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The annual Silver Elephant Gala is set for Friday July 29. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy will serve as the guest speaker at the South Carolina Republican Party's annual Silver Elephant Gala. The 55th annual GOP gathering…
Chemical plant, DHEC release statements following spill
Weylchem U.S. Inc. the chemical plant in Kershaw county along with Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), released a statement in reference to the hazmat situation
Teenage girl shot, killed while playing video games inside house
A South Carolina community is devastated after a 13-year-old girl was shot and killed while playing video games inside her own house.
Democratic candidate for state superintendent of education joins new party
Ellis has 21 years of experience in education, teaching in three school districts and four schools.
South Carolina jobless claims drop
Jobless claims in the palmetto state are coming back down again...after claims the week before skyrocketed
Fort Jackson celebrates the graduation of hundreds of the US Army's newest soldiers
"If you want to join a great team, join the United State Army."
Saluda Co. coroner releases I.D. of fire victim
The Saluda County Coroner has released the name of the resident who died during a house fire Tuesday.
Man accused of pointing gun at I-20 drivers, assaulting deputies
a 24-year-old man is facing charges after pointing a gun at drivers on the Interstate. He is also accused of assaulting deputies while resisting arrest
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to help combat higher inflation rates and slow consumer spending
"I guess the first thing I would say to every household is that we know inflation is too high and we understand how painful it is. Particularly for people who are living paycheck to paycheck and spend most of that paycheck on necessities such as food and gas and heating their homes and clothing and things like that. We do understand that those people suffer the most," said Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell.
Back to school vaccination requirements
The State Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding parents to be sure vaccines are on their child's back to school list this year. Children enrolled in school and child care are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of each school year.
City of Columbia: West Nile virus detected in dead bird
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO ) -- City of Columbia officials say a dead bird found within the city limits has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In response, the city will begin spraying for adult mosquitoes on 7/30/22 and will conclude…
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette officially files for re-election
COLIMBIA SC ( WOLO)- South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette has officially filed for re-election. Evette made it official in a Tweet released Thursday afternoon. 'It’s official,…
Deputies: Former Daycare worker facing more abuse charges
LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)--The Lexington County Sheriff's Department says a former daycare worker faces more abuse charges. According to the Sheriff’s Department, 36 year old Shayna Nicole McKnight is charged…
Columbia Animal Services hosting free pet Adoption in August
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Looking for a furry friend? The Columbia Animal Services is participating in this year’s annual Clear the Shelters event. Clear the Shelters is a great opportunity…
Prices at the pump in SC drop, again
Columbia, SC (WOLO)-- Prices at the pump continue to drop in the Midlands. According to AAA, the average price of a regular gallon of gasoline in South Carolina is $3.81. That's down from $3.97 a week ago. In Columbia, drivers…
Family Safety Readership Day to be held at MLK Park
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Family safety reading day hosted by the Columbia Police Department, and the Columbia Parks and Recreation Foundation ppartners set for Friday. According to officials, Family Safety Readership Day will be at Martin Luther King Park on Friday, July…
UPDATE: Chemical spill causes I-20 gridlock, detour for hours
Traffic is moving again along Interstate 20 after a hazmat situation left drivers in gridlock for more than 5 hours Wednesday evening.
ELGIN EARTHQUAKES: Experts share tips and answer questions from concerned Kershaw County citizens
Five of the earthquakes have been over a magnitude of 3, with the strongest being 3.6.
Deputies arrest suspect accused in string of armed robberies
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of a man in connection with a string of armed robberies in the area.
Traffic Advisory: Portions of I-20 closed to traffic
Kershaw County Deputies have shut down portions of Interstate 20 from mile marker 92 to mile marker 92 East bound. The 10 mile stretch of road has been closed for a little more than 2 hours as fire crews continue to work to determine if the air quality is safe and clear of chemicals.
Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
The Federal Reserve makes a major move Wednesday as Americans worry about a possible recession
Two non-profit organizations team up to help end gun violence
Two local non-profit organizations are teaming up to help stop gun violence while giving back to the community. Perry Bradley and Roy Brasley are determined to help stop gun violence and give back to the community. Bradley is the founder of "Building Better Communities" and Brasley is the founder of "The Sally R. Brasley Foundation."
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette files for re-election
Wednesday Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette officially filed paperwork to again join governor Henry McMaster's ticket for re-election.
