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34 years ago today ‘The Challenger’ went from triumph to tragedy

(ABC News)  — Today marks 34 years since the space shuttle challenger exploded after takeoff from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. On January 28-th 1986 ‘The Challenger’ space shuttle lifted off and exploded 73 seconds into its flight killing all seven crew members on board. The explosion was a result of a rocket booster failure which ignited the fuel tank….

Former first lady Michelle Obama wins first Grammy

This cover image released by Ten Speed (Amanda Lucidon/Ten Speed Press via AP) (CNN)– Former first lady Michelle Obama has snagged her first Grammy win for the audiobook version of her best-selling memoir “Becoming.” It’s the third Grammy win for the Obama household. Obama’s husband won for the audiobook recordings of his memoirs “Dreams of My Father” and “The Audacity of Hope” in 2006…

Township clear bag policy reminder ahead of Dave Chappelle comedy show

Dave Chappelle/@TownshipSC Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Comedian Dave Chappelle returns to the Capital City tonight for a one night stand up comedy show at the Township Auditorium (1703 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC ). Before you head to the show, officials with the Township Auditorium are sending a reminder to those planning to attend that a clear bag policy will be…

Local Living: Country, Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band in Columbia

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will hit the stage in Columbia this year

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living, Country is setting the stage this week at the Colonial Life arena and Buffett fans are ready for fun in April.  Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will hit the stage in Columbia this year. The concert will take place at Colonial Life Arena on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 8pm. It’s…

Teacher Recruitment Fair in Lexington Richland District Five

The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Teachers looking to take on a new assignment have a chance to attend a job fair in Lexington-Richland School District Five. The district is hosting a teacher recruitment event on February 1, 2020. It will be held at the Center for the Arts at Irmo High School from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Online registration is open now…

KISS, Post Malone and more taking the stage in Columbia

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the concert happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO–The Colonial Life Arena continues to pack the concert schedule for 2020. Here’s Crysty Vaughan with a look. Rock band KISS is coming to Columbia and they announced a special guest will hit the stage. The band announced that David Lee Roth has been added as a special guest to the last legs of the ‘END OF THE ROAD…

Local Living: Sherlock Holmes heads to the State Museum

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Museum happenings in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Topping our look at Local Living, calling all sleuths! The South Carolina State Museum is unveiling the secrets of one of the most revolutionary literary detectives in history. You can check out the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the Museum. The exhibit will walk guests through the fictional characters methods and inventions. Museum officials say ‘The International…