http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local RSS Feed for WOLO - News - Local en-us Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:37:16 GMT http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/Vigil-Held-for-Missing-City-Official-140096213.html It's been 4 days since Tom Sponseller has been seen near his downtown office. Wednesday night hundreds of family and friends gathered for a candlelight vigil of hope and prayers. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/PRT-head-predicts-5-percent-SC-tourism-increase-140089733.html CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) _ The head of South Carolina's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is predicting a 5 percent increase in the number of people taking in the state's sights in 2012. Duane Parrish said Wednesday that a number of tourism indicators were up in 2011, including hotel occupancy which was up more than 2 percent. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/Abandoned-Buildings-140082323.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ South Carolina legislators hope tax breaks can turn abandoned buildings into bustling commercial space. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/A-Midlands-Mans-Search-for-Missing-Son-140058203.html Even though authorities think the safe return of his son is highly unlikely, Gary George from Lexington isn't letting that stop him from turning to the internet and establishing a foundation to help find other families' missing loved ones, including his own. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/Our-interview-with-Phineas-and-Ferb--139992913.html Phineas & Ferb: The Best Live Tour Ever, will take center stage at the Colonial Life Arena. We caught up with them Wednesday to talk about the show. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/Flu-Activity-on-the-Way--139934673.html Right now there are very few reports of Flu activity here in the Midlands. Still a state Epidemiologists says brace yourself, because it is definitely on the way. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/139953863.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Teachers and other South Carolina public employees may get their first raise in four years. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/Police-Search-senators-pray-for-missing-SC-Executive--139898913.html Tuesday, senators held a moment of silence and prayer for missing South Carolina Hospitality Association President, Tom Sponseller. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/Jump-at-the-Pump-139903873.html As the price at the pump hit its highest over the weekend, the average cost for a gallon of gas in the Palmetto State is still lower than the national average. However, petroleum experts say the increase will be felt far beyond the pump, nonetheless. http://www.abccolumbia.com/news/local/139878463.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina Democrat wants voters to decide whether legislators should be limited to 16 years in their chamber.