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One dead, one hospitalized after shooting in Richland Co. Sunday

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Deputies say one man is dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting in Richland County Sunday morning. According to Richland County Sheriff's Department, at about 4:30a.m., deputies were called out to Parklane Road and O'Neal…

USC honors Samantha Josephson at graduation

COLUMBIA (CNN) - Graduating seniors at University of South Carolina remember one of their own in a bittersweet ceremony. An empty seat draped with a cap and a gown marked the spot…

One year later, suspected SC killer still on the run

Conway, S.C. (WPDE) — More than one year has gone by since Charles Durant, Jr. was gunned down in his truck in Loris, but justice has not been served. For more than one year, Wilmetria and Charles Durant, Sr. have woken…

Graduation Time: Full weekend of events at University of South Carolina

[gtxvideo vid='1tZpJmHD' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1tZpJmHD.jpg' vtitle='Graduation Time: Full weekend of events at University'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Some members of the class of 2019 received their diplomas Friday at the University of South Carolina. The school of Law graduation ceremony took place on the…

Boil water advisory in place for some Swansea residents

Swansea, SC (WOLO) --- Several areas in the Town of Swansea have been place under a water boil advisory after the water department says contractors accidentally punctured a 2 inch galvanized water main while trying to replace an outdated, leaking…

Helping Small Businesses is focus of Conference in Columbia

[gtxvideo vid='Tvt1v4OI' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Tvt1v4OI.jpg' vtitle='Helping Small Businesses focus of Conference in Columbia'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Local small businesses got some new opportunities Friday. Entrepreneurs were able to take part in the small business week conference in Columbia. At the conference, participants networked…

Columbia Police to unveil new gunshot detection technology

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The City of Columbia Police Department is set to unveil what it calls innovative gunshot detection technology.  On Friday afternoon, Columbia Mayor Steven K. Benjamin and Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook will unveil the Columbia Police Department’s implementation…

Torch runners arrive at SC State House

[gtxvideo vid='NN6RU6u9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/NN6RU6u9.jpg' vtitle='Torch runners arrive at SC State'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - Here's a look at the rest of the day's activities marking the Torch Run and Summer Games for Special Olympics South Carolina. Noon - Law Enforcement Torch…

Confederate Memorial Day

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Poultry Festival underway in Batesburg Leesville

[gtxvideo vid='xwpMSP1m' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/xwpMSP1m.jpg' vtitle='Poultry Festival in Batesburg Leesville'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's a Poultry party in Batesburg Leesville. The South Carolina Poultry Festival is officially underway. The annual event is filled with activities for everyone including live music, a parade,…

USC students gear up for weekend graduation ceremonies

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --Hundreds of students here in Columbia are getting ready to walk across the stage for the University of South Carolina this weekend. As students receive their diplomas, downtown is expected to be packed with proud parents and…

Columbia Fire Department unveils new service engine

Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- The Columbia Fire Department spends countless hours putting out fires that flare up in the Columbia/Richland County community, and Thursday they heated things up with the unveiling of their new…

PRISMA Children's Health gets largest donation to date

[gtxvideo vid='56eAxRCR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/56eAxRCR.jpg' vtitle='PRISMA DONATION'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) ---The largest gift ever to PRISMA Health's Children's Hospital was presented Thursday May 9th, 2019. The organization Curing Kids Cancer handed over a check for 170 thousand dollars for the Children’s Center…

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