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China announces tariff hike on $75 billion of US products

China on Friday announced tariff hikes on $75 billion of U.S. products in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s latest planned increase.

Update: One man injured in overnight shooting on Olive Drive & Farrow Road

Columbia Police say a shooting has happened overnight on Olive Drive and Farrow Road and is under investigation.

SC joins 51 attorneys general, 12 phone companies in coalition against illegal robocalls

SC Attorney General Alan Wilson announced he is joining 51 attorney general and 12 phone companies in a coalition against illegal robocalls.

District: Student at local middle school sent 'alarming texts' making threats against Lexington Middle School

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO) — A Meadow Glen Middle School student is no longer allowed on any Lexington District One property after sending some "alarming threats" about another school in the district. Lexington District One says a parent of Lexington District…

$500 worth of school supplies donated during City of Columbia's 'Donations 4 Citations' program

Earlier this month, Columbia City Council unanimously voted to allow people to pay off their parking tickets in purchasing school supplies. The school supplies had to be equal value to the amount owed on the parking ticket.

Police searching for suspects after vehicles, items were stolen in local neighborhood

The Camden Police Department are asking residents to review outdoor camera footage in hopes to identify individuals who broke into several vehicles in the City of Camden.

Ex-SC official to stay in jail after prostitution bust

A former member of the board that oversees South Carolina highways will have to stay in jail until a federal court hearing to determine if he violated probation when authorities say he tried to hire a prostitute.

Riverbanks Zoo oldest elephant known for her "spunk" has died

Officials with Riverbanks Zoo confirmed that one of their two African elephants died unexpectedly overnight.

Columbia Police respond to shots fired call on Two Notch Road

Columbia Police say they have responded to a shots fired call overnight on Two Notch Road with no injuries being reported.

Second victim dies in early morning shooting at McCary's Bar & Grill

Richland County deputies say two people have been killed after a shooting on Bush River Road.

Boeing hiring hundreds of temporary workers to care for grounded jets

(CNN) - Boeing says it will hire hundreds of temporary workers, to take care of its 737 Max jet. The company says many of its…

Study: Air pollution linked to increase in early death

Study finds link between higher level of air pollution and cardiovascular and respiratory deaths

Providence Health patient reunites with doctor, EMTs who saved his life

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A patient of Providence Health in Columbia reunited Wednesday with the people who saved his life. In March, John Johnson had a ruptured hernia and lost consciousness at home.…

Daily ferry service coming to Charleston

Population growth and crowded highways have paved the way for a passenger ferry service in the Charleston area that's expected to begin in October.

Sheriff: 19-year-old arrested in double homicide on Forestview Circle

Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott says deputies have arrested a man in connection with a double homicide on August 8 in the Harbison area.

Bob Caslen welcomes USC Class of 2023 at New Student Convocation

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- The University of South Carolina officially welcomed its newest freshmen class Wednesday at the New Student Convocation. Convocation marks a new beginning for faculty, students and their families. “You…

Police: Fired SC jailer had 'romantic' inmate relationship

South Carolina Department of Corrections police say a jailer has admitted to being in an ``inappropriate romantic relationship'' with an inmate under her supervision.

Deputies investigating after body found on Broad River Road

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) — The Richland County Sheriff's Department is conducting a death investigation in the 2600 block of Broad River Road. Deputies received a notification of a male being unresponsive at that address. The investigation is ongoing at…