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Does your water taste weird? There's a reason.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- If you live in Columbia and you feel like your water's tasted a little off lately, you're not wrong. The Columbia Water Department tweeted Wednesday that customers may have noticed a chlorine taste and odor in their…

Suspects sought in deadly weekend shooting

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)--Richland Co. are looking for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting. Deputies say Tony Trapp,23,ย  shot and killed a man at Rowan Apartments on Southern Drive…

Hugh Weathers tests positive for COVID-19

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--The Department of Agriculture says Director Hugh Weathers tested positive for COVID-19. A spokesperson for the department says Weathers was tested on Monday following a suspected exposure, and is experiencing only minor…

380 new jobs coming to Midlands

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--380 new jobs are on the way to the Midlands. Thursday the governor's office announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals is expanding its operations in West Columbia. In addition to the new jobs the expansion brings an investment of $215.8 million.…

Taiwan donates 92,000 surgical face masks to S.C.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- On Tuesday, South Carolina received 92,000 face masks donated by Taiwan. The donation will help frontline medical workers fighting COVID-19. โ€œI canโ€™t thank you enough, personally, for what youโ€™ve…

Richland Co. pools to open Wednesday

  Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)-- richland county pools will re-open tomorrow. But don't put on your trunks just yet. According to county officials, anyone wanting to take a dip will need to register for a time slot to use the…

Lexington Dist. One updates meal pick up times

Lexington, S.C. (WOLO)--Starting Wednesday the hours of service for the summer meal program for Lexington School District One will change. In an effort to keep families and staff out of the…

Survey: SC 10th fewest COVID-19 related restrictions

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--South Carolina is one of the least restrictive states when it comes to the coronavirus in the country according to one study. The survey conducted by wallethub.com shows that South Carolina is the state with the 10th fewest…

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