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Local News, Politics

Senate candidate Jamie Harrison holds ‘Get out the Vote’ drive in concert

Rapper Common, South Carolina native and radio personality Charlamgne tha god were in town for the event
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Democratic Senate Candidate Jamie Harrison and rapper Common toured Columbia before hosting a drive-in ‘Get out the Vote Concert at Benedict College. South Carolina native and radio personality Charlemagne tha god emceed the event. Before the concert, we caught up with Harrison and common at Tolliver’s Mane Barber shop on North Main Street. The Democratic Senate…

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Local News, Richland

Columbia police seize more than 150 guns

The move is part of an ongoing effort to prevent violent crime in the city
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image : CPD Columbia, SC (WOLO) —  As part of the Columbia Police Chief W.H. ‘Skip’ Holbrook’s on-going efforts to cut down on violent gun crimes that take place within the City of Columbia. To curb this,  the Columbia Police Department started a gun seizure effort back in February to get firearms out of the hands of those who are…
Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News

Drive-through baby shower for moms-to-be held today

If you are getting ready to have a little one this weekend's event is just for you
ABC Columbia Staff,

Expecting mothers, this one’s just for you! Molina Healthcare is teaming up with Prisma Heath to host a drive-thru baby shower for new and expecting moms. Saturday starting at 11-a.m., the health care system will give out 100 bags filled with baby essentials, including education for prenatal and postnatal care. This event is a free drive-thru, will be held at…

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Local News

2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s hits the ground Saturday

Click on the article below to find out more how you can get involved, or register for the tomorrow's event
ABC Columbia Staff,

Image of the Promise Garden Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Lace up your shoes! You have the chance to join the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday. The Alzheimer’s Association says the opening ceremony for the event kicks off at 9 in the morning on their website. While the walk itself will begin starts at 9:30…

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Local News, News, Orangeburg

Attempted murder suspect arrested after threatening to kill Orangeburg deputy

ABC Columbia Staff,

ORANGEBURG, SC (WOLO) – A man wanted for a robbery and shooting has been arrested after a fight with Orangeburg County deputies where he’s accused of threatening to kill one of them. Nathaniel Robinson, Jr., 27 (OCSO) Nathaniel Robinson, Jr., 27, faces charges of attempted murder, armed robbery, possession of a weapon during a crime and threatening the life of…

Local News, News, State

UofSC to replace spring break with ‘wellness days’ in revised schedule

The University of South Carolina released the most recent updated version to their schedule Thurday
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina has released an updated version of their Spring schedule that will continue having students have the face to face learning they have been able to use while keeping those on campus protected from the risk of COVID-19. Part of keeping possible exposure at bay, in March of 2021 students will not…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News, State

Child sex offenders under Halloween curfew

This statewide curfew only involves individuals whose sex crimes involved children
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS) wants to make sure your children are safe as they venture out for sweet treats this Halloween. As an extra layer of security, every year SCDPPPS puts a curfew in place and this year is no exception. Department officials say a curfew will be strictly…

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Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, Orangeburg

Orangeburg students get ready to begin hybrid learning

This includes middle and high school students who have been learning virtually
ABC Columbia Staff,

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Starting Monday November 2, middle and high school students will return to face to face instruction with students split into smaller groups for hybrid learning. This is the second nine week grading period for Orangeburg schools and officials say they are ready to transition into a new phase of learning for some students who have been…

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