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Official 2019 City ornament unveiling, proclamation held Friday

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The holiday season is upon us and that means some of you are getting ready to start decking the halls with ornaments. Well, so is the Babcock Foundation Center with one important ornament. The City has announced their plans to give us a first look at the official 2019 Babcock  “Ornament of Opportunity” during an unveiling…

Wednesday night on ABC Prime

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — It’s a night full of comedies you’ll be thankful you stuck around for  tonight  in Primetime on ABC Columbia. It’s almost Thanksgiving  and shows are getting in the mood with a bunch of turkey talk. The night kicks off with the 80’s themed comedy ‘The Goldbergs’ with an episode entitled “Angst-giving” starting at 8PM. That’s followed…

Columbia police search for man reported missing by family

Image: Columbia Police Department The Columbia Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man reported missing by relatives. According to family members, 57 year old John William Huggins left for Morningside Drive in West Columbia on Friday, November 15, 2019 to go to work. Family members say they have not spoken to Huggins since that day. Adding…

Local Living: Vista Lights, Christmas in Newberry and Angel Trees!

Crysty Vaughan takes a look at some Holiday Happenings in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– In our look at Local Living , we’re headed to see the Christmas spirit light up the Vista. The annual Vista Lights will help ring in the holidays Thursday, November 21 from 6 to 10pm in the Vista, off Gervais Street. More than 60 galleries, shops, and restaurants will stay open late for holiday specials. and of…

Lott: Former Richland County Deputy facing criminal sexual conduct charges against student

Fired School Resource Officer facing charges of criminal sexual conduct says Sheriff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Sheriff Leon Lott says a former Richland County Deputy has been arrested and is facing sexual conduct charges. According to Sheriff Lott, former deputy Jamel Bradley, who was also a school resource officer, is facing charges of criminal sexual conduct – third degree. Lott says Bradley was arrested and charged Wednesday,  but was officially fired on October…