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Midlands church holds Christmas Eve outreach program

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--A Midlands church made sure people in need had a holiday meal Monday. Monday afternoon St. John Baptist Church held its 21st annual Christmas Eve Outreach Ministry program. More than 300…

What's on the menu Christmas Day

Columbia, SC (The Island Packet)  --- Many of you are less than 24 hours away from Christmas morning. And regardless of what holiday you celebrate, most of the celebrations will include some type of…

Lower gas prices greet drivers this Christmas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Santa is bringing a dip in prices at the pump this Christmas. According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in Columbia have fallen 4 cents a gallon in the last week. Drivers in the Midlands are paying an average of…

Columbia 2018 holiday parking schedule

Columbia, (WOLO) ---  It's a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get out…

Private school raises $40,000 for 7 officers shot in ambush

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) - A private school in Darlington has raised $30,000 for the families of seven officers who authorities say were shot during an ambush earlier this year. The Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School presented checked for $4,825 to each officer…

Looking to entertain the kids on break? Check out Winterfest at State Museum

[gtxvideo vid='XsgnJP6W' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XsgnJP6W.jpg' vtitle='WINTERFEST'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Looking for a little winter fun with the kids this Christmas break? Winterfest is now underway at the South Carolina State Museum. The event features holidays around the world, a Nutcracker performance, visits with…

Christmas Tree Safety Demonstration

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)-- It’s always fun looking at all the different Christmas trees this time of year and how people get creative with decorating them, but sometimes, they can cause more heartache than happiness. The Columbia fire department doesn’t want to…

SLED investigating fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)- SLED is investigating after a fatal officer-involved shooting in Lexington County Friday night. Ronald Scott Jenkins, 55, suffered a gunshot wound and died after being transported to a hospital, according to Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher. Deputies…

Prices at the pump drop for Christmas

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The Elves have a treat for your wallet this holiday and it looks like Santa is bringing the gift of lower gas prices. According to GasBuddy, prices in Columbia have dropped 3.5 cents per gallon over the last…

Columbia holiday 2018 parking schedule

Columbia, (WOLO) ---  It's a holly jolly time of the year and many of you may be expecting family and friends to come into the area to visit for the holidays. If so, and you are looking to get out…

Surveillance video released of Shakespeare Road robbery

[gtxvideo vid='TYtXvAxx' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/TYtXvAxx.jpg' vtitle='Surveillance video released of Shakespeare Road robbery'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - We're getting a better look at the men suspected in an armed robbery Thursday (12/21) on Shakespeare Road. The Richland County Sheriff's Department released the surveillance…

CFD fighting fire near Maxcy Gregg Park

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Just after 10am Friday Columbia firefighters responded to a commercial meeting building on Park Circle near Blossom St. behind Maxcy Gregg park. Crews say part of the building's roof has…

Deebo Samuel helps surprise kids with bikes

[gtxvideo vid='PN3utQy5' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/PN3utQy5.jpg' vtitle='Deebo Samuel helps surprise kids with bikes'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) - Deebo Samuel, USC's former wide receiver, paired up with the Columbia Police Department and Columbia Parks and Recreation to give 50 deserving children presents a bit…

6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments on drug charges

[gtxvideo vid='RwrODRif' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RwrODRif.jpg' vtitle='6 teenagers arrested in Orangeburg County apartments for sel'] ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) - Six teenagers accused of selling drugs were arrested in an Orangeburg County apartment complex just after a community safety meeting. Zyquavian Frazier, 17, Ziyon…

Beached harbor seal rescued

Days before Christmas, visitors get to see a sight that even residents were not accustomed to seeing along the Grand Strand.

Fairfield County man arrested for child porn

[gtxvideo vid='Mtw4OKc8' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/Mtw4OKc8.jpg' vtitle='Fairfield County man arrested for child porn'] FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WOLO) - A Midlands man is in custody accused of distributing child pornography. Investigators with the Attorney General's Office say John Luffman of Fairifield County was arrested…

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