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Record Number of Travelers for the 4th

[gtxvideo vid='S98qxCIy' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/S98qxCIy.jpg' vtitle='Record Number of Travelers for the 4th'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- A record number of travelers are hitting the road home this July 4th. According to Triple-A more than 630,000 South Carolinians were expected to travel more than…

Holiday Boating Patrol in Full Force

[gtxvideo vid='1yGt8ZAl' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/1yGt8ZAl.jpg' vtitle='Boat Patrol July 4'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- Many people are spending July 4th outside and one of the more popular spots is Lake Murray. Officers of many different agencies have stepped up patrols ensuring the waterways are…

246th Army Band Concert in Lexington

[gtxvideo vid='prjtKX9Y' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/prjtKX9Y.jpg' vtitle='246TH Army Band Concert in Lexington'] LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)-- The patriotic sounds of the 246th Army Band rang out during the July 4th holiday weekend. Monday night the band played to a crowd at the Lexington Icehouse…

Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier

[gtxvideo vid='jSGi9QGo' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/jSGi9QGo.jpg' vtitle='Workout on the 4th to Honor Fallen Midlands Soldier'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- The highlight for many on the Fourth of July comes when the sun sets and fireworks light up the sky, but some early risers are…

The best Fourth of July sales

ABC News' Becky Worley brings tips on how to maximize your savings during this holiday weekend with a roundup of this year's best promotions.

Go Behind The Scenes of 4th of July Fireworks Show

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-Celebrating Independence Day usually comes with seeing fireworks. ABC Columbia got to explore what it takes to pull off a professional fireworks show. "We're known for the fireworks so it…

State Patrol Looking For Road Rage Over Long Holiday Weekend

[gtxvideo vid='SZYTrg8u' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/SZYTrg8u.jpg' vtitle='WOLO_2017_07_03_18_03_01'] Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)-- The Highway Patrol is out on the roads to make sure everyone gets to where they’re going safely for this extra long holiday weekend. Last year over the…

Victim Identified in I-20 Fatal Wreck

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Richland County Coroner Gary Watts released the name of the individual who died after being involved in a motor vehicle collision on Tuesday. The incident occurred on I-20 Eastbound near mile marker 77. Paul Cheezem, 60,…

Lexington Man Drowns While Swimming on Lake Murray

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- A Lexington County man died in a suspected drowning Sunday morning on Lake Murray. The Lexington County Coroner, Margaret Fisher, says Austin Carson, 23, was swimming with a friend at 2:00am near the Lake Murray dam…

Total solar eclipse coverage

On August 21, people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing the temperature drop rapidly.

Pedestrian Facing Charges After Being Hit by a Car

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- A pedestrian is now facing charges after being hit by a car Friday night. Columbia Police say Kenneth Benton,53, was allegedly under the influence of alcohol while walking outside of the pedestrian crosswalk at 5300 Forest Drive shortly…

DNR In Full Force For 4th of July Weekend

Lots of people heading out to the lake for the 4th of July weekend, but with 4 recent drownings, the Department of Natural Resources wants to make sure you’re being safe on the water. "We will be out in full…

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