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Richland Two parents react to rezoning proposal

RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WOLO)- Some parents are upset about a proposed rezoning that could force their kids into different schools starting next year. On Monday, parents met with Richland Two administrators about the rezoning of two subdivisions. Under the proposal,people who live in Jacobs Creek and Forest Creek subdivisions, which are in the North East part of Richland County, will…

How to keep hidden hazards from impacting your Turkey Day feast

Experts in fire safety and poison control weigh in on how to steer clear of emergencies

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) –With Turkey Day just around the corner, there are some health and home hazards that could fill your plate with issues if not handled correctly. Experts with the Palmetto Poison Center say what separates an issue-free Thanksgiving from a feast that could lead you to the hospital is how you prepare your turkey. “We want to make…

Local Living: Time for Holiday Lights in the Midlands

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some of the Christmas Light Displays in Local Living

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It’s time for the Holiday season, so get ready to go wild with more than a million twinkling lights. Riverbanks Zoo’s annual’ ‘Lights Before Christmas’ is now open. The event features a light display, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and more. The ‘Lights Before Christmas’ runs on certain nights through December 30, 2019. You are encouraged to purchase…

Salvation Army of the Midlands kicks off Red Kettle Campaign, offers new way to donate

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is officially underway in the Midlands, after a ceremony was held Monday morning at the State House.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign is officially underway in the Midlands, after a ceremony was held Monday morning at the State House. This year, there’s a new option for those who wish to donate. “The iconic Red Kettles mean it’s time to raise money for the Salvation Army, so we can go out and…

Teen charged with crashing stolen SUV into home, police say

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Columbia Police say an 18 year old is facing numerous charges after crashing a stolen car into a house early Monday. Police say Gi’Vino Bookert is charged with Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Hit and Run with Property Damage, Failure to Stop for Blue Lights and Driving without a License. According to police, Bookert stole a 2011 Chevy Tahoe from a home…