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Columbia Fire Marshall: Unattended pot cause of Two Alarm Apartment Fire

[gtxvideo vid='3Yu6rjgZ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/3Yu6rjgZ.jpg' vtitle='Columbia Fire officials: Unattended pot cause of Apartment'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Fire Department says the Fire Marshall's office has determined that the fire at Harbison Gardens apartments was caused by unattended cooking. Nearly 40…

11th annual Epworth Cookout for Kids

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- It was a beautiful day for a cookout!.... especially for a good cause! The 11th annual Epworth Children's Home Cookout for Kids took place Saturday afternoon. Neighbors got to enjoy…

USC Students: Josephson death reinforces need to be careful when going out

[gtxvideo vid='ALjRhFc4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ALjRhFc4.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2019_04_01_18_00_17'] COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) --USC students are still reeling from the death of one of their own. Now they say in the wake of Samantha Josephson's murder, they're taking more precautions and travelling in numbers. ABC Columbia's…

2 killed in Saluda County fire

According to the Sheriff's Office, 2 people were killed after a structure fire in Saluda County, including a one-year-old child.

Governor McMaster on Senator Fritz Hollings' Passing

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO) -- Former Senator and former South Carolina Governor Fritz Hollings has passed away at the age of 97, according to reports. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the passing of Senator Fritz Hollings:…

Lace up shoes for Heart Walk

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- It's time to lace up those shoes for heart health. Saturday is the annual Midlands Heart Walk. Walkers accepted the challenge to help fight heart disease and stroke. For more information on Heart Disease log on to http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=3970&pg=informational&type=fr_informational&sid=1020…

1 hospitalized, ticketed after accident sends car down embankment

[gtxvideo vid='ZdCkTS7K' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ZdCkTS7K.jpg' vtitle='1 hospitalized, ticketed after accident sends car down emban'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A car was sent down an embankment Friday (4/5) after an accident. The driver got a trip to the hospital and a ticket out…

Increased police presence in Five Points one week after student's murder

[gtxvideo vid='jfkDENd9' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jfkDENd9.jpg' vtitle='Increased police presence in Five Points one week after stud'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - A week ago Friday (3/29) we learned of the disappearance of Samantha Josephson, the USC student who reportedly got into a car she…

Take in the best of Midlands art - on your own terms

[gtxvideo vid='pUqpKeMb' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/pUqpKeMb.jpg' vtitle='Open Studios'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- For the ninth year, the Midlands celebrates all things art with the self-guided tour of studios all around Richland and Lexington Counties, known as Open Studios.  The tour is an opportunity…

Lace up your sneaks - for your heart!

[gtxvideo vid='QiuHf61T' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/QiuHf61T.jpg' vtitle='Midlands Heart Walk'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) -- On Saturday, hundreds of people from the Midlands will lace up their sneakers, meet at the Colonial Life Arena, and take a little stroll - all for the purpose of…

Take a trip around the world, all while not leaving Downtown

[gtxvideo vid='S7hXt7Tl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S7hXt7Tl.jpg' vtitle='International Festival Preview'] COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - For the 24th year, you can experience food, music, crafts, and entertainment from around the world, all without leaving downtown Columbia.  The Columbia International Festival returns to the South Carolina…

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