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Sink hole opens up after water main break

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A huge sinkhole opened up after a water main break in northeast Columbia. It happened at the intersection of Idlebrook Court and Boswick Ridge in the Summit neighborhood. Officials with the Columbia Water Department say water service has been restored to the area, but a boil water advisory remains in effect. Officials say it could take…

Richland County Deputy exposed to hepatitis c after reviving overdose victim with narcan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A Richland County deputy has to be tested for hepatitis-c after he was attacked by a man whose life he was trying to save. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were responding to an overdose at the Regency Inn on Garner Lane Saturday (6/23). When they gave the man narcan he became aggressive towards a deputy…

SC teacher rally for more student funding, pay raises

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Before lawmakers began their joint session finalizing the state budget Wednesday (6/27), educators from across the state made a last minute pitch for more funding. The South Carolina Education Association is requesting, among other things, a $60 per student spending increase, a one percent across-the-board raise for teachers, and a starting salary of $32,000 for first…

Authorities identity body on Congaree River

Cayce, S.C. (WOLO) – The Lexington County Coroner has identified the body recovered from the Congaree River near Cayce Riverwalk this afternoon (6/27). Coroner Margaret Fisher says 50 year old Thomas Sumter of Columbia was discovered about 200 yards downstream of the Blossom Street Bridge. An autopsy has been scheduled for June 28th to determine Sumter’s cause of death. A…

Piano festival hosts national competition at USC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Music filled the capital city Friday (6/22) as the Southeastern Piano Festival came to town at USC. The Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition also took place. Each summer, the festival brings performers and young piano talent from across the country to the school of music. The festival continues Saturday at 7:30 p.m with the winner’s recital….