Repairs to Treholm Road set to be completed by November
The City of Columbia are finalizing plans to the repair the section of Trenholm Road damaged by a main line break last week.
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SC School for the Deaf and Blind students help dedicate 'I Love You' sculpture
There's a new sculpture in downtown Columbia that's sharing a universal message from students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind (SCSDB). The statue, which features sign language, was dedicated Wednesday morning by city and school officials.
Macy's to hire 80,000 seasonal workers ahead of 2019 holiday season
As the holidays approach, one major retailer is looking for seasonal employees.
Farewells to US Rep. Elijah Cummings to begin in Baltimore
Many are set to gather at a historically black college in Baltimore to honor the life of U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings.
Troopers: Cyclist severely injured in a hit and run on Railroad Avenue
South Carolina Highway Patrol say they're investigating a hit and run that severely injured a cyclist on Railroad Avenue.
Experts reveal hacking vulnerabilities of Alexa, Google's Assistant
(CNN) - Security experts have revealed how vulnerable Amazon's Alexa and Google's Assistant are to hackers. Security Research Labs says third-party app developers had access to customized user…
Always is taking the female symbol off its packaging to be inclusive of transgender and nonbinary customers
Always sanitary products will remove the Venus symbol, historically used to represent the female sex, from its products to be inclusive of transgender and nonbinary customers.
SC Senate subcommittee passes "fetal heartbeat" bill minus rape, incest exceptions
A bill that would ban virtually all abortions six weeks after conception in South Carolina moves closer to being discussed on the Senate floor.
Second suspect charged with murder in Lowcountry postal worker's death
Authorities have arrested a second suspect on Tuesday in connection to the deadly shooting of a United States Postal Worker in Williamsburg County.
Local baker competes on Cooking Channel's 'Freakshow Cakes,' episode to air Friday night
Joi Roberts, 23, is a professional baker in the Columbia area who creates delicious works of art. She's also one of three bakers competing this week in a show on the Cooking Channel.
Obamacare premiums dropping 4% for 2020 plans
Americans in most states will see their health insurance premiums drop next year — if they buy it on an Obamacare exchange.
Sumter Police say remains of missing 5-year-old Neveah Adams found in landfill
SUMTER, SC (WOLO) — Sumter Police say the remains of missing 5-year-old Nevaeh Adams were found in a landfill on Friday, October 18. Sumter Police announced Tuesday afternoon that the remains were found…
Crews respond to fire at Texas Roadhouse in Harbison
According to the Columbia Fire Department, crews responded to a fire at Texas Roadhouse on Columbiana Drive Tuesday morning.
Police: Mother arrested after infant tests positive for meth
A 27-year-old South Carolina woman was arrested after police say her infant son tested positive for methamphetamine and cocaine.
Active shooter in Sumter facing 7 counts of attempted murder
SUMTER, SC (WOLO)- An active shooter situation unfolded in Sumter Monday morning sending four people to the hospital. Ozzy Mooneyham,25, is being charged with seven counts attempted murder, two counts of a…
Facebook: Russian trolls are back to meddle in 2020
Facebook believes Russian trolls are gearing up for the 2020 election, using the same tactics they pioneered in 2016.
Dunkin' is launching its Beyond Meat sandwich nationally
Dunkin-Donuts is introducing a meat-less sandwich nationwide.
Man dies while York County deputies tried to take him into custody
(WOLO) - A man in Rock Hill, SC died Monday while York County deputies tried to take him into custody. According to a release from the York County Sheriff's Office, the agency has requested the State Law Enforcement Division investigate…
Victim identified in fatal hit and run on I-77 in Columbia
Richland County Coroner's Office has identified the pedestrian killed in a hit and run on I-77 early Monday morning.
Midlands fifth graders put dreams in flight by building roller coasters
Fifth graders transformed the cafeteria at Caughman Road Elementary School into an amusement park. This was part of a class project where students designed their own roller coasters to learn more about force and energy.
