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SCHP: Pedestrian struck and killed trying to cross US-321

Sunday night, troopers with the South Carolina Highway Patrol say a person was struck and killed while crossing US 321 near Lexington Avenue in Orangeburg.

Columbia Police: 2 year old accidentally shoots and injures self

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)--Columbia Police say a 2 year old girl is said to be in stable condition after a shooting incident inside a Duke Avenue home. Police say the child found an unsecured gun & accidentally shot herself in the…

Cayce Police investigating death of female found in home

CAYCE, SC (WOLO)-- The Cayce Department of Public Safety is investigating the death of a female whose body was found inside a home off Northland Drive early Sunday. Cayce Police say there is no cause for concern of citizen safety. There…

A look at Prices at the Pump across SC and the Nation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of $2.87 a gallon. The average price in South Carolina is up to $2.91 a gallon. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia are 1.6 cents per gallon higher than a…

Prisma Health urging people to get a flu shot, hosting free flu shot events

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Prisma Health is urging people to get a flu shot. Officials say they are launching a free flu vaccination campaign in October. The free flu shots will be available in Richland, Lexington and Sumter counties. “As…

Columbia Police investigating pedestrian death

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Police are investigating a fatal traffic incident of a male pedestrian. According to Police, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Assembly Street shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021. According to Police,…

South Carolina State Fair Discount Tickets on sale

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- We are counting down to the Midway. The South Carolina State Fair kicks off on October 13, 2021 but discounted tickets are on sale now. The SC State…

Ruffolo’s 3 FGs helps Kentucky beat South Carolina 16-10

Matt Ruffolo made three field goals to help Kentucky beat South Carolina 16-10 on Saturday night.

NC State holds on in double OT, stuns No. 9 Clemson 27-21

North Carolina State forced D.J. Uiagalelei into a fourth-down incompletion in the second overtime to beat ninth-ranked Clemson 27-21 on Saturday, an outcome that shakes up the Atlantic Coast Conference race and deals a huge blow to the Tigers’ College Football Playoff hopes.

Masks required at Williams Brice Stadium

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab that mask! The University of South Carolina is requiring masks at home football games, according to an email sent out by the school. The news follows a citywide mask mandate, enacted by the City of Columbia…

Activists at SC State House protest lack of mask mandate in schools, urge more to get vaccinate

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) -- More than 12,000 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the state of South Carolina. Even so, only 50 percent of the state is fully vaccinated and state law prohibits mask mandates in schools. “Our…

Gamecocks first SEC home football game brings thousands to town

With SEC Nation in town and around 80,000 Gamecocks fans expected at Saturday’s game, preparing for a successful weekend includes the Columbia Fire Department.

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Get free admission and a stuffed animal by getting vaccinated at Riverbanks Zoo

The Department of Education and DHEC are hoping people will go wild for their latest vaccine event. Saturday, anyone ages 12 and over can get their free COVID-19 vaccine at the Riverbanks Zoo.

Lexington Deputies investigating comments made by suspended Irmo HS student

Irmo, S.C. (WOLO)-- Irmo High School students moved to virtual learning Friday after comments made by a student on social media. The Lexington County Sheriff's office is investigating releasing this statement: "We’re looking into…

Lexington County Coroner releases name of victim killed in stabbing on Baymore Lane

Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher released the name of a man who was stabbed to death in a Columbia home.

Suspect arrested in fatal Hardscrabble Rd. shooting

Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are investigating a shooting they say occurred in the 4400 block of Hardscrabble Road this afternoon.

DHEC hosting Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics across SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--State Health officials are urging anyone who is eligible and has not gotten vaccinated, to get the COVID-19 shot. DHEC says the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and they reduce your risk of getting severely ill from…

Columbia man charged with shooting, killing parents

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Lexington County deputies say a man is in custody after killing his parents in their Columbia home. Investigators say Kevin Westberry, 27, is charged with the murders of Subrina Westberry, 60,…

Richland School District Two hosting career fair for Bus Drivers

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Grab the resumes. Richland School District Two is hosting a Career Fair for School Bus Drivers. Organizers say the career fair will include information about salary, bonus and incentive packages. If you are interested, the Career Fair…