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Location announced for American Idol auditions in Columbia

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– According to a spokesperson for ABC auditions for the upcoming season of American Idol will take place at the USC Alumni Center located at 900 Senate St. on August 26th. Auditions begin at 9am and registration ends at 5pm.  Judges will see everyone who registers before 5pm. 2019 will be the singing competition’s second on ABC. According…

Carolina Panther cheerleaders, mascot lift spirits at the Dorn VA

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — Football season is right around the corner and today the patients at the Dorn Veterans Administration Hospital held a pep rally of their own. Tuesday morning the Carolina Panthers cheerleaders,  known as the Top Cats along with their mascot Sir Purr stopped by to visit with the hospital’s patients and staff. The folks at the Dorn…

‘Everybody deserves respect and dignity,’ new upgrades revealed at Richland County Cemetery

On Tuesday. the newly upgraded Richland County Cemetery held a re-dedication ceremony, where the Richland Co. coroner and local officials talked about what the renovations mean for the community.

On Tuesday. the newly upgraded Richland County Cemetery held a re-dedication ceremony, where the Richland Co. coroner and local officials talked about what the renovations mean for the community.

12 year old CEO, entrepreneur joins 1 Million Cups meet and greet at Richland library

(Image: GabbyBows.com) Columbia,SC (WOLO) —- This Wednesday August 19th the company, 1Million Cups campain are hosting an event where you’ll get the chance to meet and learn from a young lady who already has her head in bows and business. 12 year old Gabby Goodwin has found her niche’. After suffering with low self esteem she decided to find a…

Columbia police: 15 year old shot, killed

CPD Crime Scene Graphic Courtesy Columbia Police Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–  Columbia police say a 15 year old boy was shot and killed Monday night. Investigators say it happened on Slighs Ave. around 11:30pm. Police say they responded to a ShotSpotter alert and found car crashed into a tree with the driver suffering from significant injuries. Police say after contacting…