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Victims Identified in Deadly Lexington House Fire

Four people have died and one person has been hurt in a fire early Tuesday morning.

Record Breaking Spring Temperatures in Parts of U.S.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ The first day of spring saw temperatures in Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas, that broke or tied records, including four that were more than a century old. The National Weather Service says it was 92 degrees in…

Freezing Temperatures Devastate South Carolina Peach Crops

GILBERT, SC (WOLO)- South Carolina Farmers are facing some of the worst crop damage in ten years after temperatures reached record lows last week. According to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture,…

University of South Carolina to Host Sweet 16 Pep Rally Tuesday

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- How Sweet! The University of South Carolina is gearing up to send both the Men's and Women's Basketball Teams to the Sweet 16. Tuesday, USC will host a…

DHEC To Offer Rabies Vaccination Clinics for Pets

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The spring and summer months mean lots of time spent outdoors for the family pet, now DHEC is offering rabies vaccination clinics to help protect your pet. The Health Department is partnering with Veterinarians across South Carolina to host…

Fans, Former Player, and Local Shop React to Gamecock Win Over Duke

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Both the Men and Women's USC Basketball teams are headed to the Sweet 16 of the 2017 NCAA Tournament. This will the Gamecock Men's first appearance in school history.…

Suspicious Death Investigation Underway in Orangeburg County

Investigators with the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is investigating what is being called a suspicious death.

Richland Library Named 2017 National Medal Finalist

For the second year in a row, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is announcing Richland Library as one of 30 finalists for the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation's highest honor given to that sector.

Second Richland County Crash Victim Dies

A 24- year-old Columbia woman has died from her injuries in a crash Saturday evening that killed a passenger.

Bond Denied: Man, 46, Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman, 62, in Hospital Bathroom

A 46-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a bathroom at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital over the weekend will remain in jail.

FBI Director Has ‘No Information’ Supporting Trump’s Wiretapping Claims

FBI Director James Comey today confirmed that the bureau he oversees is investigating Russia’s alleged meddling in the U.S. presidential election.

WiFi on Wheels: Google Helps Students Get Online, On the Go

At least for some rural school children in South Carolina, tech giant Google is stepping in to help ensure they can get online to do their homework - and also make use of their often lengthy commutes to and from school.

Thornwell leads South Carolina to 88-81 NCAA upset of Duke

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Sindarius Thornwell had 24 points, Chris Silva scored 13 of his 17 points in the second half and seventh-seeded South Carolina stunned No. 2 seed Duke 88-81 on Sunday night to advance to its first Sweet…

Gamecocks Rally To Punch Fourth-Straight Ticket To NCAA Sweet 16

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Led by 15 second-half points from junior guard Kaela Davis and a double-double from junior forward A’ja Wilson, No. 3/4 South Carolina rallied to earn a 71-68 win over Arizona State in the second round of the…

Columbia Police Make Arrest in Weekend Shooting Investigation

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Columbia Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a shooting over the weekend. Michael DeWayne Haggwood, 35, is charged with attempted murder and Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Violent Crime. The arrest was…