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RCSD investigating armed robbery

Rob Dew,

Richland Co., S.C. (WOLO)–Richland County deputies say they responded to a report of an armed robbery on Zimalcrest Dr. Saturday afternoon . Deputies were at the Grove apartments investigating. No reports of any injuries or details surrounding the incident. ABC Columbia will provide more details when they become available. Categories: Local News, News, Richland
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Mayor Benjamin to deliver State of City address

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin has announced his plans to deliver the State of the City address. The Mayor will outline his plans for the new year in the address on January 29, 2019. WHO:          Mayor Steve Benjamin, Mayor of Columbia   WHEN:        Tuesday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m.   WHERE:      University of South Carolina School of Law, Karen…
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Get your crime fighting on! Batman, Superman invade Columbia

Crysty Vaughan,

script src=”https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/4DmWzRSi-XSbotlye.js”></script> COLUMBIA,  SC (WOLO)– From Batman to The Hulk, Super Heroes are invading Columbia. The Hall of Heroes BlockBuster Exhibit opens Sat., Jan. 19th at the South Carolina State Museum. ABC Columbia’s Curtis Wilson spoke with Jared Glover from the State Museum about all the activities visitors can expect to see. Families can take photos with many famous superheroes…
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New jobs coming to Richland County

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA,  S.C (WOLO)– 25 new jobs are coming to Richland County. The Governor’s office says a manufacturing facility is locating to Richland County,  creating the new jobs. According to a release, Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA, a manufacturer of raw materials will locate new production operations in Richland County. The company’s $19.5 million investment is projected to create 25 new jobs,…
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Arts and Draughts kicks weekend off with creative party

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Columbia Museum of Art started its weekend with Columbia’s most creative party. Arts and Draughts gives attendees the opportunity to create their own art projects, hear live music and check out the museum all while getting a taste of some local craft beer. Tonight’s event was held in parts of the Museum’s newly renovated spaces, two…
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Hammond School unveils renovated state of the art sport facility

ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —The Hammond school officially opened it’s newly renovated arts and athletics facility tonight. The new state of the art facility aims to give it’s students who choose to pursue sports or participate in its band or dance programs – the tools they need to excel. The new facility includes a fully equipped weight-room, new scoreboards and a…
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There were seven calls in 2018 about gas leaks, odors at housing apartments where two people just died

ABC Columbia Staff,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – City officials met with the news media Friday (1/18) about the evacuation of the Allen Benedict Court Apartments. Critical insight was shared along with confirmation of what some of the people who live there have said they’ve gone through, and why this may not have been a surprise to them. Watch the video above for the…