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Fireflies to Host “Purple Game, Purple Game”

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- Fireflies fans, get ready to party like it's 1999. Spirit Communications Park will be all about "Purple Rain" for Thursday night's "Purple Game." The game against the West Virginia Power will celebrate the life of the…

CPD Officer Released from Hospital

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- The Columbia Police Department is celebrating a homecoming. Officer Pete Conklin is out of the hospital and back home with his family. The five year veteran of the Columbia Police Department had been recovering in the…

SC Top Democrat Calls Trump A "Racist"

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's top Democrat says elected Republicans should rescind their endorsements of Donald Trump, calling the presumptive GOP nominee a racist, in part due to his race-based attacks on a Hispanic judge. Party Chairman Jaime Harrison…

FBI: Missing Girl from Myrtle Beach Killed: Reward Offered

MCCLELLANVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Authorities in South Carolina say the case of a New York teen who disappeared during a 2009 spring break trip to Myrtle Beach is officially considered a homicide. The FBI announced Wednesday it's offering a $25,000…

Watch: Columbia Mayor kicks off Drills and Skills

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin is kicking off Summer Camp. Wednesday, the Mayor was at Charles Drew Wellness center to announce the sign up has begun for the Drills and Skills event in the city. The Summer Sports…

Watch: Update SC Air National Guard F-16’s Collide

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Two McEntire Air National Guard pilots are safe Wednesday night and an investigation underway into how the two F-16s collided mid air. Officials at McEntire Air National Guard Base say this is the first accident they've experienced…

Boil Water Advisory Issued

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - A boil water advisory has been issued for customers of Devy Court and those in the 100 block of Bradstone Road in the Glenridge at Harbison Subdivision following a six inch water main break at Devy Court.…

Inaugural Father's Day Cookout To Be Held at Hyatt Park

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) - We've all heard the saying, "The way to man's heart is through his stomach." Whether it's true or not, Father's Day is fast approaching and most dads out there would appreciate a good meal. Columbia City…

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Fred Sheheen

CAMDEN, S.C. (WOLO) -- Members of the community will gather on Wednesday to pay their final respects to Fred Sheheen. Sheheen's family will be receiving visitors at their home Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Thursday there will be a…

Aging Road: I-95 Bridge Lane Closed Near Saint George

ST. GEORGE, S.C. (AP) - A lane on busy Interstate 95 in Dorchester County is being temporarily closed for an emergency bridge repair. The bridge is near Saint George about 20 miles south of where I-95 crosses Interstate 26. The…

Gov. Haley Signs Tax Cut For Military Retirees Into Law

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed a tax cut for military retirees into law. Haley signed the bill Tuesday. The Legislature gave final approval to the compromise minutes before the session ended Thursday. Supporters hope…

Watch: Road Re-opens 8 months after October Flood

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — Transportation officials are looking to improve area roads and area Dams, after the October Flood. They're holding a meeting for neighbors in Batesburg Leesville Wednesday. In Forest Acres, A road that was destroyed in October's once-in-a-lifetime…

Super Gamecocks! USC Wins Regional 10-5 Over UNCW

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Madison Stokes drove in three runs and South Carolina won its fourth straight to capture the NCAA Tournament's Columbia Regional with a 10-5 victory over UNC Wilmington on Tuesday. The Gamecocks (46-16) host Oklahoma State, which…

Police: Suspect Gets Ride from Store, Then Robs Driver

RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - A man is wanted by the Richland County Sheriff's Department after he allegedly robbed a victim that provided him with a ride from the convenience store. Authorities say just before 3 a.m. on Thursday, June 2 in…

Tropical Storm Colin bypassing South Carolina

TAMPA, FL (AP) -- Tropical Storm Colin seems to be bypassing South Carolina. No rain was reported early Tuesday across the state, although earlier rain has brought the usual street flooding in downtown Charleston. The National Weather Service still has…

Federal Trial vs Dylann Roof Set for Nov. 7

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge in South Carolina has scheduled the trial against a white man charged in the shooting deaths of nine black parishioners at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church a year ago. U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel…

Sanders Clings to Hope as Clinton Clinches Nomination

  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ It's a big day for Hillary Clinton, who's about to celebrate becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party. Clinton is hoping for victory in Tuesday's primaries in California and New Jersey and contests…

Electric Co-Ops Planning Solar Options For South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Solar energy may soon become easier to use in South Carolina. On Monday, the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina announced the creation of the largest network of community solar installations in the state. Community, or shared,…

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