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Extreme heat forces changes to Mayor’s annual Drills and Skills clinic

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) —For the 10th year in a row, Columbia’s Mayor Steve Benjamin has been hosting area youth for a summer sports camp where they can learn just about every activity from flag football to tennis. The “Drills and Skills” Clinic gives local children a chance to pick up an activity that will not only help them develop…

Former Dreher H.S. Football player turned pro comes home to tackle good works

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — An NFL player that has roots right here in South Carolina came home to give back by taking some time to visit with veterans. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Linebacker Farrington Huguenin met with patients, signed autographs, and took pictures with staff and visitors. Huguenin says as an player  with the National Football League (NFL),  he has an…

Earthquake reported north of Irmo

Irmo, SC (WOLO)– Things were shaking in Irmo this morning. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division says the US Geological Survey reported a 2.2 earthquake centered just north of the Harbison State Forest. The survey says it happened at 8:06 Wednesday morning. There were no reports of any damage. This is the second earthquake in the Midlands in seven days….