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Fantasia brings ‘sketchbook’ tour to Columbia

(Image: FantasiaOfficial.com) Columbia, SC (WOLO) — the ‘American Idol’star has announced ‘The Sketchbook Tour’ in support of her new album with the same name. Even more exciting is the fact she’ll be doing so with the support of a number of R&B heavy hitters. According to FantasiaOffical.com, the ‘Sketchbook’ tour will hit the Township Auditorium Thursday October 17, 2019, at 7:30PM. Joining…

Some Lexington students return to class with a celebration

The first day of school for some students in the Midlands is now in the books. Classes got underway Monday morning for several districts including Lexington Two and Three. Not to far away at Cayce Elementary in Lexington two they celebrated the first day of school with a “happy new year” party, complete with a ball drop and confetti. Categories:…

5 people arrested during Sumter drug bust

Image: Sumter Sumter, SC ( WOLO) —- The Sumter Sheriff’s office has taken five people into custody after officials say they were caught in a drug bust. According to authorities about 90 grams of methamphetamine, 33 grams of marijuana and several other drugs were seized from a residence located inside the A & J Mobile Home park. Authorities say deputies…

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Bernie Sanders address Medicare for all and his plan to wipeout student loan debt

COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- During Senator Bernie Sanders campaign visit through the Midlands, he told ABC Columbia his plan for South Carolina voters. His trips to Columbia have been frequent since announcing his run for president. The presidential candidate is hoping for a different outcome than in 2016 when he finished a distant second in the states Democratic presidential primary. This time…

Columbia first responders now using ‘FirstNet,’ a public safety communications platform

Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that's powered by AT&T.

  Columbia, S.C. (WOLO) — A new communications technology is helping first responders in the City of Columbia. Columbia has partnered with FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband platform that’s powered by AT&T. “This technology platform will better allow us to help save lives,” said Columbia Police Deputy Chief Melron Kelly. Columbia is the largest FirstNet deployment in South Carolina….