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City of Columbia talks All Access Columbia Workshop, how you can gain access

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- The City of Columbia stopped by the ABC Columbia studios to talk about the All Access Columbia Workshop. Represntatives from the City of Columbia spoke with Tyler Ryan about how you can gain access. The All Access Columbia workshop will be held on a quarterly basis. During this quarter, the topic will be focused on neighborhood leadership….

Columbia Police investigating fatal apt. complex shooting

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Columbia Police Chief W. H. “Skip” Holbrook says a homicide investigation is underway after a 27-year-old man was fatally shot at an apartment complex Tuesday night. Richland County Coroner Gary Watts says Isaiah Thomas Martin, Junior was shot in the upper body and pronounced dead at a local hospital. According to Police,  the shooting happened at approximately 7:00 p.m….

COMET wants to hear from riders during public session

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Do you ride The COMET? Officials are hosting a series of listening sessions for the public. According to COMET officials, the sessions allow input on future plans and recommendations for transit system improvement. Participants are asked to come and share their comments, concerns and their vision for the future of transit in the Midlands. Business owners and…

“Poor People’s” campaign to address poverty issues at Statehouse

COLUMBIA S.C. (WOLO) –  “Poor People’s” campaign will meet with lawmakers toady  to discuss issues concerning poverty. The meeting is expected to take place at the Statehouse Wednesday February, 27th at 1 p.m. Issues to be address include better access to clean water and Medicaid expansion for the less fortunate in the Palmetto State. Campaign leaders feel officials to be…