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Walking Trail Closed

Columbia, SC (WOLO)- You may have to look for a new route for your morning jog.

Plane Crash Update

Lexington, SC (WOLO)-.. Authorities say 85 year old Bob Russell reported engine trouble just before he crashed into a pond near Columbia Metro Airport Saturday morning.

Richland County Deputies Enforce Boating Safety

On Monday, local law enforcement agencies enforced boating safety on Lake Murray.

Orangeburg salutes veterans at Memorial Day observance

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Orangeburg residents are hearing from an Army veteran from the Vietnam conflict during an observance of Memorial Day.

56-year-old man gets life for stealing $900 of cigarettes

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) — A 56-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of stealing $900 worth of cigarettes while acting as his own attorney.

Memorial Day Freebies to honor our Military

Get ready for some savings this Memorial Day. In addition to honoring our Nation's Military you can also get some discounts.

Pilot of small plane dies in crash in Lexington County

LEXINGTON, S.C. (AP) — The 85-year-old pilot of a small, private plane has died in a crash into a pond in West Columbia.

Myrtle Beach police Investigate Shootings

Two separate shootings have been reported at the same hotel in within 12 hours of each other during bike fest celebrations.

Missing Woman Body Found

the remains of a woman missing for nearly a month have been discovered.

Autopsy Complete in Small Plane Crash Near Cola Metro

The Lexington County Coroner has identified the victim of the plane crash as 85 year old Bob Russell Jr of Columbia. Small plane crash near Cola Metro area. Plane went down on private property says officials from CAE.

Group barred from changing segregated war monument sues SC

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Members of an American Legion Post in Greenwood are suing South Carolina because the state won't allow them to replace plaques on a war memorial that segregate the list of dead soldiers in two world wars to "white" and "colored."

Duo Wanted in Murder Case Discovered in North Carolina

Two men are behind bars accused of murder and attempted murder before fleeing the state.

Argument Takes Scary Turn

Richland County Sheriff's Deputies say an argument between two people lands on of them in jail.

Student trash becomes yard sale treasure to aid charity

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The annual rite of dorm room housecleaning is helping Habitat for Humanity as students clear out their residence halls before leaving for the summer.

SC Senate remains at impasse over budget, road funding

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — With six days left in the legislative session, senators are at an impasse over the upcoming state budget and how to fix South Carolina's deteriorating roads.

Senators praise latest pick to lead DHEC as the right choice

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Senators say the board of South Carolina's public health and environmental agency got it right this time in selecting its leader.

SC Air National Guard flies defense exercise in Midlands

MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Air National Guard is scheduled to conduct an air defense exercise over central portions of the state.