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Watch: Lake Murray Boat Parade sets sail Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Get ready to set sail on Lake Murray for the Annual 4th of July Boat Parade and Fireworks celebration. The event, sponsored by Lake Murray Country Visitors Center, will be held on Saturday, July 2nd. Organizers are…
Watch: $40 million in SC Farm Aid
[gtxvideo vid='l6ogpvYR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l6ogpvYR.jpg' vtitle='Watch: $40 million in SC Farm Aid'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Nearly $40 million dollars in aid is headed to South Carolina farmers. Farmers whose crops were damaged in the flood are getting a helping hand from the…
Watch: Flood Recovery Continues, Nine Months Later
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) --- During a Thursday news conference, Governor Nikki Haley broke down October's flood by the numbers. She told reporters, "We lost 19 people. We had 36 dam failures. 137 million in damage to state owned roads. 741…
Watch: CCU Flag Atop SC State House Dome
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- South Carolina's Governor is celebrating the Coastal Carolina University National Championship win, by placing the CCU Flag atop the State House Dome. Thursday Governor Nikki Haley was on hand to cheer and honor the CCU National Championship…
Calhoun County Coroner Charged In Gun-Pointing Incident
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - State agents say they have arrested the Calhoun County coroner after he used his badge and gun to intimidate boaters racing on the Congaree River last year. The State Law Enforcement Division said 61-year-old Donnie Porth…
Judge Considers Nuclear Fuel Dispute Between SC, Energy Dept.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A judge is considering whether South Carolina's lawsuit against the federal government over an unfinished project to turn old plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel should be dismissed. South Carolina is suing the U.S. Department of…
Authorities Find Missing Fairfield County man safe
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - UPDATE : Authorities with the Fairfield County's Sheriff's Office say they have found a missing 84-year-old man, safe. Ervin Belk suffers from dementia and was last seen leaving on…
Plans Set to Celebrate CCU Chanticleers' Return
CONWAY, S.C. (WPDE) — Chanticleer fans are invited to cheer on the Coastal Carolina Mens Baseball team when…
RCSD: Thieves Stole $5k In Model Helicopters, Trucks From Craft Store
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) - Deputies with the Richland County Sheriff's Department are looking for at least two suspects who stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from an area craft store. Just after midnight on Wednesday, June 22 at the Hobby…
Watch: Drowning Dangers
Columbia,S.C., (WOLO) --- It's summertime and that means many of you are thinking about hitting the pool to beat the heat. Before you do, make sure you heed some warnings to make sure you and your little ones stay safe…
Joint Base Andrews Lockdown Lifted After Report of Active Shooter
Joint Base Andrews in Prince George's County, Maryland, was been put on lockdown this morning following a report of an active shooter. The lockdown has been lifted. "All Clear" for the base with the exception of Malcolm Grow medical facility —…
AAA Carolinas Launching Campaign Against Distracted Driving
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - With the summer driving season here and the Fourth of July weekend approaching, AAA Carolinas is urging motorists to avoid distracted driving. The motor club based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is launching a new safety campaign…
Officials give nationalities of Istanbul airport bombers
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) _ A senior Turkish official says the three suicide attackers who carried out the deadly attack on Istanbul's main airport were nationals of Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. Tuesday's gunfire and suicide bombing attack at Ataturk Airport killed…
London ex-mayor says no to being PM
LONDON (AP) _ A surprise in Britain. Former London Mayor Boris Johnson now says he's not interested in becoming prime minister, replacing David Cameron. Cameron announced his resignation last week, after British voters decided to leave the European Union. Johnson…
RCSD Honors Fallen Deputy
COLUMBIA, S.C. (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 using the day as a way to honor those who serve…
WATCH: RCSD inspires kids to keep moving this summer
ELGIN, S.C. (WOLO) - The Richland County Sheriff's Department wants to make sure kids keep moving this summer, with their body and their mind. Sheriff Leon Lott and some of his…
Jazzing Up the Charleston Market For Awards Ceremony
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Vendors who sell handmade products in Charleston are getting a night in the spotlight. The city is holding the fourth annual Handmade in Charleston Awards on Thursday to honor market vendors whose products are handmade in…
Richland Co. Wins Penny Tax Lawsuit
Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)--Richland County is getting its penny tax revenue back. Wednesday Judge Thomas Cooper notified the Department of Revenue it was required to release the funds. The announcement is the result of a lawsuit filed by the county after…
