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Lake Murray Boat Parade to celebrate 4th of July this weekend

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  You don’t have to wait until next week to celebrate Independence Day. Lake Murray Country Visitor’s Center has a big event this weekend. At Lake Murray Saturday, June 29th, you can get a jump start on your 4th of July festivities. Lake Murray Country is hosting its Annual Celebration with a Boat parade at Noon Saturday at…

Beth Chapman, wife of Duane “Dog” The Bounty Hunter dead at 51

(CNN) — Beth Chapman, longtime wife of Duane “Dog” the Bounty Hunter has died after a hard fought battle with cancer. Fans learned of the death of Chapman Wednesday morning from a family spokesperson who confirmed that the reality tv star passed surrounded by friends and family in their home state of Honolulu, Hawaii . Chapman was a main co…

FDA: Potential metal in infant formula spurs nationwide recall

(Photo courtesy : Food and Drug Administration, FDA) Columbia, SC (WOLO) —– Dublin, Ireland and Allegan, MI – Perrigo Company plc has issued a voluntary recall of their 35-ounce, 992-gram containers of Parent’s Choice Advantage Infant Formula Milk-Based Powder with Iron. This product, sold exclusively at Walmart stires nationwide and according to the manufacturer is being recalled because of the…

Military families get a huge Starbucks salute with new store

Soldiers line up in an undated stock photo. Columbia, SC (WOLO)  —  Tuesday Starbucks dedicated a military family store in Columbia. The new Starbucks location is at 9007 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223. All of the stores created across the country have been strategically placed near military installations. The military family store is part of Starbucks military commitment that started in…

Ariana Grande set to perform in Columbia in December

(photo courtesy: Colonial Life Arena) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning pop-star Ariana Grande will be heading to the city’s capitol in December. Ariana Grande announced in a tweet on Thursday about the additional dates added to the “Sweetener World Tour”.  She’s expected to perform in Columbia on December 3 at the Colonial Life Arena during the 19…

City of Columbia parks help teens cool off with Dive-In Movie

Maxcy Gregg Pool Columbia SC (WOLO) — It is officially summer and there’s no doubt it feels like it outside. The Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is trying helping area teenagers bring a little “chill” to their summer break with the return of their annual summer teen program. Beginning Friday June 28th, 2019 the City will kick off Dive-In Movie…