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School bus fire in Blythewood

Blythewood, S.C. (WOLO)-- Officials say a school bus caught fire this morning in Blythewood. A spokesperson for Richland Dist. 2 says a group of students from an elementary school were heading to…

Four people displaced after house fire on Bethany Church Road

Lexington Fire officials say four people have been displaced after a house fire at the 900 block of Bethany Church Road.

Main water line break at Millwood Elementary forces early dismissal

Millwood Elementary School officials say students will have early dismissal today after a main water line broke.

Heavy smoke found at California Dreaming on Main Street

Columbia Fire Department says heavy smoke was found at California Dreaming on Main Street this morning after 3.

Troopers: Parklane Road back open after crash ejects driver

Highway Patrol says Parklane Road and Old Legrand Road is back open after a single vehicle crash caused a driver to be ejected.

Overnight fire on Parklane Road under investigation

Columbia Fire Department responded to an overnight fire on Parklane Road after midnight where one person was sent to a hospital.

Basketball fans in Columbia react to selection Sunday

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- For the first time in nearly 50 years the NCAA tournament returns to Columbia. On Sunday night fans gathered at Tin Roof in downtown to see which teams will compete…

Presidential candidate Julián Castro campaigns in Columbia

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Former U.S. Housing Secretary and now presidential candidate Julián Castro campaigned in the capital city Sunday. Castro held a meet and greet at the Charles Boykins Law Office, where he talked…

While other states debate abortion bans, S Carolina sits out

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - While nearby states are acting quickly to move more restrictive abortion laws through their legislatures, South Carolina lawmakers have barely touched the issue so far in 2019. Lawmakers have introduced at least nine different abortion bills…

NCAA Tournament set, Zion coming back to Columbia with Duke

The NCAA Tournament was last in Columbia 49 years ago. March Madness is making a big return to the Midlands with the No. 1 overall seed in the tourney coming to Colonial Life Arena.

Man chokes driver who wouldn't stop singing Christmas songs... in March

EAST DEER TOWNSHIP, Pa. - While not illegal, singing Christmas songs in March can certainly be annoying to some, you just shouldn't resort to violence to stop someone from making merry. Clayton Lucas, 25, was arrested on March 7 in Pennsylvania for choking…

Black editor resigns from newspaper that urged KKK revival

An African-American woman who took over the helm of a small-town Alabama newspaper that recently called for the Ku Klux Klan to "ride again" has stepped down after a few weeks, citing interference from the newspaper's owner. Elecia R. Dexter…

Presidential candidate Cory Booker is dating Rosario Dawson, she confirms

The 2020 Democratic field may have gained a contender Thursday with Beto O'Rourke -- but it officially lost an eligible bachelor in Cory Booker. Actress and activist Rosario Dawson confirmed Thursday…

Man gets 20 years for stabbing drinking buddy to death

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Prosecutors say a man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the stabbing his drinking buddy to death in South Carolina. Prosecutors said a Spartanburg County jury found 49-year-old Lawton Holloway guilty of voluntary…

April the Giraffe live feed: Watch Internet-famous giraffe get to know newborn calf

HARPURSVILLE, NY -- Beloved Internet sensation April the Giraffe welcomed her fifth calf, a boy, into the world Saturday as the world watched. Compared to the frenzy that surrounded April's last pregnancy, which captivated the world for nearly two months,…